Sir, sir – did you see that – he did it sir, I swear, he did it!!!

Thanks for all the comments – it’s been interesting to read them in the last couple of days.

At first I was actually with Ryan, and thought they should play three up front with Sterjovski on the right (as someone pointed out he played on the right for the Socceroos and, as I understand, he played on the right for Derby).

However, Dave Mitchell isn’t keen on three up front, prefering the two.

So it will be interesting to see who partners Sterjovski up front.

A good striker knows how to play into the box, meaning they shouldn’t have too much trouble getting the movement they need from outside, with the likes of Jelic and Sterjovski. The squad has some impressive experience behind their belt, which is valuable for something like this (which, I agree, is fairly risky, as it hasn’t been tested).

I know this formation is the least likely thing we’ll see, but thinking about it makes it even more intriguing an idea.

Interestingly, in the A-League, where quality attacking full backs are a rare commodity, it’s a formation you could use without risking too much because the opposition will rarely have the type of full back that’s going to slaughter you out wide (where your cover will be minimal).

With the strikers they have, it would be interesting (and quite possibly effective) to play Sterjovski up front, as intended, with Dadi and Jelic behind him, in their ideal poaching roles. Think of a spearhead, and not spread out as far.

It may be too controversial an idea, just because Barcelona don’t use their three front men in the same way, but it would suit an extremely aggressive style of football that is likely to be played. Plenty of shots, plenty of rebounds.

Call me crazy, but its style could put a lot more bums in seats.

I hope Mitchell doesn’t fall into the trap of plonking Sterj up front just because he’s the money man, rather than playing him in his very best position (where he’ll still get the chance to regularly get on the score sheet).

Let’s all be very clear – not only is Dadi getting on, he’s naturally lazy – which is a pretty poor combination.

But if Harnwell is your main rival to a starting berth alongside Sterj, then I guess he’s got a chance to get a starting gig.

whiskeymac’s right; starting squad selection should be based on current and training form. If Dadi’s not looking comfortable on the ball, don’t pick him. Likewise Sterjovski, or any other player, in any other position.

Looking at the Glory lineup, on paper, is it possible Mitchell will opt for a formation other than the usual 4-4-2? The squad does look very attack-minded, and capable of a 4-3-3, if they choose to go down such a path.