After a three-week break, the A-League season is set to pick up again today, with Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix returning to the pitch.
The Phoenix will face off against the Melbourne Victory at 3:30pm, followed by Auckland FC's clash against Macarthur at 6pm.
Auckland FC defender Francis De Vries and Wellington Phoenix midfielder Paulo Retre joined Piney ahead of their respective matches.
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Speaker 1 (00:06):
You're listening to the Weekend Sport podcast with Jason Fine
from newstorgs EDB. You be the TMO. Have your say
on eight hundred and eighty ten eighty Weekend Sport with
Jason Pine and GJ. Gubnerholmes, New Zealand's most trusted home
builder newstalgs.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
EDB two twenty eight. Auckland FC back in a League
football action this evening as they look to extend their
perfect start to their maiden season. They take on MacArthur
FC six o'clock kickoff tonight as part of Unite Round.
One of their best in the first three games has
been New Zealand fall back Francis de Breze Is.
Speaker 3 (00:42):
He like just the Freeze and Francister Freeze gets on
the score sheet, very first goal for New Zealand player
who's torn away in the New Zealand domestic scene for
some seasons before getting a chance to play in the
A League at Auckland FC.
Speaker 4 (01:03):
Weeks later.
Speaker 2 (01:04):
He's gotten your white shirt.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
On us back and now he's got to go.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Francis Devrez joins us from Sydney ahead of the game tonight.
Thanks for your time, Francis. Three games, three wins, three
clean sheets. It could hardly have gone any better. Why
do you think Auckland FC have started so well?
Speaker 5 (01:20):
Heat dreams start. I think above everybody's expectations and the
reason why it's been like that, There's always many factors,
but one of them has just been the amount of
workworth putting in the pre season, Like it's been a
very hard, long preseason, and the coaches have come up
with a clear plan of how to play and how
we're going to implement that. So the lads have been
(01:40):
working really hard and the culture off the field's been
very progressive so far. So I think kind of a
lot of things coming together to provide that outcome that
you see on the weekend.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
Because of the buy and then the international break, Auckland
FC haven't played for three weeks. Was there a sense
that you would have liked to have sort of kept
going just to continue that momentum?
Speaker 5 (02:01):
One hundred percent. I mean, you've been in sport a
long time and you see hard is when when a
team is doing well, you just want to keep playing
and you have this mindset where everything is kind of aligned,
and now it does feel a little bit like you're
starting a game three weeks is a long time in
the football world, so you know, we know our processes.
We'll get back out there and do our best, but
(02:21):
would have definitely liked to play in the last couple
of weeks.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
It does seem like a while ago now. But how
much did you enjoy the first New Zealand Derby?
Speaker 5 (02:29):
Yeah it was great. Look like we know a lot
of the boys on their team and they know us
well too, so it's always good to play against your mates.
Of course, there was quite a bit of hype around that,
as it would be with the first big derby and
a long time in New Zealand, but very much enjoyed it.
Obviously positive result for us, but it's always nice to
share the pitch with those boys, and all of us
(02:50):
grew up at a time where that wasn't a thing
in New Zealand, so to be able to be a
part of the inaugural one and to kind of provide
that to the next generation of New Zealand young footballers
coming through that was really really cool.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Yeah, awesome. I know we're here to talk about MacArthur,
but the first home derby isn't that a couple of
weeks away? Saturday, December seven, how big an occasion you
reckon that might be at Mount Smart Hopefully I sell out.
Speaker 5 (03:15):
Look like you can't ask for many more occasions like
this in New Zealand, so hopefully hopefully Auckland turns out
for it. I hear ticket sales are going well, so
get in there, because I don't think there's many less
I think you.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Might be right, all right, let's have like at your performances.
You've played every minute of all three games. How happy
are you with the way you've been playing? Personally?
Speaker 5 (03:35):
Yeah, satisfied. Like as a footballer, you're you're kind of
always quite self critical and you're always looking at things
that you could or should be doing better. But when
you speak with the people around you, the people close
to you, it's a great perspective builder. And so getting
a lot of nice messages, you know, from family, from friends,
you know, kind of off support and also of you know,
(03:56):
encouragement to keep this going. So may I'm stoked with
how it's gone so far. I'm also very conscious that
we're only three games in, so this is the beginning.
Hopefully there's plenty more to come.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Something which has called the eye in the first three
game for a lot of people as the combination you're
forging down the left hand side with Liam Gillion. How
much you enjoying that particular combination peeps.
Speaker 5 (04:18):
You know, I played against them in the National League
and that wasn't too much fun, so it was pretty
pretty so when he came over to us. We're actually
roommates as well a lot of the time on a
way trips, so we obviously get on well personally too,
and I think that counts for a lot when you're
out on the perch. You know, you've got that level
of trust with one another, and Ma is on fire,
like are just passing the ball and run and it
(04:39):
makes me look good. So happy days.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
So MacArthur, tonight they got all right. They beat Sydney
FC away last time out. How do you assess the
threat that they'll present to you tonight?
Speaker 5 (04:49):
Yeah, very good team going forwards. I think they create
a lot of chances and they kind of bank on
that as well with their style of play. I think
it'll be a tough game also, our first one over
an oars, so you've got to think about the travel
and all of that. But I think the boys are
up for it and we're pretty keen to impose ourselves
as well in Australia. You know, like you talked about
(05:10):
the great start that we've had for us, it's, you know,
kind of forging ahead and trying to stamp our mark
on a new thing that we haven't achieved yet, you know,
first away when or first away points, maybe get a
clean sheet away. So these are the kind of things
we're looking for. We obviously know they're dangerous, but we
also know what we're really good at and that's what
we're going to bring.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
Can I ask you about your skipper, Hirochi Sakay. You know,
it seems from the outside looking in as though he's
already a pretty influential guy in your team environment. What
is he like inside Auckland FC.
Speaker 5 (05:43):
When you've been to three World Cups and you're still
the most humble guy in the changing room. I think
it affects a lot of people just with the demeanor
that he has. So he's a massive positive role model
for many of us, you know, definitely for me, I'm
sure a lot of the other boys feel the same.
As a football player obviously is quality. I don't need
to hype that up because you get to watch it
every weekend. But as a person, you know, very humble,
(06:06):
very willing to speak and share his knowledge and also
to have a laugh. So yeah, he's definitely a big
driving force in the dressing room for making everyone feel comfortable,
but then also showing us, you know, what is what
you could be capable of if you have the level
of dedication and professionalism that he has.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Speaking of international football, we saw you play your first
game for New Zealand and over two years on Monday
against some More scored a goal as well, your first
one for the All Whites. How much did you enjoy
being back in the national setup.
Speaker 5 (06:35):
Hey, ma, I'm glad you didn't hold your breath for
my first goal, because there's a long very stoked, you know.
Like when I got injured and chose to come back
to New Zealand instead of remaining in Europe, I was
very conscious that I was giving up some things, and
the All Whites was one of them, and Bays was
always very honest with me, saying that I needed to
(06:57):
be back in a professional environment before I'd be considered again.
So to be able to get the chance again and
first game on home soil as well, I meant the
world to me, Like had mom and dad watching, had
my partner Lisa watching, and the goal was kind of
the cherry on top, you know. I was just stoked
to be there and be able to put on the
shirt and you feel ten feet tool when you got
(07:19):
it there.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
It's a good finish, man, I mean, it's no foregone conclusion.
You'll get that in the net. That's a good finish.
Speaker 5 (07:25):
Yeah, facts, I'm really happy with it, you know, like
obviously working on those kind of finishes. Yeah, when you
hit one of them in training, you go ballistic, you know. Yeah,
that was an incredible goal. So the game obviously five
min at up you couldn't go knee sliding into the corner.
But that's kind of how it felt like.
Speaker 2 (07:45):
And with a World Cup on the horizon, All Whites
now just two games away from securing qualification, how keen
are you to stay involved in the All Whites over
the next couple of years and maybe go to the
World Cup?
Speaker 5 (07:56):
Very much so, you know, like it's a really real
motivator every day now, especially when you've just been in
that environment had a taste of it. Like, I'm under
no illusions that I need to continue to play really
well for Auckland to remain in contention because there's very
many other good players, especially in my position too, So mate,
(08:16):
I'll just keep doing the same thing, like it is
a boost, you know, it is a bit of an
extrinsic like this is what you could get if you
keep going well, although I think the more important thing
is sticking with your internal standards and consistently trying to
give your best you know, your best effort, your best character,
your best quality, and then we'll see what happens after that.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
And you mentioned the conversational conversations with Darren Basley before
you had a lot of time overseas playing Switzerland, US Sweden.
When you return back to New Zealand, did you feel
as though your days as a full time pro might
be done.
Speaker 5 (08:54):
Yeah, for sure, mate, Like I'm not going to lie
and say like I had this all planned out of
my head, because we don't even know. Awkwardness there was
going to be a thing. Even when I was back
here playing, I knew there were no guarantees of signing
for Auckland when they became a club, So when I
came back to New Zealand, it was a very conscious
choice of me and my partner Lisa we're moving back
(09:15):
to essentially start a new life together after many years overseas.
So to have the opportunity almost like a third life
of professional football for me is some of you don't
take for granted. So that's why you know, I was
talking about the motivation coming from inside again before. That's
what it feels like every morning when you get up,
you know you've got this wonderful opportunity and you know
(09:38):
not to take that for granted. So that's the kind
of mindset that I try and approach each day with.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Well it's obviously working for any You've started the season
brilliantly back in the all Whites of goal. It's all
gone well for you at the moment. Mate, long mate,
continue all the best against MacArthur tonight. Thanks for taking
the time for a chat.
Speaker 5 (09:54):
I really appreciate it.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Have a good day. You have a good day too,
Francis Devrees there from Auckland FC. They take on MacArthur
six o'clock to night in New Zealand time three point
thirty this afternoon it's the Wellington Phoenix back in action.
They take on Melbourne Victory, the top side in the competition.
From three point thirty midfielder Paulo Retroy missed the first
three games of the season as he recovered from a
(10:16):
nigli injury, but he debuted in the last game, a
three nil win over the Central Coast Mariners. I spoke
to Polo Retroy during the week and asked how he
came through his first game in a Phoenix shirt.
Speaker 4 (10:26):
Yeah. Look, I guess before the game was sort of
a plan to do forty five or sixty and I
ended up getting, yeah, the sixty minutes, and so I
was happy to come out there and get back in
one piece.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
Yeah, must have been a nice occasion too, A three
nil went away at the Mariners off the back of
the loss in the derby. How much of a confidence
boost was it for the team?
Speaker 4 (10:46):
Yeah, definitely. I think, like obviously, like you said, we
were disappointed from the result in the Auckland game, and
I think it was just like that little bit extra desire,
I guess to you know, show you that obviously we
care if it's the fans. So now it was good
top performance from the guys. I think all around, quite
a good display and yeah, hopefully that can sort of
(11:08):
help us build a platform to kick on for the
rest of the season.
Speaker 2 (11:11):
An international break and then across now for you night
round against Victory on Sunday. What's the situation with your minute?
So will you be able to play another hour or
maybe even longer?
Speaker 4 (11:21):
Yeah, I think so. Look at the moment, I'm just
trying to do the best I can with whatever minutes.
So yeah, I think that's up to Chief here and
the fitness stuff. But yeah, the plans sort of around
something similar or maybe try and get a little bit
more out of me, But yeah, we'll see how it goes.
Speaker 2 (11:38):
How did you find it out there? Did you know?
Did you enjoy playing for Wellington Phoenix?
Speaker 4 (11:43):
Yeah? Obviously for me, like it's a yeah, I was
really proud and it was like obviously to get a
result like that in my first game, I probably didn't
really think that would go like that, but yeah, no,
I'm really happy and I'm really happy to be here
and hopefully I can contribute on the pitch the best
I can.
Speaker 2 (12:01):
Yeah, it's the style that Wellington play and your role
inside that style is something you feel you can contribute
pretty significantly.
Speaker 4 (12:08):
Yeah, I think so. I think the way the team
plays sort of suits my style of gameplay, so yeah,
I'm hoping to contribute.
Speaker 2 (12:16):
A lot in Melbourne victory on Sunday. You've played them
a lot in Derby's and Big Blues. I had a
quick jick. Actually, you've played them twenty three times and
only lost seven, so they're your buddies man. You know,
why do you go so well against Victory?
Speaker 4 (12:30):
Don't know. I used to play there as a junior,
so I don't know. Maybe I've got some inside knowledge
that that I don't know about, but now I think
for me growing up, like obviously being a Melbourne boy,
like I always look forward to that picture. Obviously, they're
a big club, one of the biggest clubs in the
A League, so yeah, they're always a top team and
they obviously got a good team now, good coach, well
(12:53):
drilled out at the top of the table I think
or near there. So yeah, that will be a good game.
I'm really excited for it, and I think it'll be
a good game for us to show our quality as
well like the Mariners, So yeah, hopefully it goes that
way as well.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
That's part of a rich Ray new to the Phoenix
this season, but off to a winning start. He will
start again this afternoon against Melbourne victory. That game is
about fifty minutes away at in Sydney for a unit round.
All of the games are in Sydney this weekend for
the men and the women.
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You're listening to the Weekend Sport podcast with Jason Fine
from newstorgs EDB. You be the TMO. Have your say
on eight hundred and eighty ten eighty Weekend Sport with
Jason Pine and GJ. Gubnerholmes, New Zealand's most trusted home
builder newstalgs.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
EDB two twenty eight. Auckland FC back in a League
football action this evening as they look to extend their
perfect start to their maiden season. They take on MacArthur
FC six o'clock kickoff tonight as part of Unite Round.
One of their best in the first three games has
been New Zealand fall back Francis de Breze Is.
Speaker 3 (00:42):
He like just the Freeze and Francister Freeze gets on
the score sheet, very first goal for New Zealand player
who's torn away in the New Zealand domestic scene for
some seasons before getting a chance to play in the
A League at Auckland FC.
Speaker 4 (01:03):
Weeks later.
Speaker 2 (01:04):
He's gotten your white shirt.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
On us back and now he's got to go.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Francis Devrez joins us from Sydney ahead of the game tonight.
Thanks for your time, Francis. Three games, three wins, three
clean sheets. It could hardly have gone any better. Why
do you think Auckland FC have started so well?
Speaker 5 (01:20):
Heat dreams start. I think above everybody's expectations and the
reason why it's been like that, There's always many factors,
but one of them has just been the amount of
workworth putting in the pre season, Like it's been a
very hard, long preseason, and the coaches have come up
with a clear plan of how to play and how
we're going to implement that. So the lads have been
(01:40):
working really hard and the culture off the field's been
very progressive so far. So I think kind of a
lot of things coming together to provide that outcome that
you see on the weekend.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
Because of the buy and then the international break, Auckland
FC haven't played for three weeks. Was there a sense
that you would have liked to have sort of kept
going just to continue that momentum?
Speaker 5 (02:01):
One hundred percent. I mean, you've been in sport a
long time and you see hard is when when a
team is doing well, you just want to keep playing
and you have this mindset where everything is kind of aligned,
and now it does feel a little bit like you're
starting a game three weeks is a long time in
the football world, so you know, we know our processes.
We'll get back out there and do our best, but
(02:21):
would have definitely liked to play in the last couple
of weeks.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
It does seem like a while ago now. But how
much did you enjoy the first New Zealand Derby?
Speaker 5 (02:29):
Yeah it was great. Look like we know a lot
of the boys on their team and they know us
well too, so it's always good to play against your mates.
Of course, there was quite a bit of hype around that,
as it would be with the first big derby and
a long time in New Zealand, but very much enjoyed it.
Obviously positive result for us, but it's always nice to
share the pitch with those boys, and all of us
(02:50):
grew up at a time where that wasn't a thing
in New Zealand, so to be able to be a
part of the inaugural one and to kind of provide
that to the next generation of New Zealand young footballers
coming through that was really really cool.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Yeah, awesome. I know we're here to talk about MacArthur,
but the first home derby isn't that a couple of
weeks away? Saturday, December seven, how big an occasion you
reckon that might be at Mount Smart Hopefully I sell out.
Speaker 5 (03:15):
Look like you can't ask for many more occasions like
this in New Zealand, so hopefully hopefully Auckland turns out
for it. I hear ticket sales are going well, so
get in there, because I don't think there's many less
I think you.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Might be right, all right, let's have like at your performances.
You've played every minute of all three games. How happy
are you with the way you've been playing? Personally?
Speaker 5 (03:35):
Yeah, satisfied. Like as a footballer, you're you're kind of
always quite self critical and you're always looking at things
that you could or should be doing better. But when
you speak with the people around you, the people close
to you, it's a great perspective builder. And so getting
a lot of nice messages, you know, from family, from friends,
you know, kind of off support and also of you know,
(03:56):
encouragement to keep this going. So may I'm stoked with
how it's gone so far. I'm also very conscious that
we're only three games in, so this is the beginning.
Hopefully there's plenty more to come.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Something which has called the eye in the first three
game for a lot of people as the combination you're
forging down the left hand side with Liam Gillion. How
much you enjoying that particular combination peeps.
Speaker 5 (04:18):
You know, I played against them in the National League
and that wasn't too much fun, so it was pretty
pretty so when he came over to us. We're actually
roommates as well a lot of the time on a
way trips, so we obviously get on well personally too,
and I think that counts for a lot when you're
out on the perch. You know, you've got that level
of trust with one another, and Ma is on fire,
like are just passing the ball and run and it
(04:39):
makes me look good. So happy days.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
So MacArthur, tonight they got all right. They beat Sydney
FC away last time out. How do you assess the
threat that they'll present to you tonight?
Speaker 5 (04:49):
Yeah, very good team going forwards. I think they create
a lot of chances and they kind of bank on
that as well with their style of play. I think
it'll be a tough game also, our first one over
an oars, so you've got to think about the travel
and all of that. But I think the boys are
up for it and we're pretty keen to impose ourselves
as well in Australia. You know, like you talked about
(05:10):
the great start that we've had for us, it's, you know,
kind of forging ahead and trying to stamp our mark
on a new thing that we haven't achieved yet, you know,
first away when or first away points, maybe get a
clean sheet away. So these are the kind of things
we're looking for. We obviously know they're dangerous, but we
also know what we're really good at and that's what
we're going to bring.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
Can I ask you about your skipper, Hirochi Sakay. You know,
it seems from the outside looking in as though he's
already a pretty influential guy in your team environment. What
is he like inside Auckland FC.
Speaker 5 (05:43):
When you've been to three World Cups and you're still
the most humble guy in the changing room. I think
it affects a lot of people just with the demeanor
that he has. So he's a massive positive role model
for many of us, you know, definitely for me, I'm
sure a lot of the other boys feel the same.
As a football player obviously is quality. I don't need
to hype that up because you get to watch it
every weekend. But as a person, you know, very humble,
(06:06):
very willing to speak and share his knowledge and also
to have a laugh. So yeah, he's definitely a big
driving force in the dressing room for making everyone feel comfortable,
but then also showing us, you know, what is what
you could be capable of if you have the level
of dedication and professionalism that he has.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Speaking of international football, we saw you play your first
game for New Zealand and over two years on Monday
against some More scored a goal as well, your first
one for the All Whites. How much did you enjoy
being back in the national setup.
Speaker 5 (06:35):
Hey, ma, I'm glad you didn't hold your breath for
my first goal, because there's a long very stoked, you know.
Like when I got injured and chose to come back
to New Zealand instead of remaining in Europe, I was
very conscious that I was giving up some things, and
the All Whites was one of them, and Bays was
always very honest with me, saying that I needed to
(06:57):
be back in a professional environment before I'd be considered again.
So to be able to get the chance again and
first game on home soil as well, I meant the
world to me, Like had mom and dad watching, had
my partner Lisa watching, and the goal was kind of
the cherry on top, you know. I was just stoked
to be there and be able to put on the
shirt and you feel ten feet tool when you got
(07:19):
it there.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
It's a good finish, man, I mean, it's no foregone conclusion.
You'll get that in the net. That's a good finish.
Speaker 5 (07:25):
Yeah, facts, I'm really happy with it, you know, like
obviously working on those kind of finishes. Yeah, when you
hit one of them in training, you go ballistic, you know. Yeah,
that was an incredible goal. So the game obviously five
min at up you couldn't go knee sliding into the corner.
But that's kind of how it felt like.
Speaker 2 (07:45):
And with a World Cup on the horizon, All Whites
now just two games away from securing qualification, how keen
are you to stay involved in the All Whites over
the next couple of years and maybe go to the
World Cup?
Speaker 5 (07:56):
Very much so, you know, like it's a really real
motivator every day now, especially when you've just been in
that environment had a taste of it. Like, I'm under
no illusions that I need to continue to play really
well for Auckland to remain in contention because there's very
many other good players, especially in my position too, So mate,
(08:16):
I'll just keep doing the same thing, like it is
a boost, you know, it is a bit of an
extrinsic like this is what you could get if you
keep going well, although I think the more important thing
is sticking with your internal standards and consistently trying to
give your best you know, your best effort, your best character,
your best quality, and then we'll see what happens after that.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
And you mentioned the conversational conversations with Darren Basley before
you had a lot of time overseas playing Switzerland, US Sweden.
When you return back to New Zealand, did you feel
as though your days as a full time pro might
be done.
Speaker 5 (08:54):
Yeah, for sure, mate, Like I'm not going to lie
and say like I had this all planned out of
my head, because we don't even know. Awkwardness there was
going to be a thing. Even when I was back
here playing, I knew there were no guarantees of signing
for Auckland when they became a club, So when I
came back to New Zealand, it was a very conscious
choice of me and my partner Lisa we're moving back
(09:15):
to essentially start a new life together after many years overseas.
So to have the opportunity almost like a third life
of professional football for me is some of you don't
take for granted. So that's why you know, I was
talking about the motivation coming from inside again before. That's
what it feels like every morning when you get up,
you know you've got this wonderful opportunity and you know
(09:38):
not to take that for granted. So that's the kind
of mindset that I try and approach each day with.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Well it's obviously working for any You've started the season
brilliantly back in the all Whites of goal. It's all
gone well for you at the moment. Mate, long mate,
continue all the best against MacArthur tonight. Thanks for taking
the time for a chat.
Speaker 5 (09:54):
I really appreciate it.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Have a good day. You have a good day too,
Francis Devrees there from Auckland FC. They take on MacArthur
six o'clock to night in New Zealand time three point
thirty this afternoon it's the Wellington Phoenix back in action.
They take on Melbourne Victory, the top side in the competition.
From three point thirty midfielder Paulo Retroy missed the first
three games of the season as he recovered from a
(10:16):
nigli injury, but he debuted in the last game, a
three nil win over the Central Coast Mariners. I spoke
to Polo Retroy during the week and asked how he
came through his first game in a Phoenix shirt.
Speaker 4 (10:26):
Yeah. Look, I guess before the game was sort of
a plan to do forty five or sixty and I
ended up getting, yeah, the sixty minutes, and so I
was happy to come out there and get back in
one piece.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
Yeah, must have been a nice occasion too, A three
nil went away at the Mariners off the back of
the loss in the derby. How much of a confidence
boost was it for the team?
Speaker 4 (10:46):
Yeah, definitely. I think, like obviously, like you said, we
were disappointed from the result in the Auckland game, and
I think it was just like that little bit extra desire,
I guess to you know, show you that obviously we
care if it's the fans. So now it was good
top performance from the guys. I think all around, quite
a good display and yeah, hopefully that can sort of
(11:08):
help us build a platform to kick on for the
rest of the season.
Speaker 2 (11:11):
An international break and then across now for you night
round against Victory on Sunday. What's the situation with your minute?
So will you be able to play another hour or
maybe even longer?
Speaker 4 (11:21):
Yeah, I think so. Look at the moment, I'm just
trying to do the best I can with whatever minutes.
So yeah, I think that's up to Chief here and
the fitness stuff. But yeah, the plans sort of around
something similar or maybe try and get a little bit
more out of me, But yeah, we'll see how it goes.
Speaker 2 (11:38):
How did you find it out there? Did you know?
Did you enjoy playing for Wellington Phoenix?
Speaker 4 (11:43):
Yeah? Obviously for me, like it's a yeah, I was
really proud and it was like obviously to get a
result like that in my first game, I probably didn't
really think that would go like that, but yeah, no,
I'm really happy and I'm really happy to be here
and hopefully I can contribute on the pitch the best
I can.
Speaker 2 (12:01):
Yeah, it's the style that Wellington play and your role
inside that style is something you feel you can contribute
pretty significantly.
Speaker 4 (12:08):
Yeah, I think so. I think the way the team
plays sort of suits my style of gameplay, so yeah,
I'm hoping to contribute.
Speaker 2 (12:16):
A lot in Melbourne victory on Sunday. You've played them
a lot in Derby's and Big Blues. I had a
quick jick. Actually, you've played them twenty three times and
only lost seven, so they're your buddies man. You know,
why do you go so well against Victory?
Speaker 4 (12:30):
Don't know. I used to play there as a junior,
so I don't know. Maybe I've got some inside knowledge
that that I don't know about, but now I think
for me growing up, like obviously being a Melbourne boy,
like I always look forward to that picture. Obviously, they're
a big club, one of the biggest clubs in the
A League, so yeah, they're always a top team and
they obviously got a good team now, good coach, well
(12:53):
drilled out at the top of the table I think
or near there. So yeah, that will be a good game.
I'm really excited for it, and I think it'll be
a good game for us to show our quality as
well like the Mariners, So yeah, hopefully it goes that
way as well.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
That's part of a rich Ray new to the Phoenix
this season, but off to a winning start. He will
start again this afternoon against Melbourne victory. That game is
about fifty minutes away at in Sydney for a unit round.
All of the games are in Sydney this weekend for
the men and the women.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
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