I've read through a lot of the comments on here - and totally agree with the majority. There is too much player power/involvement in making the decisions about who is in the team and there is no succession planning / blooding of youngies. Worse still - its not, let's hold on to these oldies who can get the job done. It is let's bring back these oldies (who haven't even been playing) because we all get along and we will have a tight group so we will do well right ... you are professional players aren't you? Stop acting like youngsters ... and NZF grow some balls and give the coach the mandate/backing he needs. You have given ALL the power to players.
While we are here, can I raise the elephant in the room ... related to the above. Is any coach ever going to bench Sarah Gregorious? I would be interested to know what her hit rate is (goals per match) against non oceania teams - anyone? To me it appears that she leads the 'player-power' and their control over the coach etc so no coach seems to want to upset her. Don't get me wrong, I think she is a fantastic advocate for the sport, but it is time that she step away from the international game in terms of playing and we start blooding more of the up and coming players; particularly strikers.
On another note, I was really impressed with Olivia Chance and I look forward to seeing her continue to grow and develop.
Approximately 82 games(incl 18 off the bench) for 13 goals against non OFC competition
Total of 94 games 34 goals
Just a quick scan so might be out by 1 or 2