Round 21 - CCM v Nix at Gosford (Friday night)

[MagpieMariner]

Is Rowles still injured?

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Is Rowles still injured?

According to last week's Ins and Outs he is.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

 

[Gratis]

Could win number 4 be on the cards?

 

[greenlig]

Good little interview, nice to hear that they aren't blind to the fans getting pissed.

Jolic, just off camera:

 

[Tevor]

Every time I’ve read an article or tweet like this we play like crap, win the next two and I might start feeling like they are at least trying.

Like Storms article last week about his 100th HAL game, probably the worst game I’ve witnessed him play in his career. Thought your meant to lift for milestone games.

No more words I want action and a team that shows some heart.

 

[BrisRecky]

I anint predicting shit cause Mrs Recky reckons I’m a jinx...wait...LETS GO PHUNIX

 

[Insertnamehere]

Make or break. Do or die.
Insert whatever cliche you want but it's 3 points or sacking game for mine.

 

[Football nut]

Is Rowles still injured?

I heard Rowles, Brama, Berry, Bingham and Pearce played in a trial match with the youth against Broadmeadow Magic on Sunday and lost 3-2.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

I kind of think Hoole can make or break this game.
Which Hoole will turn up? The exciting playmaker (who we did see for a few games), or the Hoole we've seen for the last couple of months?

 

[MagpieMariner]

I want to see Skapetis starting.

 

[Wombat]

Every time I’ve read an article or tweet like this we play like crap, win the next two and I might start feeling like they are at least trying.

Like Storms article last week about his 100th HAL game, probably the worst game I’ve witnessed him play in his career. Thought your meant to lift for milestone games.

No more words I want action and a team that shows some heart.

I've seen Storm play worse. In his hundred games he has been good in 10. Ok in 20. Shite in the other 70. *Official club indicators used.

 

[Wombat]

I kind of think Hoole can make or break this game.
Which Hoole will turn up? The exciting playmaker (who we did see for a few games), or the Hoole we've seen for the last couple of months?

Hoole was in our top 2 last week along with Baro.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Sometime I still have moments where I think 'man, how hilarious would it be if we scraped into the top 6 then managed to win the grand final...'

 

[greenlig]

Sometime I still have moments where I think 'man, how hilarious would it be if we scraped into the top 6 then managed to win the grand final...'

I think you've got the metho to orange juice ration wrong there Cap.

 

[Wombat]

I heard Rowles, Brama, Berry, Bingham and Pearce played in a trial match with the youth against Broadmeadow Magic on Sunday and lost 3-2.

That's a worry

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Could win number 4 be on the cards?

Errrmmm Gratis... I think your optimism might be showing.

It's been a pretty serious bloody stint of emptiness from two glass half full guys like us on here. Be nice to have a little upswing.

Good to have players making the right kinds of noises at least.

Oh, and Hoole, thank you. Not a dickhead in my book.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

I heard Rowles, Brama, Berry, Bingham and Pearce played in a trial match with the youth against Broadmeadow Magic on Sunday and lost 3-2.

Good. Love to see Rowles come in and glad Wout got some minutes in his legs.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

I want to see Skapetis starting.

Agree. But upfront. Not the wing right?

Also as those Nix highlights show and our most recent match. TBT should be considered as a genuine striking option. Unlike Kubi and others, he doesn't just know how to run, he actually makes good well timed runs on breaks (because he knows and trusts his speed so he's not panicked about getting past the last man like some) and he creates scoring opportunities and can score goals.

Said a long time ago that kind of speed up top with someone who can finish even somewhat consistently unlike Kubi, will get you a reasonable percentage of goals. (Seem to remember getting a spray from someone for making this comment though it's just a fact). Saw TBT do it in yoof many times and I think GRA you mentioned to me about his history upfront at school was it his early years as well?

I know TBT can't hold it up, but for a team whose had a serious striker issue for so long, think it's a crying shame we haven't given him a go up there. Again its because that doesn't fit how Okon wanted to play though - but we need a Berisha or a Fornaroli for his way.

Also one of other main issues is that neither Adsrubal or Powell have been able to keep up with our wingers which without a clear option definitely always effects the decision making of the winger with their final ball.

Can't keep up on the break. Can't skin a set defence. Can't shoot from outside the box. About all that's left is poaching and heading...

Hoping Skapetis is the goods. But now Pain is back, I'd like see us use TBT up front as well.

 

[Gratis]

Agree. But upfront. Not the wing right?

Also as those Nix highlights show and our most recent match. TBT should be considered as a genuine striking option. Unlike Kubi and others, he doesn't just know how to run, he actually makes good well timed runs on breaks (because he knows and trusts his speed so he's not panicked about getting past the last man like some) and he creates scoring opportunities and can score goals.

Said a long time ago that kind of speed up top with someone who can finish even somewhat consistently unlike Kubi, will get you a reasonable percentage of goals. (Seem to remember getting a spray from someone for making this comment though it's just a fact). Saw TBT do it in yoof many times and I think GRA you mentioned to me about his history upfront at school was it his early years as well?

I know TBT can't hold it up, but for a team whose had a serious striker issue for so long, think it's a crying shame we haven't given him a go up there. Again its because that doesn't fit how Okon wanted to play though - but we need a Berisha or a Fornaroli for his way.

Also one of other main issues is that neither Adsrubal or Powell have ben able to keep up with our wingers which without a clear option definitely always effects the decision making of the winger with their final ball.

Can't keep up on the break. Can't skin a set defence. Can't shoot from outside the box. About all that's left is poaching and heading...

Hoping Skapetis is the goods. But now Pain is back, I'd like see us use TBT up front as well.

I'd love to see this too. And doubt Paulo would show willingness to also