https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/jets-sign-ex-mariners-defender-469390

Adelson signs on a 2 year deal:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4814912/jets-hand-adelson-an-a-league-lifeline/?cs=306

This is an interesting development. It may be why they've penciled him in. If Alessi has been unsettled for a while, it could explain Adelson's presence.

The Herald reporting we're trying to offload Daniel Alessi:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4795896/friendly-livestream-cancelled/?cs=306

Maybe paves the way for Adelson?

Interesting. At least they are getting a good look at him, and he is also keeping himself fit (and possibly in the shop window). We tend to get a lot of injuries, so is at least forward thinking ;)

He is still trialling with the Jerks. Was on the teamsheet for our first trial last night:



From what I hear, he is basically training/trialling with us and we will look to sign him if/when our first injury happens.

Yeah, I agree. With a minimal number of squad positions available, you wouldn't expect a team to sign an unproven squad player.
Some of our signings have been decent, however I am really hopeful that the final two will be able to add a lot to the squad. A well known Chinese player or one of decent pedigree needs to happen. Ma Lei Lei sometimes showed quality, but we need someone who is more consistent. I'm really hoping for a decent marquee too. 
It's been a while since we have had something exciting to cheer about, but it looks like this team is heading in the right direction.

I'm not sure if he is/was trialling but I don't imagine we would sign him unless we lost a player. 

We only have 2 squad spots left. 1 is going to be a Chinese player and the other Ernie Merrick confirmed will be an attacking marquee player. 

Unless we lose one of: Alessi, Cowburn, Hoffman, Katroumbis (sp), Vujica, Boogaard, Jackson - I can't see it happening. And I can't see us losing any of those guys. 

According to James Gardiner's twitter, Jake Adelson was trialing with Newcastle (as of 26 June). He's a player that has oodles of potential, but has had 2 serious knee injuries and has therefore not had a chance to reach that potential so far. He's a RB, which is a position Newcastle tend to struggle with, so could add depth, if he gets a gig. However, apparently there was no promise of an open position there. If he manages to get a contract, he would most likely be a squaddie, as they have Hoffman, as well as Cowburn, Vujica and Georgievski across the fullback positions. 
Source: https://twitter.com/JamesGardiner42/status/879502522603282433