Not that i disagree with what you are saying, but i do think that he is improving.

i thought he was dreadful in his first games I saw him play but it is like he plays quite well now (in most respects) for about 75 minutes then he switches off for 15 minutes with a series of silly errors during this time, which is the period that virtually all of those 10 to 15 games incurred. I am not completely against keeping him on the books, but he needs to badly improve. If he can lift his form for another 15 minutes plus stoppage time each game then i think he will actually become a decent player.

He really needs Devere or North (or perhaps Thwaite if he comes) to take control of the back four and start getting on his back and organising him. Also looking at him, i really do wonder if he would be better served playing in a more advanced position. Perhaps even going as far as a Franjic style switch.

In any case, i think he is definitely the biggest question mark in the side. iN fact, it is hard to believe that he gets consistently selected over Hingert, who i think is grossly underated by the coaching staff. in spite of what others say, and even recent resutls suggest, i actually think Roar look very strong at the back and across the park.

The ideal situation for the roar is to have a back four of Brown, Devere, Donachy, Hingert with Stefanuttu, North, Thwaitte(i know it is a rumour only), Polenz missing the cut because the former group are in outstanding form and have forced their way into the team. Of course the worst case scenario is the starting with those same four players simply because the latter group just doesnt have it any more and are in shocking form. I think both options are distinct possibilities. The roar is really dependent this year on getting a good attitude, having some good early wins and playing to the best of their capabilities. A huge test for Aloisi, but one where he can either sink to the bottom or fly to the top. Very interesting season approaching, imo.

You guys never trialled him but were very close to signing him from us a couple of years ago however we managed to convince him to stay in basically the 24th hour. Unfortunately for us Stead and the other clowns at the club gave him a new 3 year deal in Feb. :(

To my knowledge his injury record is perfectly fine.

His big problem is his positioning and the awareness of opposition players around him. He loves to push forward and is sometimes very casual when it comes to tracking back. However he just completely loses sight of the guy he is marking and time and time again they'll sneak through on either side of him.

He also continually fails to shut down crosses/shots.

Last year was a complete clusterfuck for us; some players have obviously started to decline with age and there were some individual howlers but Brown is the only guy in the squad who I would point out for being directly at fault for 10 -15 goals in the Aleague/ACL, if he's not on the park we don't concede them.

Expect half the Brisbane squad to be playing in blue by the end of the match.

Brattan refusing to play against his future employees?

Yeah, I have a feeling of a CB leaving given the michael "pants down" thwaite rumor, it will most likely north. Can't see devere as only being signed recently and recovering from injury. donachie is more likely to want to go overseas than another a league club given his age with most the league starting already.

I feel it would be more fringe players rather than first team or the ones that are not 100% on board.

But the longer they are not payed the more likely more will want to up and leave.

I just want some new owners......

North to Jets

He is certainly never going to be a #product. He is shit.

Their team is in the process of folding. I think he has genuine fears that #welcomeclutbratten&maclaren are legit. And I wouldn't t be suprised if they want to move on from our satellite club.

You do realize we're just taking the piss right?

Very interesting, I had zero idea he was that disliked by Roar fans..

Apparently we trialled, and were very close to signing him, a couple of years back.

Maybe I'll have to reassess my views on him by watching him closer.

Jerks have a distinct lack of cover at wide back atm so if we were able to easily fit him in whatever we have remaining with the cap, I imagine it can't hurt to have him around.

What's his injury record like?

The whole Brattan wants to go to Victory thing is literally a troll some idiot made up on here. Its completely untrue afaik. Will be pretty annoyed his drinking money is running dry though.

Its cute how desperately Vuck fans desire our players. Cant develop your own?

Edited by roary's mane: 19/8/2015 07:35:16 AM

He'll be cover for the perpetually injured LDV/Olyroos absence of Donks. The more I think about it the more sense that makes. He will be like our version of Wilko for the 'roos.

I'd hope not as we already have McKay, Lustica & Clut.

Yes, take Brown, please!

I think Thwaite will be DM tbh, seeing as though JA wants to put Brattan further up the park.

I'm only speculating but seeing as JA wants Thwaite and given the number of CB's we have it would make sense that someone wants out from that position. (Unless JA intends to use Thwaite as a DM). :shock:


I would personally pay for Brown's airfare to Newcastle right now if I was given the opportunity. Yes he showed promise in an ACL game three years ago but based on his performances last season he would be close to the worst player in the A-league. If you don't believe me just have a look at the goals we conceded when he played and you'll see why.

He's gotta be bloody close if not.

Would still be a foreigner for the acl though, I'd imagine.

Does Broich count as a local player now?

Accept it.



Bench: Theo, Maclaren, Broxham, Geria, Clut

I disagree tbh. I just get so frustrated by the guy. His inconsistency slays me.

This is the list of Roar players from the Contracts Thread:



Would take Borello, North, Clut, Brattan, Broich, DeVere, Maclaren, McKay, Brown in an instant at the Jerks tbh.

Would probably take Luke Devere to. Then wrap him up in a nice package and send him to Europe next season for a handsome fee :d

Slippery Fish would be a good pick up for most A-League clubs.

Bratten can come to Melbourne after he gets a number 1 on his hair. Fmd

:lol:

#product

#WelcomeLuke

Feel your pain. I'd feel sorry for guys if you lost Clut and Borrello.

Maybe not so much if they came to us 8-[

Brattan to Victory lel.

-PB

Who do you think?

Hardly surprising.

I'm thinking at least one CB will go.