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The Guv Says: Season Preview
Written 10-11-10

Well Season 22 is upon us and everyone's hopes and dreams are high. I will go through Division 2 and tell you who will be happy when they wake up, and who will still be having nightmares.

2.1

Sydney
While they have Austen and Southall, they will always be competitive. They do very little trading and rely on their youth to keep them going.
Best Player : Austen (GK)
Player to Watch : Manarov (GK)
Predicted Finish : Top 5 (1-5)

Brownsta 1978
A newly promoted side whose strength is their midfield. They have a few stars but defence will be tested at this level.
Best player : Matera (OML), is sure to be a NT player in the future
Player to Watch : Pickett (MC)
Predicted Finish : Bottom Half (11-16)

Sydney Blitz
Another newly promoted side who manager "Isho" has high hopes. Unfortunatly his squad will not match his enthusiam. Isho does have funds available, and if the board allow him to spend he could prove me wrong.
Best Player : Zorlu (ML)
Player to Watch : Kidd (GK), most senior keeper on his list and a lot will rely upon his shoulders.
Predicted Finish : Relegation Zone (12-18)

The Gunners
A good team with a decent squad. They finished 8th last season and will finish mid table again.They have bought in Polish international Ado.S to help with their attacking structure and will cause a few problems to the top teams. Do not underestimate them.
Best Player : Dent (OML)
Player to Watch : Robertson (DR), high ASI but woeful marking and tackling at this level. Can he make the transition?
Predicted Finish : Mid-Table (6-11)

Haddys Hope
Comes back to Div 2 and will stay this time. Moey has some gun players at his disposal and as long as they stay healthy he will have a decent season. their only concern is defence, where they will be relying on Young to help this no name defence to survive.
Best player : Solly (FC), needs to score this time around in Div 2.
Player to Watch : N.Micheal (GK), youth keeper who is being groomed to take over eventually. He is going to be a very very good player.
Predicted Finish : Mid-Table (7-12)

Seven Deadly Sins FC
A team with a good starting 11 who ended 6th last season. If they can keep their team relatively healthy, they will be competing for promotion. Unfortunately for them they will fall short once again, but will in A-League within 2 seasons.
Best Player : M.White (GK)
Player to Watch : M.Horne (MC), a 19yo who I believe will start for them this season.
Predicted Finish : Top-Half (3-7)

The Mount
A good team with good depth. I expect this team to finish slightly higher than last season. They have a NT player available and will have a good supporting squad to help them challenge. A strength of this team is their great defence. Will push a lot of teams to the limit and beyond.
Best player : F.White (DC/MC) - NT Player
Player to watch : B.Gibbs (D CR), will only get better and will one day captain this side. I like this player, wish I had him.
Predicted Finish : Top-Half (3-7)

Ansur Villa
Villa finished 11th last season which was a little disappointing with the squad they have. Villa unfortunately have too many down games to be a serious contender, need to address this before can be considered a threat.
Best player : L.Gale (GK), another player I would love to have, he will decide where Villa finish.
Player to Watch : Harvey (DL), a newly acquired defender to help shore defensive issues. Was bought for a very good price.
Predicted Finish : Mid-Table (7-13)

Mulcantine
Another mid table side who are 1 or 2 players short of a serious challenge. If I was their manager I would sell I would sell Armitt while you could get very good money for him and start Sault. I know he has a lack of routine, but he will be a sensational player. With the funds available I would buy a world class DC.
Best player : Armitt (GK), but I'd still sell him for the future of this team.
Player to Watch : Tsuboi (FC), with his routine continuing to grow, he will be a player who will lead this attack for seasons to come.
Predicted Finish : Mid-Table (6-11)

FC Humdinger
A former A-League team who many thought would buy a keeper to help shore up their defense. Well wasn't I wrong. he went out and bought a German Fc. Humdinger obviously in the best form of defense is attack. With the fire power at his disposal he will be hoping ( and will) he will score a lot more than concedes.
Best player : The Hum-thriller (FC), should be in our NT. There I said it, and I believe it.
Player to watch : Buckner (FC), Humthrillers new partner in crime. They will be scary.
Predicted finish : Promotion/ Top 4 (1-4)

Pigeons FC
A G4B member who had a disappointing last season. The manager here has got a very strong squad and is my tip to be the most improved side of the season. As long as they stay healthy they will push for promotion.
Best player : Yze (M CR), classy player
Player to watch : Lund (DL), a youth product who will have some bad games because of lack of routine, but is a player of the future.
Predicted finish : Top 6 (1-6)

Lactics
One of the relegated sides from the show. I expect Lactics to challenge and go straight back up. They have a very good side and will enjoy a good season. If they do not promote back up, it should be considered a failure.
Best player : I. Larke (GK), might not be the highest ASI player, but is a proven performer in Div 2.
Player to watch : J. Aberg (FC), always around the net and will challenge for golden boot
Predicted Finish : Top 4 (1-4)

Kuumonica
Another G4B member, manager John Khoo will be hoping for a quick return to the show but unfortunately for him, is going through a rebuilding stage. Khoo still has quality players available but will need to sell 1 or 2 to help the clubs finances. The 1 thing in his favor is his astute managerial skills.
Best player : L. Alexander (GK), maybe old (31) but will dominate in Div 2.
Player to watch : F.Ndoci (FC), if he can play to his potential he will be worth the price of admission.
Predicted finish : Mid-Table (4-9)

Kop Stars
Straight back up from Div 3. He has a strong starting 11, and when healthy will be very competitive, but as as soon as injuries and cards take affect, he will struggle to stay afloat. Unfortunately I think he is in for a long season, he may prove me wrong but I doubt it.
Best player : Toth (GK), world class player
Player to watch : Fletcher (MR), young gun who will only get better
Predicted finish : Relegation (12-18)

Melbourne Supremacy
Melbourne will compete for promotion. They have no obvious weekness and should be there a bouts at the end. A squad of quality players and have added a superstar in the off-season.
Best player : C.Linto (DM/MC), a future NT player.
Player to watch : M.Trotter (OML), a great buy who will no doubt help this team immediately.
Predicted Finish : Top 6 (1-6)

PSM Riot Squad
Perennial challengers who have yet to take the next step. They have some great players but have little depth. Manager Jake will need to be careful of his health, because I dont see him promotion this season. Will be there a bouts, but as always will fall short of a serious challenge.
Best Player : Hendricks (DC/R), world class defender but aging
Player to watch : K.Jung (FC), when his routine improves, he will win a golden boot
Predicted finish : Mid-Table (4-8)

Lismore FC
A good job to get back into Div 2 but will be going straight back down. The squad here is simply not good enough to stay in Div 2. Has some good youth coming through but not enough to trouble the big boys.
Best player : G.Lewis (MC)
Player to watch : N.Corey (GK), only 18 but has huge potential, hope the beatings don't scar him too much.
Predicted Finish : Relegation (16-18)

WacaGround FC
Another promoted side who will beat a few teams and enjoy a little success, but unfortunately for them it will be far and few. Manager Simon is building to the future and should not be too disappointed.
Best player : D. Ottens (OML)
Player to watch : J.Palmer (FC), he is yet to bloom, 20* potential player, he will be a very handy player for the future.
Predicted finish : Relegation (13-18)


2.2

The Mighty Gunners
This team actually raced through the divisions and was once an A-League team, unfortunately for them they have gone down a few notches since then. Average squad with no real depth. Their  defence is very suspect also.
Best player : G.Mcphee (MR)
Player to watch : A.Molla (FC), has scored a lot of goals, but can he do it at this level.
Predicted Finish : Relegation (12-18)

5 Point Stars Inc
A founding member of L.A. Did win a Div 1 title in the Lebanese Div 1. Started playing TM in the Australian comp a few seasons ago and has progressed well. He survived last season and should do so again.
Best player : P.Mcann (OMC), quality player who will bring stability to the team.
Player to watch : V.Lappin (FC), needs routine but could be anything if he follows Mcanns lead
Predicted Finish : Mid-Table(7-13)

Winnacott Kats
They have developed a very high asi team through wheeling and dealing, not afraid to pull a deal that  will bring funds to the club. Will be interesting what they do with the money they will make on tier next batch of sales. Member of ACN I believe.
Best player : M. Mako (GK)
Player to watch : F.Anderson (OMC), a 20* youth.
Predicted Finish : Mid-Table (7-13)

Legends All Stars
This is their 4th season in Div 2.2, and with their defence I think they will struggle to stay up. They have very little back their and even less depth.
Best player : M.Camporeale (MC/OMC) their best player by far, doesn't get injured and always leads from the front.
Player to watch : B.Austen (GK), how he handles the number 1 job as keeper.
Predicted finish : Relegation (13-18)

Jambalaya United
Never heard of the club before to be honest, and I don't think I will hear much from them unless they spend some of their riches to get some talent for the manager.
Best Player : B.Barnsley (FC), is a goal scoring machine and will need to continue to do so for any chance of this club staying up.
Player to watch : D.Mooney (DM/MC), 19yowho might develop into a decent player
Predicted Finish : Relegation (13-18)

Mooksie
This club had a fairytale run to the show and a nightmare wake up call ever since then. The club is in disarray with its finances and will need to sell more than a few player to survive.
Best player : L.Rioli (DL), a very decent player with good stats.
Player to watch :  M.Gask (GK), 19yo, should be handy. Might need to be sold to help the club survive.
Predicted Finish : Relegation (15-18)

Kick Started
What another club that has been to A-League. Kick started will hang around, but also lack depth. Will need to spend some of it wealth on new signings.
Best player : C.Martin (MC), had a great last season and scored lots of Goals.
Player to watch : M.McFadden (DR), if he has another season of bloom left, he will be a gun
Predicted finish : Mid-Table (8-13)

Maritzburg College FC
Finally a club that will challenge for the title. He has built a very strong squad and I do believe he did even beat Dingley, last seasons champions.
Best player : Z.Gable (GK), a home grown product who is a stud in fron of goal.
Player to watch : L.Hardy (DM/ML), he just doesn't miss games and will fight tooth and nail to win. Old school player
Predicted finish : Top-Half (2-7)

Jmaerson FC
Have dropped down from the show for only 1 season I believe. they have a great squad and will need to sell a few players to check youth coming up this season. Should be considered co-favorites to win.
Best player : N. McCann (GK), without doubt a great keeper who will be close to MVP this season
Player to watch : D.Hornby (DR), a great player bought for only 144mil. He has been brought in to shore up the right side. Great buy!
Predicted finish : Promotion/ Top 3 (1-3)

Wakeville Warriors
Had a respectable last season and should continue to do so this season. Another club with 60 players on its list.
Best player : B.Burns (DMC), a gifted player who has a nose for the ball.
Player to watch : K.Muff (FC), a gun forward who knows where the goals are.
Predicted finish : Top-Half (3-8)

Cheltenham Athletic FC
Has been around 2.2 for  while now and had something of a disappointing season just gone. If the manager shows up, they should challenge again for the title. a valued member of L.A. Cant see any weakness here at all.
Best player : J.Darcy (GK), building his routine up and will only improve.
Player to watch : M.Pond (DL), will be involved in this miserly defence.
Predicted finish : Top 4 (1-4)

Milo Magic
Have a very very strong squad. The team has a few superstars sprinkled into the squad and will carry them to glory this season. Should look to rebound quickly.
Best player : P.Stoilov (DMC) this young Bulgarian international would walk into most any teams on TM
Player to watch= P.Nikolajasen (M/OML), another great import who will toy with the opposition this season.
Predicted finish : Promotion (1-3)

Icehole FC
Last seasons surprise packets. they were competing until the keeper got injured. Unfortunately for them they have no defenders, 2 midfielders, and a few forwards and not much else. they are a 1 man team and they will only go as far as Bohler will carry them.
Best player : C.Bohler (GK), a great keeper who must have huge shoulders to carry this team.
Player to watch : C.Bohler (GK), only player that I would pay to watch.
Predicted finish : Mid-Table(6-12)

Faulconbridge Rovers
The Rovers have developed a very good squad and this should see them them rise to the top. All they need is a little luck and they may go all the way.
Best player : E. Woewoodin (GK), all I can say is WOW.
Player to watch : D.Callerts (FC), needs to score more goals.  This will hopefully come with experience
Predicted Finish : Top-Half (3-7)

Green tea United
Boisterous member for G4B who has won the Australian cup. Manager Sota had a very disappointing last season and is looking to rebound quickly.
Best Player : B.Fish (FC), if he can stay healthy I think Fish will win the golden boot.
Player to watch : A.Prelo (GK), the season rely's upon this young man steeping up and becoming the player that Sota believes he is.
Predicted finish : Top 5 (2-5)

SSA Polonia
A very strong side who had a bad patch mid season which cost them dearly. Will be there again this season at top of the league.
Best player : B.Place (DM/ML), unfortunately for SSA he is injury prone, need to keep him on park
Player to watch : H.Whiteside (DL/DR) a dual position player who would be an asset to any club.
Predicted Finish : Top 5 (2-5)

Uninspired Wanderers
A newly promoted side that will not be out of place in Div 2. Look forward to seeing them play. Have a lot of money to buy players when needed.
Best player : M.Akesson (DL/C) a very good young defender.
Player to watch : N.Eagleton (DL), if he can stay healthy will partner Akesson in defense.
Predicted finish : Mid-Table (6-12)

Late Comers:  Appropriately named and will not last long in Div 2.
Best player : doesn't mater as they are selling him anyway.
Player to watch : The players wives and/or girlfriends are the only things to watch here.
Predicted finish : Wooden Spoon (18)


2.3

Queensland 1859
Started TM back in season 3, could say one of the good old boys, has a decent squad and in this division, anything is possible. Needs a better keeper to be a real threat.
Best Player : M.Price (D/DMR) one of Aussies premier defenders, if he could only calm down on the pitch and stop getting cards.
Player to watch : 21yo P.Haselby (DMC/L) will develop into a premium player.
Predicted finish : Top 4 (1-4)

Ignatius Park United
Slow and steady climb through TM, will need to build a better squad to stay in Div 2.
Best player :  C.Candelaria (ML), hope he can stay on the park this season.
Player to watch : Freddy (FC), only decent avenue to goal
Predicted finish : Relegation (13-18)

Brisbane Barbarians
Newly Promoted team that will battle for regulation. Average squad that will do little.
Best Player : M.Rapp (MR), easily their best
Player to watch : L.Davey (DM/MC), good player but another one who seems to be injury proned.
Predicted Finish : Relegation (13-18)

Subiaco Sorcerers
Last years runner up who was given the rough end of the pineapple in his playoff game. Will compete for promotion again no doubt. Also a member of G4B.
Best Player : E.Chyle (GK), a quality Keeper who could start for most A-League teams.
Player to watch : J. Mathew (FC), all he does is, score good player
Predicted finish : Top 4 (1-4)

Tazzas Titans
Has got a forward line that will destroy most attacks. Financial situation is poor so might have to sell a player or 2.
Best player : N.Dent (DMC), hard nosed defender who like to stamp his authority on games.
Player to watch : M.Gafell (FC), he could score on an ice rink, his skills are sublime.
Predicted finish : Top 6 (2-6)

Sockaroos
Finally a promoted side that will do well in Div 2. Shame more have followed his lead.
Best Player : P.Anstey (DL), has anger management issues, if he wasn't playing football he would be a first class thug.
Player to watch : J.Angove (FC), 18yo, I think he is in his mid bloom and has great stats already, would love to know his true rating.
Predicted finish : Mid-Table (5-11)

Roosters
Well done chooks, you bring a squad that will be competitive in Div 2. A manager with a future.
Best Player : P.Brown (ML), a young player on the rise.
Player to watch : D.Wagner (FC), will be close to golden boot in this division.
Predicted finish : Mid-Table (5-11)

Dellis Fc
How many teams can fight for relegation, apparently a lot in this division
Best player : A.Svecovs (DL)
Player to watch : M.Schammer (OMC), a young player who may develop into something the manager can make a team around.
Predicted finish : Relegation (13-18)

Everton FC
I like the make up of this team. They have a lot of good young players and a good future to see.
Best Player : S.Arnold (GK), will be good for seasons to come
Player to watch : Y.Ford (ML/C) a good solid player, but why were you named Yves, did his parents want a girl?
Predicted finish : Mid-Table6-11

FC Brisbane Strikers
A quality squad who will be pushing for A-League sooner than later. Well done sir. Also blessed with 2 great young keepers.
Best player : H.Lekkas (GK), will make alot of money when he sells him.
Player to watch : M Atkins (GK), youth keeper who is being groomed to take over starting role
Predicted finish : Top-Half (3-8)

Futboll Club Pepe
L.A member who has been here for a while. Needs to buy a keeper to get ahead. Good luck FT.
Best Player : R.Headland (DMC), Hope this guy is captain, ifnot, he soon will be.
Player to watch : M.Hamill (FC),  any player with the nickname "Jedi", should be respected. Hope he is from the good side.
Predicted finish : Mid-Table (7-13)


Regecide
A team that will do well, should teach some of the other managers a thing or 2.
Best player : N.Agotnes (GK), will hold his defence together.
Player to watch : G.Harley (OMC), 19yo who will score plenty in the future.
Predicted finish : Mid-Table (6-11)

Inter Melarger
Any team that has a beer in its logo, get the thumbs up from me. Will be competitive in this weak division.
Best player : L.Braun (ML), as long as he stays off the beer from the sponsors he will continue to play well.
Player to watch : N.McDonald (DMC), another with routine issues but will star.
Predicted finish : Top-Half (3-9)

Chemango United
Member of G4B and self anointed "Special One", this once proud and powerful A-League r will need to turn his squad over in order to rebuild. The one thing I will say is never ever count the Mangoes out.
Best player : M.Stewart (OMC), I like the boy
Player to watch : "The Special One" (manager), only manager as one I'd watch
Predicted finish : Top Half (3-8)

The Gladstone Granites
Last season they were ok in the A-league and i would have tipped him to go straight back up, but with his gun GK on the market I will keep it in the bag until I see who he replaces him with.
Best player : G.Artico (GK), on the transfer market.
Player to watch : R.Kaya (ML), should help distribute the ball around nicely.
Predicted Finish : Top 6 (1-6)

Geelong Falcons
Did very well last season and will continue to do so. Manager obviously  has ability.
Best player : K.Sonderbaek (GK), will continue to dominate in this Div.
Player to watch : N.Sigrist (DL), a young defender who will be the mainstay of the team for a long time.
Predicted finish : Top-Half (3-8)

BH Fanaticos
Another quality squad that will be a force to be reckoned with this season. The fanatics will have plenty to cheer.
Best player : F.Day (FC), this is our golden boot winner, give him the trophy now.
Player to watch : N.Allbeury (DR), if this is his first season of bloom, he will be a NT player
Predicted finish : Top 5 (2-5)

Rarebits Tuesday
The manager he is a genius. He was able to stay up in Div 2 with this squad.
Best player : E.Abott will score a few
Player to watch : L.Primus. Lets hope he has some Optimus in him and turns out to be a champion of the people.
Predicted Finish : Wooden Spoon (18)

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