Get the feeling at the moment some journos know a bit about the Ferns behind the scenes, but can't really report it. I imagine that's common with all high level sports teams in NZ. Unlike say the UK, where the press hounds with run away with any half truth.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350333654/football-ferns-striker-hannah-wilkinson-blindsided-olympics-omission
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350333654/football-ferns-striker-hannah-wilkinson-blindsided-olympics-omission