It’s more like the situation when Eugene left us. Club felt the player should retire or at least have a reduced role on reduced terms. Player thinks they can still contribute meaningfully.

I have to say that I do think Ninko’s time is up.

I’d happily take him at AU for a season or two to provide some midfield depth whilst we bring through more youngsters. The club seems to have done well with such arrangements in the past, where veterans can provide their best in patches, showing the way for younger players keen to stamp their mark on the first eleven.

'Ninko' signed a three year contract everyone was lead to believe, when Macarthur fc came in, when he apparently nearly signed to go there. That means there is one year left on his contract so another club would have to buy it out. Otherwise, that means his third year is null n'void.

Not at all. 
Perhaps the club's hierarchy didn't think he was worth the $$ he was currently on. 
With or without the salary cap. 
It does happen in football. And it isn't a bad thing. 
Club has people that needs to make decisions on what salary people are worth in the club. And in most industries. 
Just because they could pay him more without a salary cap doesn't mean they should. 

Yeah. 
Exactly. Clubs have to make these decisions. 
Sometime they are right. Sometimes they are not. 

I think in Adelaides case they went with Izzo as his replacement. Probably the right decision??

In Ninkos case, definitely worth a reduction of wages if he was to stay. Wasnt the player he used to be. 
Players mostly do not like to believe it. 

Wanderers announcing a new signing in 30 mins.

The teaser they just posted confirms that it’s Yengi.

His career has just gone down the toilet then

Following the path of every talented young player who thinks the grass is greener over in the East…

Galloway, Kamau just to name a couple.

Kamau went to Heartle$$ first.

Would it be possible the cash is better in the East?

I’m well aware of that.

Yes.

But it still doesn’t mean it’s a good move from a football perspective. So many players think the grass is greener only to flop when they could’ve stayed at Adelaide and fulfilled their potential. Happens so often.

Will the departures of Yengi, Mo Toure and Dukuly mean that Musa Toure might be given a chance in the squad next season?

Also noting that both Goodwin and Brook were on loan, that only leaves Ibusuki, Blackwood, Bernardo and Irankunda as signed frontline options right?

Probably not. I also think he’s an attacking mid too.

Asad Kasumovic will be the biggest beneficiary especially now that he’s had a few months in a pro set-up.

My understanding is that Brook and Goodwin are likely to sign permanently but that relies on Goodwin getting out of his Saudi contract.

Tyvm - would love to see Kasumovic benefit from these departures. 

Musa Toure is a bench player in the NPL side. Jovanovic might get a look in during pre-season and Kasumovic will probably get more opportunities. Not a big fan of Madanha or Mo Bility although both have potential. 

Mo Bility. What a name! 

Plastic

Yeah I saw that name. That is farked.

Who approves these things? Don't the people that own these clubs have any pride?

It's so sad. I get it but it's still sad.
Other one that caught my ear yesterday was Jack White just did a show at the YouTube Theatre.
That's America though at least aha

CCM have released Miller, Tongyik, Smith, Bozanic, Hatch and Muller. No surprises there.

City have released Colakovski.

 Miller has been linked with Macarthur, Smith to Victory, Bozanic to Wanderers and Colakovski to Perth.

Geez what happened with tongyik he was doing great at city then mariners 

Adelaide should sign Tongyik

WSW have signed Nieuwenhof on a scholarship deal. Really should be on a senior deal imo.

I know, right? Every time I get an offer on FIFA I read Uber Eats and think WTF? 

Got a cap too. Hall and Rowles were good for CCM. Did he have a slight injury? I really hope to see him starting at a club ahead of a shabby import not of the grade. I hope for a bit more of a fair spread with good local players next season and the imports being of quality over quantity. 

Müller probably back to Liga 3 or Austria to round out career. I wonder what Bozanic will do. Miller to Macarthur is fine and in two years he'll be SPL.

How is this any different to Hyundai A-League, KFC BigBash, Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership. 

Colakovski to Perth confirmed. Good move for him.

edit: damn autocorrect 

That's my point. It was sarcasm