2022/23 Season

[Archie]

I’ll just delete the post and redo it in the other thread

 

[Meerkat]

So apparently we lost 4-2 to the Bulls in what I assume is one of our last pre-season games… did we win any?
Not looking great.

 

[AJames]

Aydan Hammond rumoured to be heading to WSW?

 

[Tevor]

So apparently we lost 4-2 to the Bulls in what I assume is one of our last pre-season games… did we win any?
Not looking great.

And consistently let in 4 goals.

 

[Ironbark]

I'm going to maintain hope at this stage - but boy oh boy does this all feel like a bit of a dumpster fire

 

[FFC Mariner]

Preseason form means nothing. Let's see how we go when it counts

 

[Meerkat]

Preseason form means nothing. Let's see how we go when it counts

Yep.

I'm going to maintain hope at this stage - but boy oh boy does this all feel like a bit of a dumpster fire

Yup. Opening up some windows, turning on the exhaust and really hoping for the best.

 

[turbo]

Preseason form means nothing. Let's see how we go when it counts

True, we could overcome a slow start for our finals hopes but it could let our Asian campaign get away from us pretty quickly if we start poorly. Would have liked to heard we won 1 for a bit of confidence. The only positive thing we have to go on is taking a rusty Sydney side to penalties in horrible conditions. Can’t be doing great things for the mood in the squad

 

[pjennings]

Aydan Hammond rumoured to be heading to WSW?

Along with his brother apparently who is currently a free agent.

TBH I can see Doka (who I think will be deployed further up than RB) and Theohaurus in front of him in his favoured position so he may feel that his chances will be blocked.

I would like to see a RB/CB signed to fight Storm for his spot and cover or more likely start at RCB. At the end of the season and his contract Storm will be 31. i hope he plays as well as last season and will be renewed but I'd also like to sign his long term successor. With Sasha out for the season he can't even be groomed for that. I'd like to see a cheeky approach to Fran Karacic who is over 3 years younger than Storm and has been a free agent for a couple of months now.

 

[Roger the Cabin Boy]

Preseason form means nothing. Let's see how we go when it counts

True, lets hope that its because with such a big change in the squad that its because we are trying out new things. Better done in pre than during the regular season

 

[Meerkat]

True, lets hope that its because with such a big change in the squad that its because we are trying out new things. Better done in pre than during the regular season

And not because the mood is completely shit which is what I’m hearing ?

 

[turbo]

And not because the mood is completely shit which is what I’m hearing ?

I don't know how it couldn't be bad tbh. You've got a squad who either would run through walls for Monty, or were excited by the prospect of working with him and it was a factor in signing for us. The last week or two has dragged out a bit as an onlooker never mind being a player in the middle of it all. They need time to process and deal with that. Plus the uncertainty of his replacement hanging over the squad and lack of preseason positive results - even if you're trying things multiple 4 goal losses aren't good for confidence.

The club needs to get the replacement sorted out so the cloud isnt hanging around longer than necessary and squad can move forward.

 

[marinermick]

So apparently we lost 4-2 to the Bulls in what I assume is one of our last pre-season games… did we win any?
Not looking great.

They played 3 x 45min. It was 2-2 after 90. Last 45 was basically NPL players.

 

[Ironbark]

We definitely have some good players. Need a coach and strategy to make it work is all

 

[Stuartmcateer]

They played 3 x 45min. It was 2-2 after 90. Last 45 was basically NPL players.

Or are they scared after watching the o/45’s on their patch on Saturday?

A few lads might be feeling nervous ?????

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

We have a good enough side on paper to make finals.

Apart from City and the Wanderers everyone else is clearly recruiting from the bargain bin.

 

[Kilsin]

They played 3 x 45min. It was 2-2 after 90. Last 45 was basically NPL players.

That puts things into better perspective, thanks mate.

 

[midfielder]

Time will tell how well we have managed the sale of players and replacements... as a development club its what we are going to get used too.

There are two variables we don't know until say a third into the season... how much if any other sides have improved .... and have we replaced the players sold with equal or better quality....

Just based on media reports, Perth, MV, SFC, WSW, Roar, Nix all seem to have stronger squads.... Cows, Western United, Jerks, seem to be about the same... MC not sure.... AU weaker....

Our squad, on key players sold... and replaced...

Cummings... replacement Koul,
Beni ... replacement Torres
Sammy S .... replacement.... upgrade of Theo
Nectar ...... replacement ?????? Paul ????
Moresch.... replacement ?????? seems to be DHW
MacGarry .... replacement Mikael Doka [Doka is right footed but we have Farrell} also Smith on left.

Lots of potential..

Biggest I suppose is who is going to be the new coach,

 

[FFC Mariner]

Time will tell how well we have managed the sale of players and replacements... as a development club its what we are going to get used too.

There are two variables we don't know until say a third into the season... how much if any other sides have improved .... and have we replaced the players sold with equal or better quality....

Just based on media reports, Perth, MV, SFC, WSW, Roar, Nix all seem to have stronger squads.... Cows, Western United, Jerks, seem to be about the same... MC not sure.... AU weaker....

Our squad, on key players sold... and replaced...

Cummings... replacement Koul,
Beni ... replacement Torres
Sammy S .... replacement.... upgrade of Theo
Nectar ...... replacement ?????? Paul ????
Moresch.... replacement ?????? seems to be DHW
MacGarry .... replacement Mikael Doka [Doka is right footed but we have Farrell} also Smith on left.

Lots of potential..

Biggest I suppose is who is going to be the new coach,

Ted Lasso.
#Believe

 

[Big Dog]

They played 3 x 45min. It was 2-2 after 90. Last 45 was basically NPL players.

Also, some players not available. Players being rotated. We also started our pre season a few weeks behind others and played almost immediately coming out of a tough pre season training trip. Still work to do but hearing there were some really positive signs yesterday.