Mariners Preseason 2019

[Michael]

Watched the first half of the academy stream today and Nizzy looks as though he’s starting to fill out which is great for him. He handled a few crunching challenges from blokes literally double his size with ease.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Loved watching my nephew up against Nissy. It was an excellent battle and I thought he kept Nissy pretty quiet.

And he almost scored. Was a lovely first time flick over Lewis Miller and his shot just went wide.

Wondered which one your nephew was. Played well. I thought Manly did them selves proud across the board for that matter . But of the younger players, Nisbet definitely stood out for mine. Honestly, only the Koreans look as sure on the ball.

 

[pjennings]

His balance is beautiful. He rides a tackle well and his close control is sweet.
He is getting more confident and once he starts to impose his will on a game he will become unstoppable.

Sorry - unpopular opinion coming. I like Nisbet - but he is a young guy who has just turned 20. Sure 20 years old impose their wills on a game - but it is very rare and they tend to be exceptional players. My concern is that Nisbet should be someone we nurture, like we did with some of the youngsters that have gone onto the Socceroos. He is a very tidy player and will at least be a very solid HAL player but I don't want to have to rely on him "to impose his will on a game". He needs to be able to come on with 30 minutes to go with good players around him and learn to maintain the control of the game first.

 

[NoDiggity]

Leaked round 1 and 2 games for the season.

Round 1: Friday night 7.50 at bankwest vs WSW

Round 2: Sunday 5pm at home vs jets

 

[turbo]

That’s from the draw that 2 teams are apparently not happy with. Supposedly jets and victory but Lawrie says that’s not the case. Would be two big fixtures for us to get started.

 

[sydmariner]

why isn't western united playing home in rd 1

 

[turbo]

why isn't western united playing home in rd 1

They will be, in 2025 when they have one.

 

[marinermick]

We will play in front of a massive crowd that first game.

 

[Wombat]

It’s a fantastic stadium. Perfect for Football. Apparently holds 33k but looks much bigger.
Bar queues were shocking on Sat night.

 

[marinermick]

Game day versus Charlestown tonight.

Anyone going that could post a summary?

You would think that the starting eleven tonight is an indication for the starting eleven next week.

 

[shipwreck]

Will be interesting to see if Oar gets some minutes tonight.
Can anyone confirm if DDS is back? Has only had a week or so of training if so, again would be good to see how he goes with the new team and philosophy around him.

 

[Michael]

Will be interesting to see if Oar gets some minutes tonight.
Can anyone confirm if DDS is back? Has only had a week or so of training if so, again would be good to see how he goes with the new team and philosophy around him.

I read somewhere that he returned end of last week, don’t quote me though.

 

[Ozhammer]

I understand Oar is still unavailable and Weemac picked up an injury last week, so I expect a bunch of NPL fill-ins to pad out a thin squad.

 

[pinklady]

I understand Oar is still unavailable and Weemac picked up an injury last week, so I expect a bunch of NPL fill-ins to pad out a thin squad.

Only NPL players in the squad tonight are Miller and Hatch with Munford on the bench

 

[Ironbark]

I understand Oar is still unavailable and Weemac picked up an injury last week, so I expect a bunch of NPL fill-ins to pad out a thin squad.

Not a good sign for this seasons depth

 

[FFC Mariner]

Judas being out makes us better

 

[pjennings]

Judas being out makes us better

Not sure Alen agrees. I was standing near the benches for the second 30 min spell against Manly and Alen was full of praise.

I thought he was working hard and doing well. As for the last 30 reports are he went missing but I was too busy talking to notice.

 

[Wombat]

Thats his job, to encourage the players.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Thats his job, to encourage the players.

All coaches praise the special kid

 

[Wombat]

I didn’t. I used to make him play up front where he couldn’t cost you the game.