Round 1 2018/19 v Brisbane Roar

[Josho Howe]

I think this'll be our side.

Kennedy
McGing - Cisse - Golec - Clisby
Hiariej - O'Neill
Murray - Ross - Oar
Simon

Bench - Pearce, Pain, Melling, McGlinchey

Mulvey has deployed Ross as a 10 but he will definitely be playing 9. While l like the look of Ross at 10 in an attacking sense, defensively is another story. I feel we'll have a gap in midfield that'll need to covered. Tommy H and O'Neill (or McGlinchey if he comes in) will have to do a lot of work in shutting the opposition down high up the field and then we counter from there.

Oar's crossing in the game last week was excellent and him and McCormack have the potential to combine for plenty of goals.

Whilst l am very excited about what this side can do with the ball, without it is a different story. One thing is for sure, our games will have plenty of goals in them.

 

[Michael]

Having put even more thought about the RB conundrum I do feel like McGing may get first nod due to more experience at this level.
Murray is so bloody close to starting first up, he looked so good on the weekend. I would love him in a front two more than out wide although he was effective in the role he played as not a classic winger more of a wide poacher playing simple and getting into the box, in saying that though, Murray looks more comfortable on the ball than Pain in most situations. But wee Mac has been very very good through out pre season and his experience will probably give him the nod over Murray IF O’Neil doesn’t make it.
Can’t see Melling starting either way tbh.

I’d love for my boy Kekeris to sneak the bench but have to admit it’s not happening this early.
I cannot wait for Tommy Oar’s beautiful left to provide constant chances for us.
No excuses for the strikers when he’s whipping in a cross.

 

[Wombat]

I think this'll be our side.

Kennedy
McGing - Cisse - Golec - Clisby
Hiariej - O'Neill
Murray - Ross - Oar
Simon

Bench - Pearce, Pain, Melling, McGlinchey

Mulvey has deployed Ross as a 10 but he will definitely be playing 9. While l like the look of Ross at 10 in an attacking sense, defensively is another story. I feel we'll have a gap in midfield that'll need to covered. Tommy H and O'Neill (or McGlinchey if he comes in) will have to do a lot of work in shutting the opposition down high up the field and then we counter from there.

Oar's crossing in the game last week was excellent and him and McCormack have the potential to combine for plenty of goals.

Whilst l am very excited about what this side can do with the ball, without it is a different story. One thing is for sure, our games will have plenty of goals in them.

Murray in before WeeMac......I don't think so brother.

 

[true believer]

Where watch it. As i"ve dumped poxtel.
I was wondering what "side lines" is like ?
It was good for the bolt campbelltown game .

 

[Josho Howe]

Where watch it. As i"ve dumped poxtel.
I was wondering what "side lines" is like ?
It was good for the bolt campbelltown game .

Club is doing the Football Grounds at Erina for a live site.

 

[Wombat]

I'm sure Sidelines will show it.

 

[true believer]

Club is doing the Football Grounds at Erina for a live site.

If the clubs gunna do erina i'll show there.
Do they sell beer ?

 

[Scotty]

Excellent posts lads, enjoyed reading everyone's expectations.
I predict our early season matches to be high scoring ones (at both ends). Our defence looks vulnerable until Aspro comes in. We can certainly bang in some goals against the Roar, it's going to be a matter of staying tight in defence.

2-2 with a brace to SuperMac.

Cannot wait!!!

 

[Wombat]

If the clubs gunna do erina i'll show there.
Do they sell beer ?

I think no beer or food on the pitch. Might be time for a large hip flask. CTC Erina Fair can help you out with one of those.

 

[Ozhammer]

It is interesting that MacDonald is not part of the initial debates, especially as he has featured heavily throughout pre-season.

Like many have said, MMM has his work cut out for him in selecting the side what with having so many options across the park, which is something we haven’t seen for a long time.

COYY!

 

[Big Al]

It is interesting that MacDonald is not part of the initial debates, especially as he has featured heavily throughout pre-season.

Like many have said, MMM has his work cut out for him in selecting the side what with having so many options across the park, which is something we haven’t seen for a long time.

COYY!

Have a listen to interview with Mulvey on fox podcast I’ve put the link in the squad thread.
Talks about what the NPL players coming up need. Think Murray will be the only one pressing the first team IMO

 

[localpom]

Anyone know how Corey G is progressing? Would love to see him on the bench sooner rather than later.

 

[Big Al]

@Timmah you going to be posting those team line ups again on squad announcements each week?

 

[Timmah]

@Big Al you know it.

Referee: Chris Beath
Assistant Referee 1: Nathan MacDonald
Assistant Referee 2: Anton Shchetinin
Fourth Official: Adam Kersey
VAR: Craig Zetter

TV Broadcast: Live coverage on FOX SPORTS 505 from 5.00pm (AEDT) and Sky Sport 1 (New Zealand) and MyFootball Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers

Radio Broadcast: myfootballnation.com (4BC, Coast FM & SEN+). ABC News Radio, Grandstand Digital, Online & via the ABC Listen App – A-League Live.

Brisbane Roar FC squad: 1.Brendan WHITE (gk), 4.Daniel BOWLES, 6.Avram PAPADOPOULOS, 7.Thomas KRISTENSEN, 8.Jacob PEPPER, 9.Adam TAGGART, 11.Eric BAUTHEAC, 13.Stefan MAUK, 14.Alex LOPEZ, 15.Stefan NIGRO, 17.Matt MCKAY (c), 19.Jack HINGERT, 21.Jamie YOUNG (gk), 22.Tobias MIKKELSEN, 23.Dylan WENZEL-HALLS, 24.Connor O’TOOLE, 26.Nicholas D’AGOSTINO, 33.HENRIQUE **two to be omitted**
Unavailable: 2.Dane INGHAM (ankle – 3 weeks), 10.Brett HOLMAN (knee – TBC)

Central Coast Mariners squad: 1.Ben KENNEDY (gk), 3.Jack CLISBY, 4.Jake McGING, 5.Antony GOLEC, 6.Tom HIARIEJ, 8.Michael McGLINCHEY, 10.Tommy OAR, 11.Connor PAIN, 12.Adam PEARCE (gk), 13.Aiden O’NEILL, 15.Kye ROWLES, 16.Josh MACDONALD, 18.Matt MILLAR, 19.Matt SIMON (c), 20.Kalifa CISSE, 22.Jacob MELLING, 25.Jordan MURRAY, 44.Ross McCORMACK **two to be omitted**
Unavailable: 2.Jonathan ASPROPOTAMITIS (ACL), 7.Andrew HOOLE (foot injury), Corey GAMEIRO (Hamstring)

Masterfoods quality sauce: https://www.a-league.com.au/news/hyundai-a-league-ins-and-outs-round-1

 

[localpom]

O'Neill in. Some recovery for Golec too to be ready for round one.

 

[Timmah]

O'Neill in. Some recovery for Golec too to be ready for round one.

Hasn't Golec played several pre-season games too?

 

[Offsider]

That’s not a bad looking squad with aspro and gamiero still to come in.......... but not in now .............. and I think the defense could use aspro back at his pre injury form.

There is plenty to like after listening to Mulvey earlier. Pity the pocket dynamo didn’t get a nod whereas all the npl’s that mm said needed the fitness work to transition to fulltime are in ???. (that not being a bad thing ....... jus’ sayin’ ).

 

[Michael]

Big smile when seeing O’Neil made the squad.
Golec’s recovery is nothing short of amazing. Good on him, very decent player, loves banter, gets stuck in and works hard even if he’s not having a great game.

 

[Josho Howe]

If the clubs gunna do erina i'll show there.
Do they sell beer ?

Nah, only 1 food truck comes at HT if it's the same as the FFA Cup game.

 

[pjennings]

Can't see O'Neill starting after injury.

Kennedy
McGing - Cisse - Golec - Clisby
Hiariej - McGlinchey
Murray - Ross - Oar
Simon

Bench - Pearce, Pain, O'Neill, Rowles, Melling

Looking forward to Oar vs Hingert