Mariners Squad - 2020-2021

[Wombat]

I don't think he is at the moment. If we played like we did with Sonic in season one when we were nominally 4 at the back but more often had Heff was playing a lot further up and the other 3 spread to cover him it may suit him.

Heff was the weakest of the back 4 technically but had an incredible engine.....is that where you are drawing the comparison after a 10 min cameo?

 

[pjennings]

Not only a cameo. I've seen him at Pluim.

 

[marinermick]

This about the time of the year when contract negotiations start and other teams signal their intention to pursue players from other clubs.

I wonder if this has affected our performance the last couple of games?

 

[Big Al]

This about the time of the year when contract negotiations start and other teams signal their intention to pursue players from other clubs.

I wonder if this has affected our performance the last couple of games?

Don’t think so because the midfield has been the problem and they are mostly locked in. DDS probably the one exception but I don’t think it’s been his fault. His effort is good it’s just poor opportunities for him with no one to link with.
I think we’ve had a bit of luck but also ran into a juganought last night. No one has made us look that bad this year except them. If it continues then maybe but lets see what happens apart from City who have the best squad by far.

 

[pjennings]

Don’t think so because the midfield has been the problem and they are mostly locked in. DDS probably the one exception but I don’t think it’s been his fault. His effort is good it’s just poor opportunities for him with no one to link with.
I think we’ve had a bit of luck but also ran into a juganought last night. No one has made us look that bad this year except them. If it continues then maybe but lets see what happens apart from City who have the best squad by far.

I think there was an element of that last night. They certainly are at the top of their game. However, we had so many sub par performances across the field that I'm prepared to write that off as a bad preparation - whether that was because of the heavy pitch the previous game, interrupted week? or just a lack of focus.

I still think we are a top 4 side that is able to beat anyone on our day.

 

[FFC Mariner]

I think we played a good side and got done.
It happens

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

This about the time of the year when contract negotiations start and other teams signal their intention to pursue players from other clubs.

I wonder if this has affected our performance the last couple of games?

I wonder if that's affected Urena and why he might be cracking the shits a bit?

 

[Allreet?]

This about the time of the year when contract negotiations start and other teams signal their intention to pursue players from other clubs.

I wonder if this has affected our performance the last couple of games?

Good point, and that's a worry.

 

[Allreet?]

Mind you, I think the main problem has been no Stensness.

 

[Ozhammer]

My assessment of the games I have watched Hatch play are that he offers a lot in an attacking sense but less so defensively. When Monty was forced to replace Hatch with Farrell last season, the team was better for it defensively imho and Farrell’s attitude seemed spot on, so it was a huge surprise that he stepped away from football at the end of the campaign, as he had great potential I believe.

 

[Michael]

I wonder if that's affected Urena and why he might be cracking the shits a bit?

I’d say it’s more he knows he should have more goals by now and is feeling fitter and sharper so hates that he’s getting subbed now.

 

[Big Al]

I’d say it’s more he knows he should have more goals by now and is feeling fitter and sharper so hates that he’s getting subbed now.

Exactly, his shits are legitimate not sulky shits.
Everyone agreed he should of stayed on vs Perth over Matt. So no problem wit him cracking it then.
Then was ignored a few times by the midfield on Monday but that was the pressure they were under.

I don’t see him having the shits just cause. I would be more disappointed if he didn’t. Shows he cares.

I think the teams in a funk right now but still getting results which is awesome

 

[Ironbark]

....Farrell’s attitude seemed spot on, so it was a huge surprise that he stepped away from football at the end of the campaign, as he had great potential I believe.

I didn't know that. Any idea why?

 

[scottmac]

I wonder if that's affected Urena and why he might be cracking the shits a bit?

If I was him I'd be cracking the shits because of the lack of ball making it through the midfield and him having to chase long balls recently

 

[Ozhammer]

I didn't know that. Any idea why?

Just didn’t see himself as a pro footballer I gather but perhaps after a period away from the game hopefully he might reconsider.

 

[Corsair]

We don't need any hissy fits derailing team spirit... maybe the honeymoon is over and he's showing his true colors...

 

[Wombat]

We don't need any hissy fits derailing team spirit... maybe the honeymoon is over and he's showing his true colors...

In the spirit of Dibo....its Colours not colors. He is Latin American, they are emotional......it not a bad thing.

 

[bidgee23]

In the spirit of Dibo....its Colours not colors. He is Latin American, they are emotional......it not a bad thing.

If my memory is correct (given i was watching in hospital may have been anaesthetic hangover) but it appeared that Marco was giving Matty Simon a real mouthful in the Melb. City penalty area after an attack went awry

 

[Big Al]

If my memory is correct (given i was watching in hospital may have been anaesthetic hangover) but it appeared that Marco was giving Matty Simon a real mouthful in the Melb. City penalty area after an attack went awry

He’s just demanding standards. Matt is the first to hand it out so he needs to take it.

 

[Big Dog]

My assessment of the games I have watched Hatch play are that he offers a lot in an attacking sense but less so defensively. When Monty was forced to replace Hatch with Farrell last season, the team was better for it defensively imho and Farrell’s attitude seemed spot on, so it was a huge surprise that he stepped away from football at the end of the campaign, as he had great potential I believe.

Totally agree with you here. Farrell was a real surprise for me in the games I watched as for me he didn’t look like a footballer but was really solid, did everything right and great attitude. A really good lad. I think you’re right though regarding where he wanted to be. Wasn’t sure being a professional footballer was what he wanted. It’s a massive commitment.