...Central Coast are looking at other alternatives in case — such as Kearyn Baccus at the Wanderers.

The 24-year-old has only made two starts for Tony Popovic’s side, but is highly rated — and is contracted until the end of next season.

All of that must be concerning to Liam Rose, the highly rated 19-year-old who was an almost ever-present for the Mariners this year. Rose has a year left in Gosford, but we hear Melbourne City are very keen on reuniting him with Liam Fitzgerald and Anthony Cacares.