Mariners Squad 2022/2023

[FFC Mariner]

Ziggy. You know it

 

[shipwreck]

So he is on the coast...introduced to the team and floating around.
Some chump is gonna get the scoop and put it on social media and ruin it. Do a fkn media release FFS

 

[turbo]

So he is on the coast...introduced to the team and floating around.
Some chump is gonna get the scoop and put it on social media and ruin it. Do a fkn media release FFS

We do tend to release later in the day like 4-5PM so maybe its coming. Havent teased it yet or seen rumors floating around.

 

[Rising Sun]

We do tend to release later in the day like 4-5PM so maybe its coming. Havent teased it yet or seen rumors floating around.

If it's Ziggy McSnake then probably best to announce it in 4 pt font at the bottom of a "mariners holiday clinics" email and hope no-one notices

 

[crock]

If it's Ziggy McSnake then probably best to announce it in 4 pt font at the bottom of a "mariners holiday clinics" email and hope no-one notices

I doubt he and matty Simon would get along ?

 

[Big Dog]

If it's Ziggy McSnake then probably best to announce it in 4 pt font at the bottom of a "mariners holiday clinics" email and hope no-one notices

Its not Ziggy ??? Previously played in Portugal

 

[Ozhammer]

My money is on Kelechi Jean, as he seems to fit all the clues to date……

 

[Coastalraider]

That was my guess a while ago. The pieces seem to be fitting into place.

 

[Rising Sun]

My money is on Kelechi Jean, as he seems to fit all the clues to date……

Only clue that doesn't fit is a pretty key one - we have been told we are getting an "experienced" centre back. This guy has played 55 games in the Portuguese 2nd tier - and quite a few of those off the bench.

 

[Coastalraider]

Only clue that doesn't fit is a pretty key one - we have been told we are getting an "experienced" centre back. This guy has played 55 games in the Portuguese 2nd tier - and quite a few of those off the bench.

I’m not sure if we did get told ‘experienced’, I remember Monty saying ‘played at a high level’? Might have missed something though.

 

[Rising Sun]

I’m not sure if we did get told ‘experienced’, I remember Monty saying ‘played at a high level’? Might have missed something though.

Just listened back and you are right, he did just say "high level" (I wouldn't have counted Portuguese tier 2 in that category)

He separately said when talking about both of the defenders he was bringing in that we would have strength in depth and experience at the back. Kaltak played quite a few years in Vanuatu before his 49 games for Auckland, but again, not quite what I was envisioning for "experience"

 

[marinermick]

I’m not sure if we did get told ‘experienced’, I remember Monty saying ‘played at a high level’? Might have missed something though.

Portuguese second division is not a high level

 

[Rising Sun]

I’m not sure if we did get told ‘experienced’, I remember Monty saying ‘played at a high level’? Might have missed something though.

Not saying you are wrong btw - Kerechi was such an obscure name to have in the word grid if he wasn't on our radar (and one helluva pick up by yourself).

Just saying I think we have been somewhat oversold if Kerechi and Kaltak are the extent of the defensive signings and somewhat underdone on what we need

 

[Coastalraider]

Not saying you are wrong btw - Kerechi was such an obscure name to have in the word grid if he wasn't on our radar (and one helluva pick up by yourself).

Just saying I think we have been somewhat oversold if Kerechi and Kaltak are the extent of the defensive signings and somewhat underdone on what we need

Yeah I agree. They seem like traditional mariners signings, not ‘new era, new budget’ signings.

 

[crock]

Kerechi confirmed by club

 

[LG__]

Kerechi confirmed by club

Pretty average announcement post, again..

 

[crock]

Hopefully the media person improves in regards to that going forward

 

[AJames]

Probably not the experienced CB we were hoping for to lead the backline with the last visa slot.

 

[Ozhammer]

Whilst he might not be the ‘big name’ some folks were looking for, do we not trust Monty and Serge’s instincts for spotting real talent from so-called ‘lesser’ leagues (like Beni for example)?

Bar Goddard’s failure to suit the style of the A League, they have pretty much nailed it with the other players they bought in previously imho, so it only seems fair to give this signing and that of Kaltak a chance to show their worth.

Also bear in mind that no-one really knew who Broich, Berisha and Ninkovic (plus numerous others) were before they came to the league.

 

[Michael]

Portuguese second division is not a high level

I disagree.
Not a high level financially obviously, neither is the top tier bar the big 3.
BUT, there are some verrrrrrry good and massively underrated players playing in both their leagues atm.

whilst Kelechi isn’t the “experienced” player we expected, I have a feeling he’s what we needed. And he’ll surprise a lot of us. Good age again, physical specimen. Decent on the ball. Wait and see. I’d be genuinely annoyed if Monty signs Kaltak now.

side note, shits me to tears that just because a player coming to Australia didn’t play in a highly televised league (England, Spain, Germany etc) they’re instantly shit or who the f**k is this what a joke.