Kaz Patafta on SBS: Where next Kaz?

Canberra's Kaz Patafta is starting to make an impression in Melbourne where it matters; on the park.

But his loan deal from Benfica ends with the Victory in June.

Should he stay or should he go?


He's had increasing minutes as Season 3 came to an end, and he's still involved in the Asia Champions League campaign.

And Coach Ernie Merrick is protecting him, increasing his confidence, physical and tactical capabilities.

Don't be surprised to see Kaz join another A-League Club, or even stay at Melbourne especially now a Youth team would mean he'd be playing every week at some level.

For the record:

Kaz said, "I've been branded too small but I've coped well, got physically stronger, added tactically, it's been a great experience."

And making an observation on Europe:

"In Europe families are willing to take their kids out of school at ten, let them live in a different city, just for the game. That's what we're up against. I don't see that happening here yet."

And my Kaz highlight in Season 2007/08:

That goal, a wonderful goal, against Wellington Phoenix.

How many 19 years old have scored in the A-League? How many Canberrans?

Go Kaz!