STRIKERS: Gold Coast football’s Coast League team of the year
There has been no shortage of talent to line up in Football Gold Coast’s Coast league this season. The Bulletin, with the help of some experts, have named a fantasy XI of the players who we think would form the ultimate Coast League line-up. FULL TEAM.
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There has been no shortage of talent to line up in Football Gold Coast’s Coast league this season.
Kingscliff and Musgrave were the standouts and have both earnt Premier League promotion but all teams were impressive at various stages.
The Bulletin, with the help of some experts, have named a fantasy XI of the players who we think would form the ultimate Coast League line-up, many of who will be plying their trade in the Premier League next season.
Today we look at the forwards who excelled this season and announce our full side.
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Goalkeeper
Casey Went – Runaway Bay: At only 16 years of age, Went is already playing like a veteran. Went has conceded only 22 goals for the season in his first year in seniors. Coach Nathan Jones believes he is one of the best keepers in the league for his ability to keep a clean sheet, keep the Bayhawks in games and play with his feet.
Unlucky: Bond keeper Luca Parramont is one of the better keepers in the league and saved his side on many occasions while Liam Ward from Kingscliff conceded barely any goals all season.
Defenders
Jackson Wedd – Tweed Heads: At 17-year-old, Wedd is already considered one of the best players in the league. He is quick, consistent and was one of coach mark Boelen’s best week in week out. Wedd is good under pressure and is considered too talented for Coast league.
Oliver May – Kingscliff: The Kingscliff captain is considered one of the best players in the league. Originally from Sheffield, England, May played at a professional football Academy from a young age, and went on to make appearances in the lower leagues of English football. May also had a successful college career in the United States.
Matthew Geyer – Mudgeeraba: The 17-year-old spent some of his junior years playing for Mudgeeraba before testing the waters at the Gold Coast Knights last year. Geyer returned to the Wallabies this year and has been impressive at centre back. While still learning the game, Mudgeeraba coach Stuart Scrivens rates him a phenomenal talent who he wants to remain at the club for years to come.
Alex Shaw – Runaway Bay: Shaw has become a leader for the Bayhawks this season. Usually playing at centre back, Shaw commands his defence and gets his side out of trouble often.
Unlucky: Bond captain and centre back Guilherme Mattos was a rock of the Bull Sharks backline before suffering an ACL injury which saw his team tumble down the ladder as a result.
Midfielders
Raphael Chiezzi - Musgrave: A crafty midfielder, Chiezzi is constantly involved in the play and sets up a lot of Musgrave’s attacks. Can turn a game in a matter of seconds and is one of the league’s best players.
Jeremy Green – Kingscliff: Coach Ross Fenech believes Green is the best centre midfielder in the competition and it’s hard to argue. Green dictates the pace of the game and can take a game by the scruff of the neck and will it in his side’s favour. At 20-years-old, Green has already played in NPL teams in Adelaide and Mackay and will be a treat to watch at Gold Coast Premier League level.
Nick Buxton – Mudgeeraba: Still only a teenager, Buxton played like a veteran of the game this year. The Wallaby boasts speed, talent and coach Stuart Scrivens said he hopes to build his side around him for years to come.
Thirone Correia – Runaway Bay: The Brazilian is in his early 30s but is still consistently impacting for the Bayhawks. Captain this season, Correia is a classy midfielder who boasts a nice touch and is the glue that holds Runaway Bay’s midfield together.
Unlucky: Bond’s Olavas Santos is a talented winger/striker who is known for his speed, finishing ability and strength in one-on-one contests.
Forwards
Fikret Mehic – Musgrave: Coast League’s leading goal scorer, Mehic is strong on the ball, great at holding the ball up and waiting for players to support him and positioning himself in dangerous areas on the pitch. But most importantly, he can score and score prolifically.
Ryan Zietlow – Kingscliff: Zietlow generally plays as a midfielder but he is immensely talented in front of goal. He was unfortunately injured for the latter part of the season but still managed to finish second overall in the golden boot stakes. He can turn people in a flash and penetrate defences with ease.
Unlucky: Tweed striker Anthony Blyde comes from a Gold Coast Premier League background. He battled injury this year but is still quick, skilful and can find the back of the net. Runaway Bay striker Luke Whiddett only joined the club this season from the United Kingdom but he can score and also bring his teammates into the game.
Coach
Ross Fenech - Kingscliff: Undefeated season, won the league, won the grand final...enough said.
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