Mariners Squad - HAL 12 - 2016 - 2017

[Wombat]

I totally changed my tune on Izzo this year but he reverted back to the basketcase we had in goal last season tonight.

We can do far far better.

 

[pjennings]

I was listening to 96.3 at half time. Jake Adelson was on. Chat on his injury etc.
Not expected back soon. Then, " where do you see yourself in five years time"
Answer "overseas". He said he came back from overseas due to injuries, but
wants to head back to England. Sounds like he's with us to get over his injuries
then he's off. If he stays with us short term I hope they get a transfer fee.
I know he's young but he could be a bit more diplomatic, like "I'll come back from
injury first and see what happens".

TBH - that is exactly one of the reasons we should sign him - on a 2 year deal with a decent buyout clause. He will be cheap next season because of his injuries. If he shines and is a star and wants to go OS at the end of next season that is exactly the thing Mike wants. Make the buyout clause high so that he we have some leverage and can add sell-on clauses. If he is HAL level then we have a HAL level player and we upgrade his contract to reflect that. If the signing for 2 years is a mistake at least it is a cheap mistake.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

I was listening to 96.3 at half time. Jake Adelson was on. Chat on his injury etc.
Not expected back soon. Then, " where do you see yourself in five years time"
Answer "overseas". He said he came back from overseas due to injuries, but
wants to head back to England. Sounds like he's with us to get over his injuries
then he's off. If he stays with us short term I hope they get a transfer fee.
I know he's young but he could be a bit more diplomatic, like "I'll come back from
injury first and see what happens".

They also seems to think Izzo to Adelaide was a done deal.

TBH - that is exactly one of the reasons we should sign him - on a 2 year deal with a decent buyout clause. He will be cheap next season because of his injuries. If he shines and is a star and wants to go OS at the end of next season that is exactly the thing Mike wants. Make the buyout clause high so that he we have some leverage and can add sell-on clauses. If he is HAL level then we have a HAL level player and we upgrade his contract to reflect that. If the signing for 2 years is a mistake at least it is a cheap mistake.

Just put it as an option instead of being set in stone. So if he plays (x) amount of games he automatically gets another year. Include the high buy out clause, he isn't in a particularly strong bargaining position at the moment and we as a club need to get better at using contracts to our advantage.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

I totally changed my tune on Izzo this year but he reverted back to the basketcase we had in goal last season tonight.

We can do far far better.

Izzo has been brilliant all season - but everybody can have a bad game. I'd still be very happy to see him stick with us

Anyway, why are people convinced he's going to Adelaide? what have I missed?

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Izzo has been brilliant all season - but everybody can have a bad game. I'd still be very happy to see him stick with us

Anyway, why are people convinced he's going to Adelaide? what have I missed?

Adelaide's footy journalist (Val Migliaccio who's son is apparently a shit goalkeeper) and soccer stoppage time have been reporting it.

 

[Big Al]

Izzo has been brilliant all season - but everybody can have a bad game. I'd still be very happy to see him stick with us

Anyway, why are people convinced he's going to Adelaide? what have I missed?

https://twitter.com/Val61/status/834251735765913600

Val Migliaccio Verified account‏ @Val61
Hearing Adelaide United close to signing Paul Izzo from Mariners and Taylor Regan close to extending his contract @TheTiserSport

I was listening to 96.3 at half time. Jake Adelson was on. Chat on his injury etc.
Not expected back soon. Then, " where do you see yourself in five years time"
Answer "overseas". He said he came back from overseas due to injuries, but
wants to head back to England. Sounds like he's with us to get over his injuries
then he's off. If he stays with us short term I hope they get a transfer fee.
I know he's young but he could be a bit more diplomatic, like "I'll come back from
injury first and see what happens".

They also seems to think Izzo to Adelaide was a done deal.

 

[Pirate Pete]

Izzo has been brilliant all season - but everybody can have a bad game. I'd still be very happy to see him stick with us

Anyway, why are people convinced he's going to Adelaide? what have I missed?

There have been rumours for a while. Yesterday on Coast FM they seemed to think it was a done deal.
Seemed to think Eugene Galekovic was retiring to become goalkeeping coach due to injury.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Door. Arse. Slam.
He knows the rest. If a player doesn't want to be part of what Okon is trying to build can go.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Door. Arse. Slam.
He knows the rest. If a player doesn't want to be part of what Okon is trying to build can go.

Yep. Just another opponent we can boo.

Though if it really is anger at copping flak at his last season's performance that drives it.......welllllll...............................

 

[Wombat]

The mail is he is Gonski.

I still think he will be the player of the year this season but obviously there are far superior keepers than Izzo available.

 

[Big Al]

If Gonski should we just bench him for the rest of the year?

Seasons over and then we can get an extended look at Ivan who I think would be a good No 2 again next year. We need his experience in the dressing room and I think he is a lot better than his SFC game

 

[pjennings]

The mail is he is Gonski.

I still think he will be the player of the year this season but obviously there are far superior keepers than Izzo available.

I'm struggling to think of an Aussie keeper that is unattached or likely to be unattached. Australia keeping stocks are probably at a fairly low ebb, Maybe we need to look at a visa player if Izzo goes but I'd be loathe to do that.

 

[pjennings]

If Gonski should we just bench him for the rest of the year?

Seasons over and then we can get an extended look at Ivan who I think would be a good No 2 again next year. We need his experience in the dressing room and I think he is a lot better than his SFC game

While ever we are a mathematical chance I say we play for this season. If Izzo goes, without a standout option, I'd be keen to grab a couple of keepers that can do the job that will push each other. Maybe Ben Kennedy and Chis Oldfield (though he needs to get his citizenship).

 

[Wombat]

I'm struggling to think of an Aussie keeper that is unattached or likely to be unattached. Australia keeping stocks are probably at a fairly low ebb, Maybe we need to look at a visa player if Izzo goes but I'd be loathe to do that.

I saw a better keeper playing for city yesterday...defo gonna be available.

 

[Wombat]

While ever we are a mathematical chance I say we play for this season. If Izzo goes, without a standout option, I'd be keen to grab a couple of keepers that can do the job that will push each other. Maybe Ben Kennedy and Chis Oldfield (though he needs to get his citizenship).

maybe NOT Ben Kennedy.

 

[pjennings]

maybe NOT Ben Kennedy.

A very 'natural shotstopper' and a surprisingly nice guy who's career has been undermined by GVE and Branko. I know he plays for the scum but I'm struggling to thing of any scumlike behaviour from him.

 

[pjennings]

I saw a better keeper playing for city yesterday...defo gonna be available.

I'd take him in a minute.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Would love Alistair Bray back and possibly Alex Cisak/Tom Glover.

 

[Wombat]

Bray looked the goods. Never seen the other two.

 

[Manny_ccm]

Is Jamie Young available after this season? He's been very decent for the Roar when given the opportunity behind Theo.
Arnie passed up on him, ripped up our no dickheads policy and took Reddy instead...