On the back of the Mariners' highly successful first season, expectation arose as to the big-name players that could potentially join Central Coast. There were strong rumors about Stan Lazaridis, Ned Zelic and Paul Okon coming to the Mariners, but none eventuated.
The anticipation for high-profile players joining Central Coast Mariners after their successful first season was fueled by rumors about Stan Lazaridis, Ned Zelic, and Paul Okon. However, none of these players joined the team.