We're off to Rio- so now what?

Discussion in 'Australia' started by el-capitano, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. el-capitano

    el-capitano Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    Sydney
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    A prediction from AAP:

    Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/the-lowdown-road-to-brazil-20130619-2oj1u.html#ixzz2WfFY7Uzo

    Who's your picks and where do we go from here?
     
  2. el-capitano

    el-capitano Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    Sydney
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Rogic still wants some of the 'dad's army' to play on:

    Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/golden-oldies-veterans-vital-to-world-cup-quest-says-rogic-20130620-2olsq.html#ixzz2Wl7ikFKp
     
  3. Like No Other

    Like No Other New Member

    Jun 20, 2013
    Club:
    Melbourne Victory
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Who do people see as our No 2 keeper for Brazil? Langerak or Galekovic?
     
  4. Quicky

    Quicky Member

    Jul 2, 2007
    Wherever I May Roam
    Club:
    Melbourne Victory
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Whoever is getting game time. So that's probably Galekovic.
     
  5. Quicky

    Quicky Member

    Jul 2, 2007
    Wherever I May Roam
    Club:
    Melbourne Victory
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    I'm surprised there is no love for Leckie in that predictor.

    We really need to find a left back before the World Cup too. I can see us leaking on that side with Ogmonster and McKay.

    I'm pumping for Traore.
     
  6. Like No Other

    Like No Other New Member

    Jun 20, 2013
    Club:
    Melbourne Victory
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Troare was without peer last season until injured.
     
  7. Quicky

    Quicky Member

    Jul 2, 2007
    Wherever I May Roam
    Club:
    Melbourne Victory
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    I'm biased but he was seriously good. Much better than Behich as an example. My only criticism of him defensively is his penchant for letting players cut back inside from time to time.
     
  8. Gold is the Colour

    Dec 17, 2005
    Perth Australia
    Club:
    Perth Glory
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Lowry isn't mentioned at all but was one of the best players for Millwall last year? Van play LB as well.

    I'd actually like them to take a couple of the real youngsters as well, ala Milligan in 06
     
  9. el-capitano

    el-capitano Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    Sydney
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    So is McGowan on the scrapheap?

    http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1168957/Axed-McGowan-targets-early-Socceroos-recall
     
  10. el-capitano

    el-capitano Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    Sydney
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Here's the likely replacements for Kruse:

    Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/...knee-injury-20140119-3128k.html#ixzz2qqFSkocn
     
  11. el-capitano

    el-capitano Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    Sydney
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    A few more names on Ange's scouting trip:

    http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1179194/Postecoglou-out-to-woo-Liverpool-s-Smith
     
  12. el-capitano

    el-capitano Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    Sydney
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Williams may be joining Kruse watching it on tv! :eek:

    http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1179942/Karanka-feels-for-injured-Williams
     
  13. el-capitano

    el-capitano Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    Sydney
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Ange’s case for the defence

    INJURED

    Rhys Williams

    Trent Sainsbury

    CLUBLESS

    Lucas Neill

    POSSIBLES

    Tomislav Mrcela

    Curtis Good

    Matthew Spiranovic

    Sasa Ognenovsi

    Shane Lowry

    Bailey Wright

    http://www.news.com.au/sport/footba...t-from-world-cup/story-fndkzvnd-1226834133565
     
  14. el-capitano

    el-capitano Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    Sydney
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    I like this from Ange:

    http://www.news.com.au/sport/footba...-but-russia-2018/story-fndkzvnd-1226838601748
     
  15. el-capitano

    el-capitano Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    Sydney
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Also:

    http://www.foxsports.com.au/footbal...ntra-for-ecuador/story-e6frf4l3-1226838119938
     
  16. nurvin

    nurvin Member

    Feb 11, 2011
    Socceroos are changing generation, no more time of Kewell and Viduka, no more Schwarzer or Neill, new blood is coming, world cup 2014 signs the beginning of the new era. Who do you see in the National Team in the future, until 2018?
     
  17. nurvin

    nurvin Member

    Feb 11, 2011
    obvious young players who are already in the national team and I'm sure that will be there for a while are Adam Taggart and Tommy Oar:
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  18. Soccer Dad Tips

    Soccer Dad Tips New Member

    Mar 15, 2014
    Sydney, Australia
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    From the A-League : -

    Forwards
    - James Troisi - Melbourne Victory
    - Adam Taggert - Newcastle jets
    - Tom Juric - Western Sydney Wanderers

    Mid
    I have no idea?
    Matthew Spiranovic (WSW played him in ACL in this position and it adds to strengthen our defensive game)
    We need another Play making Mid (I have no idea who it could be?)
    except for Mark Milligan
     
  19. Scythian

    Scythian Member

    Jan 3, 2014
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Have you seen this video about Asian teams?

     
  20. zhuangzi

    zhuangzi Member

    Feb 7, 2008
    Australia
    Club:
    Sydney FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    God, that selection in the OP feels like it's from another universe.

    Ange sure put an end to a lot of bullshit.
     
  21. Kamran

    Kamran Member

    Nov 19, 2004
    Melbourne - AUS
    Club:
    Perspolis
    Nat'l Team:
    Iran
    How are you guys planning to watch the games. Any pubs gonna be open to watch the games and have some bacon and eggs?
     
  22. Scythian

    Scythian Member

    Jan 3, 2014
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Cold beer and barbecue!
     
  23. Kamran

    Kamran Member

    Nov 19, 2004
    Melbourne - AUS
    Club:
    Perspolis
    Nat'l Team:
    Iran
    Starting workday with beers and barbecue, unfortunately I am too soft for that.

    Any venues in Melbourne CBD?
     

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