Semi final “second half”

[pjennings]

I wouldn't mind if it was closer to home, then again it could have been Melb. Might have to book some accom. I can imagine it'll put off a section of our fan base who've got young kids.

Already booked a place

 

[Allreet?]

I'll be in Venice. Lunchtime kick off for me.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Literally a week off for no reason. Another master stroke from Danny Townsend.

But isn't there a festival of football?

 

[Jimmy]

Is there anything happening next week or is it literally just a week off for no reason? ?

To kill the upwards momentum of football in the country like they did with the Grand Final announcement straight after the world cup.

 

[Wombat]

when tulio scored the second ,i thought i was going to cry .
i was completely overcome .

christ i f'king believe

You were on TV as well on the pre game.

 

[booney]

If he hasn't already signed I'd say the last three games against us have damaged his brand and he may miss out. Actually Bayern are probably on the phone to Fazz's agent instead

And maybe to Tulio's,Silvera's and Theo's as well.

 

[true believer]

And maybe to Tulio's,Silvera's and Theo's as well.

Theo has a fitness problem i saw him after the game and he was completely gassed.
This might be why he ended up here

 

[booney]

As I was at a bloody conference in Sydney I didn't watch it live but got up at 3 am (not knowing the result) to see this historic game on Paramount replay..Everybody did their job brilliantly and hard to pick a MOTM but Silvera just pips Tulio and Roux.If I was giving player ratings all Mariners players were not below 7.5.

Three seasons ago I thought Silvera was the laziest,most overrated player though he did show flashes of real ability.His transformation this season has been amazing.Tracking back,putting his body on the line,not shirking his defensive duties and scoring cracking goals have shown that he has gone a whole attitude change.He is like the tin man in the Wizard of Oz who finally got a heart( only oldies will understand that reference).Credit to him and the coaching staff.

Also great to see Danny back in form at the back end of the season.He has built up a good relationship with Kaltak and Triantis.

Storm Roux is the form RB in the league.He kept Goodwin quiet and made many smart attacking forays.

Tulio shows why people love the way Brazilians play the game with flair and joy.

Finally a big shout out to Shaun Mielekamp and his staff and the great coaching and back up staff.Also let's not forget Alen Stacjic and his contribution.

 

[ryan]

Is there anything happening next week or is it literally just a week off for no reason? ?

Was it supposed to be Bayern and the festival of football?

 

[booney]

I think the Bayern game was supposed to be on next weekend .I hope the week off doesn't blunt our momentum but I guess the same could be said by City fans.

 

[turbo]

Theo has a fitness problem i saw him after the game and he was completely gassed.
This might be why he ended up here

Who would have thought a bloke never given minutes would have poor match fitness? Still no excuse to get nothing at WU.

 

[Wombat]

As I was at a bloody conference in Sydney I didn't watch it live but got up at 3 am (not knowing the result) to see this historic game on Paramount replay..Everybody did their job brilliantly and hard to pick a MOTM but Silvera just pips Tulio and Roux.If I was giving player ratings all Mariners players were not below 7.5.

Three seasons ago I thought Silvera was the laziest,most overrated player though he did show flashes of real ability.His transformation this season has been amazing.Tracking back,putting his body on the line,not shirking his defensive duties and scoring cracking goals have shown that he has gone a whole attitude change.He is like the tin man in the Wizard of Oz who finally got a heart( only oldies will understand that reference).Credit to him and the coaching staff.

Also great to see Danny back in form at the back end of the season.He has built up a good relationship with Kaltak and Triantis.

Storm Roux is the form RB in the league.He kept Goodwin quiet and made many smart attacking forays.

Tulio shows why people love the way Brazilians play the game with flair and joy.

Finally a big shout out to Shaun Mielekamp and his staff and the great coaching and back up staff.Also let's not forget Alen Stacjic and his contribution.

At the pre-season sponsors breakfast we got to meet the players. I shook hands and chatted with a few. Sammy came over, offered his handshake and said, "Hi I'm Sam".....i replied "I know who you are Sammy and welcome home.....its so much better here, than being in that Shithole up North"...he gave me a big grin and said "you are not wrong".
I had a feeling he was very grateful to Monty for being rescued.
Who knew he would have such a good season. Having said that I did tell alot of you that the boy was the stand out talent of the kids at training 1st dance with us.

 

[Neilmcloudy]

Night games are the best games. Atmosphere will be massive at night

But will make it hard for the many fans who were there last night with kids. 20k Mariner fans might not happen at that time if day in Para

 

[FFC Mariner]

But will make it hard for the many fans who were there last night with kids. 20k Mariner fans might not happen at that time if day in Para

We have never had 20k fans for any of our Sydney GF's
Last one was 12k
1 late night. 1. They can sleep in the car home

 

[Coastalraider]

We’ve already booked a hotel. Kids will be in bed faster than getting home last night, all I’m hearing is excuses - it’s grand final time baby!!

 

[pinklady]

To kill the upwards momentum of football in the country like they did with the Grand Final announcement straight after the world cup.

The Grand Final announcement was a direct result of Arnies plea after the World Cup for governments to invest more money into domestic football. I don't recall Arnie ever asking the for the fans to be consulted first.

 

[Huddo]

We have never had 20k fans for any of our Sydney GF's
Last one was 12k
1 late night. 1. They can sleep in the car home

The Newcastle games had 35k split between the scum and us, we would have been close to 20 noting we were first to qualify.

 

[FFC Mariner]

The Newcastle games had 35k split between the scum and us, we would have been close to 20 noting we were first to qualify.

Last one was 2013. Not the scum one

 

[Ironbark]

No judgement as everyone's situation is different, but I'll be taking the kids to the gf. For the late night they'll be paid in an experience of a lifetime

 

[Ironbark]

As I was at a bloody conference in Sydney I didn't watch it live but got up at 3 am (not knowing the result) to see this historic game on Paramount replay..Everybody did their job brilliantly and hard to pick a MOTM but Silvera just pips Tulio and Roux.If I was giving player ratings all Mariners players were not below 7.5.

Three seasons ago I thought Silvera was the laziest,most overrated player though he did show flashes of real ability.His transformation this season has been amazing.Tracking back,putting his body on the line,not shirking his defensive duties and scoring cracking goals have shown that he has gone a whole attitude change.He is like the tin man in the Wizard of Oz who finally got a heart( only oldies will understand that reference).Credit to him and the coaching staff.

Also great to see Danny back in form at the back end of the season.He has built up a good relationship with Kaltak and Triantis.

Storm Roux is the form RB in the league.He kept Goodwin quiet and made many smart attacking forays.

Tulio shows why people love the way Brazilians play the game with flair and joy.

Finally a big shout out to Shaun Mielekamp and his staff and the great coaching and back up staff.Also let's not forget Alen Stacjic and his

Silvera was talented in his first stint for us but only in parts of his game.

He's added a solid defensive effort and works his arse off across the board now and it's paying off