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[southmelb]

2 glaring issues at play with our team, we cant turn dominance into goals/or enough goals, we've left a heap on the table the past 2 games, we also look very vulnerable on transition attacks and should have fallen behind that one time they broke and missed a one on one. We should absolutely smash this team back at lakeside but we cant finish teams off.

All previous results aside Olympic are the next strongest team in this group and next week will be a real test, good news for us is its a match we can afford to lose going by the current standings.

Messourouni getting 25 mins off the bench is an absolute piss take.

 

[SMFC1959]

Not the greatest of performances. Still can’t believe we didn’t put another 3-4 goals past them. They were of the standard of a bottom 3 NPL Vic team or VPL1 team.

Mikkola and Dovison were poor today. Unlucky for Aguek not to convert that shot that hit the crossbar.

I liked the look of Habibi. Held the ball up well and looked good at times. Hopefully with more game time we can see more of him.

Now we are 6 points ahead at the halfway stage of the group phase. Happily take a draw away next week to Olympic.

 

[SMFC1959]

2 glaring issues at play with our team, we cant turn dominance into goals/or enough goals, we've left a heap on the table the past 2 games, we also look very vulnerable on transition attacks and should have fallen behind that one time they broke and missed a one on one. We should absolutely smash this team back at lakeside but we cant finish teams off.

All previous results aside Olympic are the next strongest team in this group and next week will be a real test, good news for us is its a match we can afford to lose going by the current standings.

Messourouni getting 25 mins off the bench is an absolute piss take.

Good points.

We struggled to deal with turnovers and got caught out on the transition. Against a good team, that will be punished.

 

[Souk]

Thought Spink and Painter-Andrews were two of our best tbh

 

[SMFC1959]

Thought Spink and Painter-Andrews were two of our best tbh

Agree. They were solid. Lampard was solid too.

We missed the liveliness of Lavale.

 

[southmelb]

Max is the only one walking a suspension tightrope. Nobody knowa how long Bonada is out for either.

 

[Souk]

Agree. They were solid. Lampard was solid too.

We missed the liveliness of Lavale.

Yeah strange to see him not get a gig - the press looked nowhere near as effective without the energy of him and Bonada

Thought Uchida was good, Aguek decent, Pope/Leech good off the bench too

Max/Dovison/Pasquali all shit me at various times

 

[Souk]

Max is the only one walking a suspension tightrope. Nobody knowa how long Bonada is out for either.

Two weeks was the word in the social club today

 

[southmelb]

So Lavale got dropped? I swear this club pisses me off sometimes, what if we needed a goal? Messourouni must be getting forced in.

 

[Souk]

So Lavale got dropped? I swear this club pisses me off sometimes, what if we needed a goal? Messourouni must be getting forced in.

I'm assuming rested

 

[Hellenic_blue&white]

2 glaring issues at play with our team, we cant turn dominance into goals/or enough goals, we've left a heap on the table the past 2 games, we also look very vulnerable on transition attacks and should have fallen behind that one time they broke and missed a one on one. We should absolutely smash this team back at lakeside but we cant finish teams off.

This is the biggest concern.

All previous results aside Olympic are the next strongest team in this group and next week will be a real test, good news for us is its a match we can afford to lose going by the current standings.

This would be the game to rotate and rest a few.. would be happy for Olympic to secure second spot.

Messourouni getting 25 mins off the bench is an absolute piss take.

Makes zero sense!

So Lavale got dropped? I swear this club pisses me off sometimes, what if we needed a goal? Messourouni must be getting forced in.

Lavale was rested is what i figure also but i agree with what you are saying, leave him on the bench incase the game goes pearshaped. Gave the opportunity for some others to play in rotation.. Aguek was due to start this game on back of performances either way!

 

[Hellenic_blue&white]

Yeah strange to see him not get a gig - the press looked nowhere near as effective without the energy of him and Bonada

Bonada s fire was missing for us to really pin them down.

Thought Uchida was good, Aguek decent, Pope/Leech good off the bench too

Uchida is great only issue is he needs a clearer head sometimes to be quicker on the pass. Aguek is our best choice up front and with Bonada he will shine even more.

Max/Dovison/Pasquali all shit me at various times

Pasquali has given us a dimension we have long lacked in midfield imo. He is one of our best on park 3 weeks now and a big reason for the lift in creational play!

 

[Hellenic_blue&white]

Not the greatest of performances. Still can’t believe we didn’t put another 3-4 goals past them. They were of the standard of a bottom 3 NPL Vic team or VPL1 team.

Agree a very typically dirty side at times also...

Mikkola and Dovison were poor today. Unlucky for Aguek not to convert that shot that hit the crossbar.

Yeah they seemed off the pace at times.

I liked the look of Habibi. Held the ball up well and looked good at times. Hopefully with more game time we can see more of him.

Yeah was good at times and average mistakes at others but early days..
Was good seeing Khaddour for the short time we did.. they will both gel and will only get better.

Now we are 6 points ahead at the halfway stage of the group phase. Happily take a draw away next week to Olympic.

100% break in these players with more game time and help our brethren from north of the border at same time!

 

[SMFC1959]

So Lavale got dropped? I swear this club pisses me off sometimes, what if we needed a goal? Messourouni must be getting forced in.

I could be wrong but I could swear I heard the commentator say that Lavale was injured.

 

[SMFC1959]

Two weeks was the word in the social club today

Yep - tv coverage confirmed that it was 2 matches. He’s back for the Moreton City away fixture.

 

[southmelb]

Yep - tv coverage confirmed that it was 2 matches. He’s back for the Moreton City away fixture.

If its 2 wouldnt it be broadmeadow at home?

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Im going up with 2 other blokes plus my mate who lives in Syd now will be attending..

Hobart we took about 80+ people mid week this year I reckon this will be 120-150 away fans which is a massive effort. Fans are doing this on their own accord with no bus provided by the club either

Hotel close to Carlton Train Station should organise a meet up with South fans

Will be up on friday and family there has alresdy bought the tickets, they 'tuned out' Olympic supporters.. get to see them so its a 2 birds one stone type situation, there will be 7 of us total incl the kids..

Great to see plenty of South fans heading up for the Sydney Olympic match. Hopefully we can get 50-70 supporters up for it.

You guys are all fantastic... BRAVO... 4 of us are flying up on Saturday morning tickets booked, cant wait.

Post on here when whater pub is decided onas a meeting point, see you all Saturday.

FORZA HELLAS>>>>>>>>

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Not the greatest of performances. Still can’t believe we didn’t put another 3-4 goals past them. They were of the standard of a bottom 3 NPL Vic team or VPL1 team.

Mikkola and Dovison were poor today. Unlucky for Aguek not to convert that shot that hit the crossbar.

I liked the look of Habibi. Held the ball up well and looked good at times. Hopefully with more game time we can see more of him.

Now we are 6 points ahead at the halfway stage of the group phase. Happily take a draw away next week to Olympic.

I liked Habibi as well, looked hungry to contribute.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Thought Spink and Painter-Andrews were two of our best tbh

Spink is strong but worries me sometimes on the ball with his decision making.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

I could be wrong but I could swear I heard the commentator say that Lavale was injured.

Thats what I thought I heard too...