Round 1: Mariners v [I was going to make a joke about their life, but life beat me to it] Scum

[sydmariner]

Will Judas be there for Simons fairwell.

 

[tsd]

looking at the forecast, this game might be decided by whichever team brings the best quality scuba equipment

 

[Allreet?]

Pissing down over the next couple of days. Any chance it could be postponed?

Pitch looked great when I drove past the other day so hopefully the rain won't affect it too much. Rain's always a leveller though - I think we smash them on a dry pitch but might only be a goal in it this time.

 

[Corsair]

looking at the forecast, this game might be decided by whichever team brings the best quality scuba equipment

In that case thank God it's not Adelaide, the best divers in the league

 

[Meerkat]

looking at the forecast, this game might be decided by whichever team brings the best quality scuba equipment

Yup have been thinking the same.

Hoping we don’t incur injuries straight up of the pitch is a water park.

 

[Corsair]

Bets on which ref we get?

 

[Ozhammer]

looking at the forecast, this game might be decided by whichever team brings the best quality scuba equipment

Yeah but it’ll be great for bringing the subs on……
I’ll get my coat

 

[Ancient Mariner]

I cannot attend. Nasty clash with something social organised by Mrs A. M. ages ago.
"I know I said yes, but the draw was not out then", is not cutting it.
Many storm clouds, not only in the sky.

 

[Allreet?]

I cannot attend. Nasty clash with something social organised by Mrs A. M. ages ago.
"I know I said yes, but the draw was not out then", is not cutting it.
Many storm clouds, not only in the sky.

I've often noticed that the storm clouds vanish instantly once Mrs Allreet gets her way.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Grandchild's christening in Sydney.
Postponed during covid.
Hoping to make at least 2nd half

 

[MartyMariner]

If todays session was anything to go off I’d say this will be pretty close to the eleven.

vuka
Storm
Kaltak
Hall
Fazz

Beni
Max
Steele
Silvera

JC
Ruhs/Ayongo

storm was very sharp and hungry in training, a lot more than what I saw from aquilina. It’s a literal flip of the coin between ruhs and Ayongo. Both scored goals in pre season, ruhs looked better in training today… only just. Beni looks ready to fire from the get go this season too.
We’re going to be very strong when Kelechi is back fully fit imo though. He’s a beast. Hally has a huge fight on his hands to keep his starting spot this season. I hope his game hits another level because of it.

Hall is suspended

 

[midfielder]

I hope Monty does keep with the similar team that has done so well the last 3 weeks.

Start with Beni, Ruys & Ayongo.

Then bring on Kuol up front at 9 along with Cummings on the fringe and if we are already goal or two up Kuaol & Cummings will have a great time and probably increase chance of Socceroos.

If Kuol plays a full game on the wing or wide mid I feel he may not have the impact he has had previously to get him in the spotlight to begin with.

Maybe feel Cummings and Kuol back into the side at 60min and then see where we stand after two games.

Kual has been called into the U 20 side he will miss between 2 & 3 games for us, before he leaves for Newcastle...

Could also F up his Socceroo call up as Arnold wanted to see him playing against A-L teams not a U 20 competition...

 

[VonBowellski]

Conspiracy time!!

Did Arnie get in the ear of the U20 coach to pick Kuol so Arnie could use the excuse of Kuol not playing enough high grade football between Rd1 and the WC to pick him in his team?

 

[marinermick]

Conspiracy time!!

Did Arnie get in the ear of the U20 coach to pick Kuol so Arnie could use the excuse of Kuol not playing enough high grade football between Rd1 and the WC to pick him in his team?

Or maybe just the U20s coach picked him because he is one of the best 20s we have?

 

[pjennings]

Or he may play a part this week, then play full games for the U/20s and come back for Round 3. Might actually mean an increase in minutes before the World Cup and allay any fears of Arnie's that he can't put in a full shift

 

[style_cafe]

I cannot attend. Nasty clash with something social organised by Mrs A. M. ages ago.
"I know I said yes, but the draw was not out then", is not cutting it.
Many storm clouds, not only in the sky.

I can write you a note mate if that would help?

 

[style_cafe]

Conspiracy time!!

Did Arnie get in the ear of the U20 coach to pick Kuol so Arnie could use the excuse of Kuol not playing enough high grade football between Rd1 and the WC to pick him in his team?

If Kuol plays 20`s and has super games with many goals,would Arnie dare not to pick him?...

 

[Allreet?]

There's no way he gets picked for the 20s without Arnie's consent. I reckon his card is already marked for Qatar.

 

[Allreet?]

Unless, of course, he can't get goals against teenagers...

 

[Michael]

Hall is suspended

Yeah I realised this yesterday… bit of a spanner in the works. Does Monty throw in a less than 100% fit Kelechi or trust either Windust/Triantis to partner Kaltak?
personally I’m hoping Kelechi’s training ramped up from him only running laps/sprints on Tuesday and he’s good to go.