National Youth League Fixtures and Mariners youth team discussion

[Huddo]

All with the senior squad we are effectively playing kids

I guess we're not going down so this is good experience.

 

[Tevor]

I guess we're not going down so this is good experience.

Exactly, once safe from relegation the team was gutted.

 

[sydmariner]

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[sydmariner]

First Aussie call-up for highly-rated teen in Olyroos squad for U23 Asian Cup qualifiers

The Olyroos squad features 11 Isuzu UTE A-League players, including Western United's Noah Botic, Central Coast Mariners duo Alou Kuol and Jacob Farrell, as well as Brisbane Roar defender Kai Trewin.

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Faz, Alou & Nectar all make the squad.

 

[priorpeter]

Last home game of the season today. Belter of a day for it. See you at pluim at 3pm.

 

[Archie]

 

[Meerkat]

Last home game of the season today. Belter of a day for it. See you at pluim at 3pm.

We came. We saw. Poor Ayden, played well otherwise.

 

[Ozhammer]

The boys were serviceable today but as soon as Manly scored we went to sh*t sadly. They look like they don’t believe they can win at the moment and missing penalties certainly isn’t helping.

Thankfully they are well clear of the relegation zone, so just need to ride out the last game and then look to reset for next season.

 

[priorpeter]

Segreto and Zoricich were released yesterday. Both absolutely gutted, as are a number of the boys. Huge shame Sego didn’t get the send off he deserved today.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Segreto and Zoricich were released yesterday. Both absolutely gutted, as are a number of the boys. Huge shame Sego didn’t get the send off he deserved today.

Is there a reason? Too old next season? Wanted a scholarship upgrade but wasn't declined?

 

[FFC Mariner]

Sad fact of life in an elite academy. Brutal Darwinism.
The most likely outcome for any young kid along the pathway is that they won't make it.
Sad but the hardest lesson these kids have to learn is not everyone gets a prize.

 

[Ozhammer]

Why would the club not wait until after the final game to release players? Seems somewhat disrespectful to do it in the penultimate game.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Sad fact of life in an elite academy. Brutal Darwinism.
The most likely outcome for any young kid along the pathway is that they won't make it.
Sad but the hardest lesson these kids have to learn is not everyone gets a prize.

I think by this age you're well aware. They've seen friends and coaches sacked for limited reasons in the last couple years.

 

[Meerkat]

Why would the club not wait until after the final game to release players? Seems somewhat disrespectful to do it in the penultimate game.

It’s really poor.

Zac also coaches at the Football Grounds so there is an immediate run on effect..

Not great for the culture.

 

[shipwreck]

Seems to be alot of that going on in the youth....

 

[Michael]

That’s shit but also a likely outcome for many, unfortunately
Hopefully when the 2nd starts up there’s a better chance to loan out our academy

 

[Melange]

I wouldn't necessarily jump to the conclusion of poor culture. The club has a psychologist who helps at all levels and specifically mentioned the building of resilience to cope with these decisions.

It could also be they were told this early because the players were seeking confirmation so they could take up opportunities elsewhere. They may have preferred staying here, but have other offers.

 

[Big Al]

When your not called up for first team preseason or received a scholarship and you are getting close to the age limit. They have already told you where you stand.

Unfortunately this is where the cut throat business portion comes in. It’s not a weekend team.

Still the optics of some decisions aren’t great.

That said Monty hasn’t been proven wrong by anyone i can think of.

 

[sydmariner]

 

[Huddo]

Devo, thought Zac had done enough.