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This was the equalising goal. Weirdly, aussie TV had guys in a sydney based studio, so didn't have the mic feed from the ground and their sound was bloody quiet. This is the kiwi one, stadium went berserk.

Haha as I’ve always maintained, I was surprised we went for him. Wasn’t even the best kiwi left back or left back at their club. These guys are destined for the top.

Nix hosted the semi final of the play off series on Saturday, having finished the season in second (just missed out in being champions). Have to say, since moving here, that was my best and legitimate football experience here. 33k folk in the stadium (add 30 odd Melburnians) creating some noise. Nix equalised in the last minute of added time, one of the best bounces I’ve had. anyway, players I think that should be on our radar: - Alex Paulsen - gk, young so has plenty of time to develop, but great shot stopper and can play with the ball at his feet. Been no.1 all season and best keeper in the a league. - Finn Surman - CB, has a British passport and rumoured to be heading to the championship. Think he could do with another season here but one for the future, only 18. - Ben Old - pacy winger and can dribble through a defence with ease. Got pace to burn and excellent feet but again, think he could do with another season to realise his full potential. Also young. a league is going through financial trouble, but nix are in a good place with a good academy now bearing fruit. Won’t be seeing many big names (although Auckland may try to differ) playing in the league, so big focus on youth. Interesting times ahead.

Decent haul in the end although the defence could have chipped in with a few more. Given how Duks season went, I’m surprised he even got 7, but it’ll be interesting to see how the forward line up looks next season. Fingers crossed sokler can pick up where Miovski inevitably has left off.

Thank fuck that’s the season done with. I saw some mad stat that sokler hadn’t scored in the same comp all season?

Whilst it's put him under a wee bit of pressure, we still needed to remain in the division. I'm glad we've had the opportunity for some of the players to flourish at the end of a miserable season. Watching the nix this season sounds very similar to how Thelin will play. Allow the opposition plenty of possession and low percentage shots, draw them in and smash them on the counter. Not sure if we have the defenders to play the ball out from the back, but I am really intrigued to see how this pans out. I hope he doesn't throw everything out, because we've clearly found something that works. Maybe this is the style we play against the lesser teams and adopt his traditional style for the like's of the cheeks (weegie and edinburgh).

I did enjoy that it was at the end of the end var flag on the merkland last night. That’s the only thing. VAR is horrendous in Scotland, get it in the bin.

You’d like to hope that he’s seen what fergie for example has done and found a pathway. I’d like to see how he develops over time, but an exciting prospect that’s actually delivered. I remember folk screaming about lanky shankland saying how good he was, but he never ever took his chances. Kudos to fletcher, already done it. enjoyed the highlights, the team really seem to be playing with some freedom (I know it’s livi and it took conceding to do it). Nice pre season anyway, hopefully they carry it on into the next. Was a bit cut up seeing Hayes sat on the ball after the game. What a guy.

What a result. Quality finishes and chuffed for Boyd. Truly an impressive result, were hibs tired / not arsed? Great to see the whole team pushing for next season, so hopefully has given the new management team a glimpse of what they could do. Hoilett for another season please. Hasn't set a foot wrong imo and the only positive thing that Warnock did for us (apart from leaving).

Seems odd. We're not fucking lodge members or something.

Stuff of dreams. in all seriousness, superb result for the young team must have inspired them

Many planning on going? Or is everyone just relieved we’re done?

Almost two years ago to the day was the last time we got a result at Easter Road. Been a coupe of horrendous games since then and we've not actually beaten them since that same season. Hibs managed to hibs it in true hibs fashion and ended up bottom six when they should have been in the top half. Would like to try and finish the season on a high, so ideally we put them to the sword but i'm not really sure that's going to happen. I've not actually watched us in the last few weeks, so i've no idea how we're playing (apart from not being able to be relegated). Doesn't sound like we're playing badly, but not great at the same time. Out Bed Bed Doing mothers' day stuff with the wife. 1-1, Miovski

Another aliga player heading over to Scotland. Reasonable player but i've not watched much of Perth this season. They've been very up and down (mainly the latter) this season.

Aye, left on the horizon, although it does actually stretch further to the right, but most of that is low lying so not really visible. in laws are selling off what was their forestry block. Was always their long term plan but unfortunately won’t make as much as they’d been sold (the dream). So very reliant on the subdivisions to be a success. There’s 6 house sites of varying vista, but all 5 acres. They’re what they call lifestyle blocks here. Completely off grid but power could be extended up. Not looking to keep their current house which will be a shame but age isn’t ideal for the location.