Not to the same extent. I couldn't have said this a few months ago as did not have the data, but I've compiled comprehensive data. ATM...

Try to find some off his footage. He's very skilled and intelligent. He was fine at Championship level too. Compared to our other mids...

Yes true. That's very useful on the counter-attack.

Haven't seen it as much recently, but he has used it effectively against some of the slightly weaker Socceroo opponents. Geria doesn't...

I've barely been able to get a look at him, but have seen some very good things. He played about 25 mins in a friendly against Ecuador...

1v1s, Aus v Cameroon Player's name, number of unique 1v1s; ledger +, -, 0; % of duels won. Ryan - contested no 1v1s. Geria - 10 duels...

You're talking about the guy that got us to the Rd of 16 last WC with a brilliant solo goal against Denmark. Sure that was a one-off and...

Well said about Popa’s success after Arnie’s slow start!

Okay. All good. Misunderstood the intent of the post. Herrington and Circati are better ball players at CB than Burgess. As are...

With due respect, Quicky, in the Popa 3-4-3, 5--2-3, 5-4-1 system, the central midfielders play under a lot more time and space pressure...

Bennie isn't really a wingback is he? And Overy, while promising, is only 18 and hasn't been starting for Man U under 18s.

thanks - you covered my viewpoint.

Stensness has been starting every game for a table-topping team in a decent euro league, and playing well by all reports. He might not...

Haven't watched but Stensness has been rating very well on fotmob etc, his team have been dominate so maybe some correlation in stats...

The first three - yes. Agree. Your arguments re Overy and Bennie are sound. Based on Socceroos, Strain isn't as good as Atkinson...