The Aussies Abroad Thread 2


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Decentric 2 - 18 May 2024 11:31 AM
Quicky - 16 May 2024 9:04 PM

Agree with 1 and 2 selections based on what I've seen recently.

Not even sure who Francois is?

I feel like Teague has a better all round skill set than Devlin.  Devlin has usually struggled for the Socceroos too.

Genreau has never done much for the Socceroos, but could still potentially be playing top tier  French football.

Macarthur use Jake Hollman as a number 6 at times, even though I think he needs a twin screener in this role.  Hollman has the advantage  over so many other midfielders in that he gets his head up whilst ball carrying and dribbling ( like Brook) so he  can scan the field  of play simultaneously, easily enabling him to make better decisions. 

Jordi Valadon has immense potential in terms of technical qualities on the ball, being hard to  close down with his fast handling speed, even though he has not played much for Melb Vic at this stage.

There is also Yazbek.

Baccus has usually done well for the Socceroos, despite others supposedly playing at a higher club level.





Baccus has not done well for the Socceroos for a while now.  Having him as DM would risk losing possession and turnovers.  And going forward he got no creativity.
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Baccus and Strain playing their final game for St Mirren on Sunday. Both are out of contract and knocked back the clubs new offers.
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Quicky - 16 May 2024 9:04 PM
grazorblade - 16 May 2024 3:52 PM

I'd go:
1. O'Neill
2. Nieuwenhof
3. Baccus
4. Francois
5. Devlin

Would have no issue with Irvine in the role either. 

Agree with 1 and 2 selections based on what I've seen recently.

Not even sure who Francois is?

I feel like Teague has a better all round skill set than Devlin.  Devlin has usually struggled for the Socceroos too.

Genreau has never done much for the Socceroos, but could still potentially be playing top tier  French football.

Macarthur use Jake Hollman as a number 6 at times, even though I think he needs a twin screener in this role.  Hollman has the advantage  over so many other midfielders in that he gets his head up whilst ball carrying and dribbling ( like Brook) so he  can scan the field  of play simultaneously, easily enabling him to make better decisions. 

Jordi Valadon has immense potential in terms of technical qualities on the ball, being hard to  close down with his fast handling speed, even though he has not played much for Melb Vic at this stage.

There is also Yazbek.

Baccus has usually done well for the Socceroos, despite others supposedly playing at a higher club level.





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Decentric 2 - 18 May 2024 11:17 AM
johnszasz - 15 May 2024 10:41 PM

Italiano, Talbot,   Bovalina still only young, plus WSW's youngster Simmons are all making progress. 

From what I’ve seen of Italiano and Talbot they’re nothing but average 
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johnszasz - 15 May 2024 10:41 PM
Melbcityguy - 15 May 2024 10:24 PM

4 more years until citizenship would it be? I still don't get the idea we're in crisis mode at right back. We've got Strain who has been good every time he's played but for those injuries. Atkinson holds his own in bigger games. We've got some good young ones coming through plus Deng in an emergency.

Italiano, Talbot,   Bovalina still only young, plus WSW's youngster Simmons are all making progress. 
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Viking Roos lost  4-1 to lillestrom

Gianni played 88 mins as a cb 

Bell from new Zealand played a full match 

Daggers played the second half and yazbek didn't get off the bench.

I wish they were doing a bit better with all the Aussies they have there but it seems they have dropped off from last season 
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grazorblade - 16 May 2024 9:08 PM
Quicky - 16 May 2024 9:04 PM

i was counting hof as a 10 but indeed he can play 6 or 8

I'd like to see Hof in the team somewhere.

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Middlesbrough local rag wrote this about Sammy 

Described as a low-risk gamble by Boro officials when he signed from Central Coast Mariners last summer, Silvera showed flashes of potential in his first season but proved raw to say the least. However, this first year was intended to be a season of learning for him and he was never really intended to play as many minutes as he did. That he played more than fellow forwards Riley McGree and Marcus Forss says a lot

No news on mcgree at the moment but Glover is rumored to be leaving 
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Quicky - 16 May 2024 9:04 PM
grazorblade - 16 May 2024 3:52 PM

I'd go:
1. O'Neill
2. Nieuwenhof
3. Baccus
4. Francois
5. Devlin

Would have no issue with Irvine in the role either. 

i was counting hof as a 10 but indeed he can play 6 or 8
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dr. bellows - 16 May 2024 4:55 PM
grazorblade - 16 May 2024 3:52 PM

According to Hibs supporters, Triantis has been a revelation in midfield after initially signing as cb cover. Again rated on of Hibs best in 3-0 overnight win. For last few months, Baccus has mostly been coming off the bench but apparently played well overnight when given start. Hearts fans seem to be forming the view that Devlin is a better 8 than 6. Been rated MOM or close to it in recent performances. I don't like Nisbet at 6. 8 or 10 for me.

interesting that triantis seems to be have been dropped by monty and brought back by his replacement (assuming he wasn't injured). He does look like he was one of the best players too
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grazorblade - 16 May 2024 3:52 PM
Despite getting motm last game i wondèr if baccus is in a bit of trouble for the 6 role

Best to worst form imo

1. Oniell (injured)
2. Francois
3. Devlin
4. Baccus
5. Triantis

Nisbet and balard are options there too

I'd go:
1. O'Neill
2. Nieuwenhof
3. Baccus
4. Francois
5. Devlin

Would have no issue with Irvine in the role either. 
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grazorblade - 16 May 2024 3:52 PM
Despite getting motm last game i wondèr if baccus is in a bit of trouble for the 6 role

Best to worst form imo


1. Oniell (injured)
2. Francois
3. Devlin
4. Baccus
5. Triantis

Nisbet and balard are options there too

According to Hibs supporters, Triantis has been a revelation in midfield after initially signing as cb cover. Again rated on of Hibs best in 3-0 overnight win. For last few months, Baccus has mostly been coming off the bench but apparently played well overnight when given start. Hearts fans seem to be forming the view that Devlin is a better 8 than 6. Been rated MOM or close to it in recent performances. I don't like Nisbet at 6. 8 or 10 for me.

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SoccerooFan - 16 May 2024 7:44 AM
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Bit of a worry that both Strain & Atkinson didn't get on the field, as they are everyone's top 2 RBs for the Roos.
90 mins for Francois & another win to avoid relegation - he played a major role in them staying up.

Season rounding up with rotation and rest. Nothing much to worry about. 
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Despite getting motm last game i wondèr if baccus is in a bit of trouble for the 6 role

Best to worst form imo

1. Oniell (injured)
2. Francois
3. Devlin
4. Baccus
5. Triantis

Nisbet and balard are options there too
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SoccerooFan - 16 May 2024 7:44 AM
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Bit of a worry that both Strain & Atkinson didn't get on the field, as they are everyone's top 2 RBs for the Roos.
90 mins for Francois & another win to avoid relegation - he played a major role in them staying up.

Gee francois has made a difference to the team. He might be an outside chance of playing for fulham next season
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Boyle with a brace for Hibs v Motherwell. 
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grazorblade - 16 May 2024 7:00 AM
Baccus devlin rowles and triantis started

Boyle with 2 goals, devlin with an assist and baccus fotmob motm

Bit of a worry that both Strain & Atkinson didn't get on the field, as they are everyone's top 2 RBs for the Roos.
90 mins for Francois & another win to avoid relegation - he played a major role in them staying up.
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Baccus devlin rowles and triantis started

Boyle with 2 goals, devlin with an assist and baccus fotmob motm
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https://www.kicker.de/trainingsstart-ohne-irvine-wegen-hochzeits-panne-1025056/artikel

Irvine had a 2 day bender after promotion that he and his partner forgot their passports for their wedding in Denmark. Much easier to do it there due to all the German red tape. 
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Tete has scored from a penalty despite although Kelly the usual penalty taker.
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Tete Yengi is putting him self about against Aberdeen, decent tireless runs but isolated when running the channels, some great hold up play, working hard defensively, will probably pickup a card second half.
Probably hoping to get a move away from the club.
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Laws & Mabil both played the full 90 in an important win. Currently sitting in the relegation playoff position, but 2 wins to finish the season should be enough. Mabil with an assist as well. 
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Duke's winning goal in extra time
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Everyone's favourite Striker, Mitch Duke, scores the winner to keep his team 2nd on the ladder. 
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Melbcityguy - 15 May 2024 10:24 PM
Mikael Doka: “I love my country [Brazil] too and I think it’s the best national team in the world. But if they don’t want me, it’s not that Australia is second choice. If I am here and the Australian team comes to me first – I’m going there.” [
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4 more years until citizenship would it be? I still don't get the idea we're in crisis mode at right back. We've got Strain who has been good every time he's played but for those injuries. Atkinson holds his own in bigger games. We've got some good young ones coming through plus Deng in an emergency.
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Mikael Doka: “I love my country [Brazil] too and I think it’s the best national team in the world. But if they don’t want me, it’s not that Australia is second choice. If I am here and the Australian team comes to me first – I’m going there.” [
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Deng played a full match in a 3-1 win against kewells Yokohama 
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Quicky - 14 May 2024 7:25 PM
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He'll be back in the A-League soon you'd think. 

It would not surprise me, talented coach. 
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ddavies - 14 May 2024 7:54 AM
Seb Esposito (Lecce) made the Serie A squad for the third time this season, sitting on the pine.  Has played nearly 1500 minutes for their Primavera team this season.

Good on him. We have s lot of good CBs coming through. 
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Barca4Life - 14 May 2024 6:31 PM
Monty just got sacked by Hibs, interesting timing in the last month of the season though. 

He'll be back in the A-League soon you'd think. 
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