No, we depend too much on Castro. However we certainly have the good form at the right time. If the good form continues and the indifferent form of some of the teams ahead of us continues then we look a very good chance to make it

I don't know who has the toughest draw out of Adelaide, Sydney and the 2 Melbournes - but I think one of them is going to falter - and if we can do Sydney on their patch this weekend then they will be looking very shaky.

Loving the enthusiasum of everyone here but I don't think we will get over the line. Bit too much of an ask.

Happy to be proven wrong by our squad though.

We did beat Wellington without Castro (well he came on for a cameo). Not exactly the yardstick at the moment, but I think the boys are getting back to where they were last year (i.e. able to guts out the wins).

We played without him and could hardly hold onto any possession, esp first half. We (mostly) looked terrible without him.

We played without him and could hardly hold onto any possession, esp first half. We (mostly) looked terrible without him.

I didn't say it was pretty or that we were better without him, but we did manage to win without him. He still needs a bit more support in the midfield ... hopefully Sandor and the new Hungarian player can create some combinations to provide that assistance.

Defensively it looks like we have secured things back there better, now the trouble is getting it to Keogh and Castro without resorting to a long ball.

Keeping track of my previous prediction.

Starting on 19 points and the end of round 17.



Could just about fall over the line into the finals. [-o<

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/02/15/socceroos-defender-williams-open-homecoming-kick-start-career

Socceroos defender Williams open to homecoming to kick-start career

EXCLUSIVE: Fit-again Socceroos defender Rhys Williams has sparked a scramble between A-League clubs after revealing his willingness to return to Australia to rekindle his career.
By David Lewis

15 Feb 2016 - 7:08 PM UPDATED YESTERDAY 7:08 PM

"Sometimes you need to start again and it might be a good option. If somebody wanted to take me there and it would be good for my future and my family, I’d definitely look at it," Williams said.

“The league is growing and going there is something I've been discussing with my agent. We've had a few chats with different people and the thought appeals to me.

“Being at home in the nice environment and playing for a manager who believes in me could be the best way to move forward again.

“Sometimes in life, you have to take a different route to go where you ultimately want to go - and if I were to go back to Australia and be a big part of a team there, then why not?”

“Come the (northern) summer I would be able to head back home, so if anybody is interested they should give me a call!”

Love to believe that would be a good signing. Potentially.. not really

Over 7000 members now. Also apparently we are wearing a cyan coloured strip this Sat.

Looks awful - especially with black shorts and the lines on the bottom half of the shirt.

Could he play straight away .. Rhys that is. How much can you check before you actually sign him on

I'm actually bloody surprised just how many WA products are playing in the UK. Quite special really having the option of all these boys coming back to play for Perth. Really boosts the club.. some of these Eastern states clubs would kill for the home grown talent pool we have available abroad. tis good

What are people's thoughts on Kosta Petratos??

I have only seen a little of him, and he looked very unsure on the ball (turned it over easily). Work in progress?

Seemed a bit odd he was brought on at that stage of the game.
With Garcia on the bench, that is one of the more suitable situations for Kenny to put him on the pitch.

[size=3][Although my last coaching move was to sack Harold after 99 games, 'cause I thought he should be an awful lot better than he is with that number of games under his belt].[/size]

Looks tacky, especially with the '20 years' in the middle of sponsors/badges.