The Aussies Abroad Thread 2


The Aussies Abroad Thread 2

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Great to see Mass Luongo do well again, unsung hero for us and I won’t forget he’s feats in the 2015 Asian Cup where he was the MVP of the tournament.

Given our depth in midfield now it will be interesting to see if he’s back in the fold but now with more experience to work with.

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johnszasz - 24 Sep 2023 7:09 AM
grazorblade - 24 Sep 2023 6:27 AM

The next window is a massive opportunity for exposure. Arnie was right to forge a core via Tokyo. 

Big chance to finally get Strain on. Midfield will look different. 

Souttar isn't a secret in England. Could risk it where he plays underdone and either does very well against England or gets battered which potentially affects suitors but any rational club scout knows lack of games affects a player. 

England are going to be so tough but a Circati Burgess start would be great to see. The NZ game offers a lot of fringe players the chance too. It's rare we get two games so close without travel as well. 

Great to see the Olyroos of 2020(2021) step up in their careers that’s what Arnie wanted when he took over the team for Tokyo.
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Barca4Life - 24 Sep 2023 9:03 PM
Great to see Mass Luongo do well again, unsung hero for us and I won’t forget he’s feats in the 2015 Asian Cup where he was the MVP of the tournament.

Given our depth in midfield now it will be interesting to see if he’s back in the fold but now with more experience to work with.

I can't think of a midfielder in the 8 whose better to be honest. 
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Luongo needs to play. He's our most in form midfielder. 
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Quicky - 24 Sep 2023 10:24 PM
Luongo needs to play. He's our most in form midfielder. 

I only see Robertson ever having the potential to eclipse Luongo on what skill level he's reached. Baccus is handy and hopefully will get better. I like Devlin for when we need the terrier type. People seem to forget all the chaos Luongo has stood up in. Asian Cup knockout games, sweaty ME qualifiers, scary Honduras away (one of his best games IMO)
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Iredale played the final 20 minutes in Germany over night in a 2-0 loss.
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Nice to see Genreau starting against Lens. 
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Circati just scored a late minute equaliser for Parma. Not only is he playing 90 minutes every match at a good level but he is having very good performances every game. Should really be in contention for starting minutes with the Socceroos in the very near future. 
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Circati's GOAL
https://x.com/FOXDeportes/status/1705975802326569281?s=20
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tillio is back for celtic b
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Yazbek was a sub for the second game in a row. Hope he wins his spot back. Seems to happen in europe with the longer season and bigger benches and larger scouting nets
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grazorblade - 25 Sep 2023 3:27 AM
tillio is back for celtic b

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-OMv7TpomE&t=3s

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Lurker - 25 Sep 2023 6:21 AM
grazorblade - 25 Sep 2023 3:27 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-OMv7TpomE&t=3s

Better off being in the aleague 
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lukerobinho - 25 Sep 2023 6:33 AM
Lurker - 25 Sep 2023 6:21 AM

Better off being in the aleague 

That may well happen.

“at the ayr vs celtic b team game and marco tilio is the smallest man i have ever seen in my life”
“One of Ayr's co-comms said at one point  "...can see John Kennedy in the stand here and he's not amused, Marco Tillio standing static as Finn (their LB) makes a 60 yard run" “

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lukerobinho - 25 Sep 2023 6:33 AM
Lurker - 25 Sep 2023 6:21 AM

Better off being in the aleague 

bit hasty

first day back from injury

guessing he will be a month away from pushing from firsts if he is good enough
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grazorblade - 25 Sep 2023 3:27 AM
tillio is back for celtic b

Young Bonetig from WSW also played his first game 
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Lurker - 25 Sep 2023 1:26 PM
lukerobinho - 25 Sep 2023 6:33 AM

That may well happen.

“at the ayr vs celtic b team game and marco tilio is the smallest man i have ever seen in my life”
“One of Ayr's co-comms said at one point  "...can see John Kennedy in the stand here and he's not amused, Marco Tillio standing static as Finn (their LB) makes a 60 yard run" “

He's in for a shock when he sees Joe Caletti then. 
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johnszasz - 24 Sep 2023 10:41 PM
Quicky - 24 Sep 2023 10:24 PM

I only see Robertson ever having the potential to eclipse Luongo on what skill level he's reached. Baccus is handy and hopefully will get better. I like Devlin for when we need the terrier type. People seem to forget all the chaos Luongo has stood up in. Asian Cup knockout games, sweaty ME qualifiers, scary Honduras away (one of his best games IMO)

Particularly as Roberson has stepped up from Man City to div 3. 
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All 3 starting for Boro in cup in Bradford. Luongo bench and Burgess rested against Wolves. Ipswich definitely aiming for Playoffs. Bouzanis bench. Watts starts against Luton while Bilokapic starts clocking up a lot of minutes. 
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Atkinson supposedly had a scan today. I'd expect more drama or leaks if it were something very serious. Not a peep. Let's just say 8 weeks for framing it not being so bad.

Doyle out for a very long time according to Leicester which puts Souttar up one notch. They play a back 3 so it's in his favour yet I'm not holding my breath he'll even make the bench. 
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Caleb Watts off with an injury just before half-time for Exeter City. Don't know the extent of the injury. 
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johnszasz - 27 Sep 2023 3:52 AM
All 3 starting for Boro in cup in Bradford. Luongo bench and Burgess rested against Wolves. Ipswich definitely aiming for Playoffs. Bouzanis bench. Watts starts against Luton while Bilokapic starts clocking up a lot of minutes. 

Mcgree with an assist is good his building up form 
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charlied - 26 Sep 2023 4:42 PM
Lurker - 25 Sep 2023 1:26 PM

He's in for a shock when he sees Joe Caletti then. 

Josh Nisbet says hello
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johnszasz - 24 Sep 2023 10:41 PM
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I only see Robertson ever having the potential to eclipse Luongo on what skill level he's reached. Baccus is handy and hopefully will get better. I like Devlin for when we need the terrier type. People seem to forget all the chaos Luongo has stood up in. Asian Cup knockout games, sweaty ME qualifiers, scary Honduras away (one of his best games IMO)

Luongo's better performances have been some time ago. Things in football constantly change. Younger Aussie midfielders have improved. 
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bbouy - 25 Sep 2023 2:01 AM
Circati just scored a late minute equaliser for Parma. Not only is he playing 90 minutes every match at a good level but he is having very good performances every game. Should really be in contention for starting minutes with the Socceroos in the very near future. 

Good to read this.
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Decentric 2 - 27 Sep 2023 8:48 AM
johnszasz - 24 Sep 2023 10:41 PM

Luongo's better performances have been some time ago. Things in football constantly change. Younger Aussie midfielders have improved. 

Commenting again on matters you know little or nothing about. Luongo is regarded as one of the best players in the team currently in 2nd place (by goal difference) in the Championship.

Here are the player ratings for Ipswich v Blackburn played 23rd September

Vaclav Hladky6.7
Harry Clarke6.9
Luke Woolfenden6.6
Cameron Burgess7.1
Leif Davis6.8
Sam Morsy7.8
Massimo Luongo8.5
Wes Burns6.5
Conor Chaplin6.5
Nathan Broadhead7.6
George Hirst7.2
Marcus Harness6.2
Jack Taylor6.0
Brandon Williams6.3
Omari Hutchinson7.9
Dane Scarlett5.9







































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Lurker - 27 Sep 2023 11:16 AM
Decentric 2 - 27 Sep 2023 8:48 AM

Commenting again on matters you know little or nothing about. Luongo is regarded as one of the best players in the team currently in 2nd place (by goal difference) in the Championship.

Here are the player ratings for Ipswich v Blackburn played 23rd September

Vaclav Hladky6.7
Harry Clarke6.9
Luke Woolfenden6.6
Cameron Burgess7.1
Leif Davis6.8
Sam Morsy7.8
Massimo Luongo8.5
Wes Burns6.5
Conor Chaplin6.5
Nathan Broadhead7.6
George Hirst7.2
Marcus Harness6.2
Jack Taylor6.0
Brandon Williams6.3
Omari Hutchinson7.9
Dane Scarlett5.9







































He's been in great form this season & was instrumental in Ipswich getting promoted last season. You can pretty much say that he's our best midfielder currently available for selection, so if he's not selected for the Friendly's next month it will be a travesty. 
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Decentric 2 - 27 Sep 2023 8:48 AM
johnszasz - 24 Sep 2023 10:41 PM

Luongo's better performances have been some time ago. Things in football constantly change. Younger Aussie midfielders have improved. 

Luongo is the most in form midfielder we have right now. 
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Arnold doenst like him though

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Quicky - 27 Sep 2023 12:56 PM
Decentric 2 - 27 Sep 2023 8:48 AM

Luongo is the most in form midfielder we have right now. 

thats not saying alot for the current under 30's let alone mid 20's who should be getting to peak let alone in it.
I'd like to see him back in the fray but I suspect only injuries will force GA picking him.


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