With Pavlovic getting sent off v the Glory for a pretty brainless challenge and the lack of other options up front I was looking at the squad for a solution that could give the Phoenix some presence up front, provide support for Greenacre and potentially add some goals.
I think the Ifill is better suited in space and Sanchez's strengths are more in playing balls in than recieving them so Herbert is left with few options.
Tim Brown could prove useful in a forward role similar to that of Tim Cahill at Everton. Cahill too is a converted midfielder who is strong on the ball and in the air and frequently lines up just behind a main striker as a target man. Not only that but he knows where the net is and it would allow the Phoenix to defend from the front more effectively when they do lose the ball.
Herbert could then use Lia as the ball winning midfielder screening the back four with Ifill, Sanchez and Bertos in front of him.
Given the size of the squad at his disposal and lack of realistic options this could ease the burden on Greenacre and increase the pressure on opposition back lines.
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