2011/2012 Player thread

[Ted]

McBreen will move upfront as a like for like in place of Simon IMO.

 

[tsd]

from the australian the other day

"GRAHAM Arnold believes he has the players at the Central Coast to cover for the loss of key striker Matt Simon following his move to South Korea.

Arnold has singled out Mitchell Duke, 20, who scored on debut against the Gold Coast back in February, as the player with the potential to be Simon's long-term replacement.

"The kid has been in our youth system for three seasons and I've got a huge rap on him," Arnold said. "I'd rather promote from within than go overseas for an expensive second-rate replacement."

Duke, a Blacktown City product, also had a spell with the Parramatta Eagles club before being lured to the Mariners by former coach Lawrie McKinna."

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/dukes-the-heir-apparent-after-simons-korea-move/story-fn63e0vj-1226233565266

 

[Marquee]

I like to see Arnie planning for the future.

Simon -> Duke
Amini -> Tom Rogic

 

[Kareem]

I like to see Arnie planning for the future.

Simon -> Duke
Amini -> Tom Rogic

And others I'd like to see (1-2 years time though)
Hutch -> Oates


Also
Rose -> McDonald (if we can manage to keep him for 3 years +, coz Rose has that long at least)

What about CB's?

And ofcourse Kwabena just to give us a new dimension altogether!

PS. Anyone have any idea about Jordan Farina? Is he an official youth team player now?

 

[cbowden9000]

McBreen will move upfront as a like for like in place of Simon IMO.

Hearfield is more likely IMO

 

[Kareem]

Sorry
I like Hearfield 10x more than McBreen
but I agree with Ted...He will most likely start McBreen and use Hearfield for impact
Especially with the signing of young Rojas! (I'd rather get the best out of Bernie)
It's good to finally have several pacey options
.

 

[Roy Law]

And Arnie tips Mitchell Duke to step up http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/dukes-the-heir-apparent-after-simons-korea-move/story-fn63e0vj-1226233565266

 

[Roy Law]

My Bad...already on here. So let's tip Anthony Caceres too

 

[cbowden9000]

I just don't think Arnie rates McBreen up front at all anymore. We'll see.

 

[12th player]

This is my first post.I've just moved up here from sydney in november last year and as a football mad supporter I've chosen to follow and support the mariners.I have an 11 yr old son who plays football and have been taking him to most of the mariners games at bluetongue.We'll be there on wednesday night to watch MS play his final game for the mariners.He'll be hard to replace but from what I've seen there is a lot of talent in the youth team that could well be up to the task.I've watched 4 of the nyl games at pluim park and there are at least 4 plyrs that are capable of playing in the a-league.I was very impressed with the strikers M.Duke,Kwabena both have pace to play in that spot.I also liked a central defender who was on the bench for the seniors don't know his name,he's got strength and comes out playing the ball to the feet of team mates.In the midfield there was this number 6 who has a beautiful touch,great vision and good work rate can't remember his name either.There isn't enough money to spend,Arnie is a smart coach and likes to promote young talent.

 

[Wombat]

Good first post 12th player.

Welcome to the Coast and welcome to CCM.

 

[12th player]

Good first post 12th player.

Welcome to the Coast and welcome to CCM.

Thanks mate

 

[nomad]

Hearfield's my pick for replacing Simon. His physicality (very strong at winning the ball back from the opposition) and speed are better than Mcbreen's and his first touch against the Gold Coast was exceptional.

 

[Roy Law]

welcome 12th player; the no 6 in the NYL is almost certainly Anthony Caceres whose brother Adrian played briefly with the Mariners (and Perth and Welly)- he was one of the most skilful players the competition has ever seen but didn't quite fulfill his potential. Hopefully Anthony has the skills but also the drive.

 

[Wombat]

Hearfield's my pick for replacing Simon. His physicality (very strong at winning the ball back from the opposition) and speed are better than Mcbreen's and his first touch against the Gold Coast was exceptional.

Hearfield is not a striker, even though Arnie has been giving him little cameos up there.

I,d start with McBreen. He has been in great form lately. If he doesn't score goals then Kwassie or Hearfield can get a run.

 

[nomad]

According to his bio on the FFA player webpage he is/was a striker.

"Originally a striker, one of Hearfield’s key attributes now is his flexibility to be deployed in a number of positions on the pitch."

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/players/Troy-Hearfield/1220

 

[Marquee]

Hearfield is a striker. Played most of his junior football there.

I'd pick him over McBreen for Matty's spot.

 

[Wombat]

I thought he played as a defender at his previous clubs?

 

[Marquee]

Was a striker / attacking mid at Newcastle and Herbert used him as a RB at Wellington. Played ~70 games there so easy to think he is a defender.

 

[Muppet]

So Tom Rogic has been signed until the end of May. Bit of a short contract IMO