Tarek Elrich

I think he should start ahead of Hersi this week as he has speed and he can whip in a good cross

I think he should start ahead of Hersi this week as he has speed and he can whip in a good cross

Instead of Bridge rather than Hersi

Cole, Kubi and possibly even Tahj will be utilised this week.

We'll attempt to play an up tempo game against the pathetic defense of ESFC.

Any idea why Cole and Tahj haven't seen any game time so far?

Tarek really should be starting this week, showed more in his limited game time on Friday than both Hersi and Bridge combined.

I didn't realize he was so young still.

Tarek really should be starting this week, showed more in his limited game time on Friday than both Hersi and Bridge combined.

This.

Any idea why Cole and Tahj haven't seen any game time so far?

Taurus?

I assume its match fitness for tahj?

Tahj came on for the last 15 / 20 minutes at Newcastle and absolutely ripped it up.

He then played the 1st half as a right sided midfielder against Bankstown Lions when Dino was rested and has not been sighted on the park since.

He's definately an ace up Popa's sleeve.

I didn't realize he was so young still.

Either did I!

Only 25, I thought he was at least like 28, feels like he has been around forever.

Tahj came on for the last 15 / 20 minutes at Newcastle and absolutely ripped it up.

He then played the 1st half as a right sided midfielder against Bankstown Lions when Dino was rested and has not been sighted on the park since.

He's definately an ace up Popa's sleeve.

So he's fit and playing well?

Strange he wasnt around v Adelaide then.

Well if theres ever a time to pull the ace out of the sleeve its this weekend.

Im just wondering why Popa has been starting Tarek?

Tarek again looked good tonight in his cameo. He really is able to put in a cracking cross.

it seems strange because he has been going well just not getting a start atm for some reason

Im just wondering why Popa has been starting Tarek?

You mean 'hasn't' i assume?

Good question though. Most in his position are playing well generally. Even so, i would bring him in for D'appuzo

Im just wondering why Popa has been starting Tarek?

 

You mean 'hasn't' i assume?

 

Good question though. Most in his position are playing well generally. Even so, i would bring him in for D'appuzo

yeah i mean 'hasn't' (stupid samsung tablet)

I'd play him on the right hand side with Polenz and have Cole at LB. I mean we've got this big striker, lets at least play some players able to give him some good service from out wide.

Should be starting, when he came on against those fairy boys, sydney fc, he created 4 chances from crosses, ripped 3 of their players and got heavily involved. He's one of the fastest blokes in the A-League. Hopefully popa starts him soon.

Should be starting, when he came on against those fairy boys, sydney fc, he created 4 chances from crosses, ripped 3 of their players and got heavily involved. He's one of the fastest blokes in the A-League. Hopefully popa starts him soon.

+1

Did Tarek ever play in the NSL?

Might have been too young.

Started at jets from blacktown city I think on a youth/schoolboy/development contract.

dont know if its true or not but there were some rumours about tarek and popa having a falling out?

dont know if its true or not but there were some rumours about tarek and popa having a falling out?

Interesting. I wouldn't be surprised as he's really gone off the radar.

 

dont know if its true or not but there were some rumours about tarek and popa having a falling out?

Interesting. I wouldn't be surprised as he's really gone off the radar.

 

yer he coaches at Australasian football academy and my mate there asked him and thats what he said. tbh im not that fussed as theres definitely players ahead of him

Anyone else surprised by the lack of game time Elrich has been getting? With Polenz being suspended, I think its time to give him a go.

Anyone else surprised by the lack of game time Elrich has been getting? With Polenz being suspended, I think its time to give him a go.

I can see Haliti or Elrich getting a look in. For me Haliti has been a nice surprise this year. Has done well when he has come on.

Don't know how you expect Haliti to replace Polenz? Definitely not a right back. 

Cole will probably get the nod ahead of Elrich at right back. If anything Elrich will start on the bench against Adelaide.

Cole will probably get the nod ahead of Elrich at right back. If anything Elrich will start on the bench against Adelaide.

There is also the possibility that La Rocca could start at RB, but I'd prefer to see Elrich

Saw him play in the youth team on the weekend and yet again he put in a very good performance. He's got an excellent cross, but I just can't see Popa giving him any game time. He doesn't seem too happy here either, something is definately going on behind the scenes, I'd very much doubt if he'd be here next season, especially considering Polenz and Cole have re signed.

It's a real shame for mine, he was marketed as one of the faces of the team but is just stuck in the youth team.