I think Rogic should only be used for the last 20 as an impact player in the away leg. We need our best defensive XI out there and that probably includes the likes of Irvine, luongo, jedinak, mooy and troisi moreso than rogic.

Also we need him fresh for the home leg I reckon

Great topic. Do you think Ange will play 3 at the back?

Will he decide to use a goalkeeper? I think it would be a wise choice.

I would if I was him. It makes tactical sense. My goalkeeper of choice is Brad Jones. It will be a shame if he wasn't in the starting line up.

Play Timmy there, his dodgy ankle won't diminish his Goalkeeping ability , plus he can come up for any corners and free-kicks into the box

Agreed. We need timmy in the team for his presence and leadership

Nice.

You are the only one I have seen express this stupid view.

1st post in reply to mine. You fool.
I'm sorry if I have gotten bored of the same conversation before every single qualifying game, friendly and Confederation Cup game. For the last two years, the formation has been the same and the team selections have not varied significantly and the endless posts discussing very similar lines ups in the same formation are not that interesting. Maybe if we qualify for the World Cup, we can discuss who will be picked in the 23 man squad but either way, it will be 3 at the back and a pretty similar line up compared to the last two games.

Yeah nah, both teams have yellow cards wiped. Suspensions still stand.

http://dailyfootballshow.com/david-gallop-a-victory-for-fair-play-237/

griff1 was not agreeing with you.

That makes a huge difference...  for our players already sitting on a yellow,  Jedinak, Rogic, Juric, Luongo, Jackson Irvine, Degenek and a few others, instead of pulling out of a 50-50 challenge, they could fully commit to challenges in the away game

"If it's a slow news day"? Yeah, he must find the topic really interesting.

Should make for a very willing contest. I would guess, though, that that would favour the home team, as their supporters are more likely to get in the ear of the officials.

the formation is key there.

this is kind of how guardiola had man city line up when aguero and jesus were fit.  it was boss.

In defence of..myself...I agree that it's pointless (albeit interesting and I still read them!) posting suggested lineups that feature players not even in the squad, in a thread that is specifically about a certain match. That said, when discussing upcoming squads, players that should be in the roos, etc. then it's great to see people's thoughts as I know heaps of people on here watch way more games than I do and have their ears on the ground as to who is performing, in form and so on.

I was agreeing but not agreeing.

Anyway, the best part about these forums is all the differing opinions!

I'll take it :D

Apparently Honduras has finally leaked details of the socceroos hotel rooms, training sessions and arrivals.

Feeling excited and nervous and it's only Monday. Can't believe the Rugby League world cup is live on German TV but no channel will show the match here it seems.

NZ Peru is on Bein Sports USA. Can't find our game on any Bein page. Here's to hoping the AFC stream it.

Going incognito, for obvious reasons.

Honduran article on the arrival.

woops.

lol why the fuck is mile sterjovski there?

Tom Smithies has an article saying 50 000 tickets sold for Anz stadium leg with ffa expecting 65 000. Pleasantly suprised tbh. 

He's with the squad in a sort of general support and mentor role.

Ange mate, jeans on a plane? That can’t be comfortable - get the trackies out!

Never understood why people travel looking like they are going to a pyjama party
You see it even on two hour flights ffs

Be the change you want to see in the world.

It's ok. I'm happy to sit back and whinge.