R1: Mariners v Perth

[nebakke]

According to Tony at the pre-match function, Rose won't be playing - but Monty will. Apparently it didn't look like he'd be good to go until the training session on Thursday...

Hmmm, usually I get more gong ho, the closer i get to the game but this stuff isn't exactly inspiring it ;-)
I suppose though, that we have a bit if coverage there so hopefully it'll be fine...

 

[Atomic]

Today's starting XI

 

[rbakersmith]

I don't understand how Heff2 couldn't get visa clearance??? Hasn't he been living and playing here for 2 years?

I would assume that his visa was to play for a specific club - changing clubs would require Immigration to sign off.

 

[greenlig]

For those of us who don't live locally or have Fox, I hear that hahasports has a few streaming links.

 

[shipwreck]

Good start, Fitzy looking good. Cacares hasn't shown me much

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

What, did Reddy forget he's supposed to stop the ball or something??? Terrible keeping

 

[shipwreck]

What, did Reddy forget he's supposed to stop the ball or something??? Terrible keeping

Roux letting someone behind him have a free header was the main issue for me.

 

[shipwreck]

Yep, Cacares really not showing a reason to start for me, am I biased or missing something?

 

[shipwreck]

Stop f**king shooting Cacares

 

[Gratis]

bar the obvious I'm pretty happy with what I've seen, refreshing turnaround from last season

there was a clear hand ball in the lead up play to Perth's goal but so be it, poor defending let it in.

we'll get better as the season progresses so happy with the start. expect some rookie errors from time to time - our team is mainly rookies remember.

 

[greenlig]

Better going forward in that 45 than in the last 12 months. Austin's crosses are awesome, almost wish we had a bit more height in the box. I reckon Heff2 will love those. O'Donovan looking sharp, running around like a goose, I like it. I think Caceres looks good, he keeps the ball really, really well, and his distribution was good. Fitzy looks good, energizer bunny and all that. Back line is scaring me shitless every time they come at us, but hey, need to get my heart rate up.

I'm positive. It's fun to watch. How novel!

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Dickhead commentators. Offside was the correct decision for that goal - the feet aren't the only part of the body to look at.

 

[greenlig]

Anyone else think we have a bit of BVB about us?

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Better going forward in that 45 than in the last 12 months. Austin's crosses are awesome, almost wish we had a bit more height in the box. I reckon Heff2 will love those. O'Donovan looking sharp, running around like a goose, I like it. I think Caceres looks good, he keeps the ball really, really well, and his distribution was good. Fitzy looks good, energizer bunny and all that. Back line is scaring me shitless every time they come at us, but hey, need to get my heart rate up.

I'm positive. It's fun to watch. How novel!

I can't remember the last time I saw so few unnecessary passes backwards

Hopefully this is a taste of our new brand of football, and hopefully it translates into ticket sales.

 

[Gratis]

like to see Trifiro at 70mins if we haven't scored

 

[VicMariner]

Like what I'm seeing from Austin so far!

 

[VicMariner]

GOAL!!

 

[greenlig]

F&%K YESSSS FAB

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

The difference between a team in the top 2 and everybody else?

The team in the top 2 doesn't blow chances like that. It was a lucky opportunity, but need to make those count. Oh well.


And he's redeemed himself!!! Glad he didn't let that miss get inside his head

 

[VicMariner]

Fitzgerald, lots of smoke and mirrors but no magic.