With the release of Jason Hoffman Melbourne City has lost their final foundation player. Hoffman was never the first name on the teamsheet, and sometimes wasn’t even considered for that particular paperwork but you can never question the work ethic of our number 17. Hoffman leaves at a time when City is on the rise and possibly on the verge of their first silverware, Hoffman returns home to Newcastle where a very important FFA rebuild is taking place. Hoffman polarises the football community with many questioning why he still maintains an A-League contract. There are many more talented footballers around Australia who don’t have full time or even part time gig. Hoffman spent most of his time at City as a makeshift defender; that demonstrated the type of player he is. Hoffman would always adapt to what the team needed first and continually put his personal interests aside for team balance. Many forget Hoffman was a promising junior who represented Australia at Under 20 and 23 level, playing mainly as a striker; scoring 13 goals in his 24 appearances. You don’t see many players wearing the ‘Number 9’ shirt as an Olyroo then covering the right back position at club [...]