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Posted January 17, 2023 03:45 · last edited January 17, 2023 04:45

Showtime Nixie
Abby is a proper pro. She wants things done in a serious manner and the team to have respect and to be respected. I don't think NZF posting training clips of the team having a dance party instead of actual training is something that floats her boat. You can totally understand her position. It's a changing environment...for the better? hmmm not so sure.

Erceg first made herself unavailable for the Ferns, due to a perceived lack of support from NZF (NZ Soccer). Back then it may have been before pay parity with the AWs, flying in Economy as opposed to the AWs in Business etc etc. I may have that wrong.

Then she dropped out in protest against Heraf. After Heraf was sacked and the respected Sermanni appointed (Ali Riley personally asked Sermanni to apply), NZF seemed to provide the Ferns with plenty of resources. 

From memory with the training camp & OFC qualifying tourney immediately post Heraf's exit, and associated enquiry - they had mental skills people in camp etc etc, all to help the players move on from the messy Heraf saga. Remembering at that time there was rift in the camp, with some players actually supporting the Austrian's blunt language/defensive methods.

Since then (Covid travel restrictions etc notwithstanding) the Ferns seem to have been well supported by NZF, with certainly plenty of games - again noting no buildup prior Tokyo Olympics, as Covid made it extremely tough to get matches.

But I'd agrue the team going backwards is more to do with an average playing group, than lack of NZF support. There is no equivalent Wood, Thomas or Singh in the Ferns. Seemingly no young Cacaces, Bells, Garbetts or Stamenics either. 

All the Ferns players in the best women's world leagues (Erceg, Riley, Stott, Percival, Bowen) have been defenders/defensive midfielders. That's mainly why the team is often a turgid route 1 watch, struggling to create much or score against the best teams. Anyway Erceg's retired. Time to move on.

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Unknown editor edited January 17, 2023 04:45
Showtime Nixie
Abby is a proper pro. She wants things done in a serious manner and the team to have respect and to be respected. I don't think NZF posting training clips of the team having a dance party instead of actual training is something that floats her boat. You can totally understand her position. It's a changing environment...for the better? hmmm not so sure.

Erceg first made herself unavailable for the Ferns, due to a perceived lack of support from NZF (NZ Soccer). Back then it may have been before pay parity with the AWs, flying in Economy as opposed to the AWs in Business etc etc. I may have that wrong.

Then she dropped out in protest against Heraf. After Heraf was sacked and the respected Sermanni appointed (Ali Riley personally asked Sermanni to apply), NZF seemed to provide the Ferns with plenty of resources. 

From memory with the training camp & OFC qualifying tourney immediately post Heraf's exit, and associated enquiry - they had mental skills people in camp etc etc, all to help the players move on from the messy Heraf saga. Remembering at that time there was rift in the camp, with some players actually supporting the Austrian's blunt language/defensive methods.

Since then (Covid travel restrictions etc notwithstanding) the Ferns seem to have been well supported by NZF, with certainly plenty of games - again noting no buildup prior Tokyo Olympics, as Covid made it extremely tough to get matches.

But I'd agrue the team going backwards is more to do with an average playing group, than lack of NZF support. There is no equivalent Wood, Thomas or Singh in the Ferns. Seemingly no young Bells, Garbetts or Stamenics either. 

All the Ferns players in the best women's world leagues (Erceg, Riley, Stott, Percival, Bowen) have been defenders/defensive midfielders. That's mainly why the team is often a turgid route 1 watch, struggling to create much or score against the best teams. Anyway Erceg's retired. Time to move on.
Unknown editor edited January 17, 2023 04:05
Showtime Nixie
Abby is a proper pro. She wants things done in a serious manner and the team to have respect and to be respected. I don't think NZF posting training clips of the team having a dance party instead of actual training is something that floats her boat. You can totally understand her position. It's a changing environment...for the better? hmmm not so sure.

Erceg first made herself unavailable for the Ferns, due to a perceived lack of support from NZF (NZ Soccer). Back then it may have been before pay parity with the AWs, flying in Economy as opposed to the AWs in Business etc etc. I may have that wrong.

Then she dropped out in protest against Heraf. After Heraf was sacked and the respected Sermanni appointed (Ali Riley personally asked Sermanni to apply), NZF seemed to provide the Ferns with plenty of resources. 

From memory with the training camp & OFC qualifying tourney immediately post Heraf's exit, and associated enquiry - they had mental skills people in camp etc etc, all to help the players move on from the messy Heraf saga. Remembering at that time there was rift in the camp, with some players actually supporting the Austrian's blunt language/defensive methods.

Since then (Covid travel restrictions etc notwithstanding) the Ferns seem to have been well supported by NZF, with certainly plenty of games - again noting no buildup prior Tokyo Olympics, as Covid made it extremely tough to get matches.

But I'd agrue the team going backwards is more to do with an average playing group, than lack of NZF support. There is no equivalent Wood, Thomas or Singh in the Ferns. Seemingly no young Bells, Garbetts or Stamenics either. 

All the Ferns players in the best women's leagues (Erceg, Riley, Stott, Percival, Bowen) have been defenders/defensive midfielders. That's mainly why the team is often a turgid route 1 watch, struggling to create much or score against the best teams. Anyway Erceg's retired. Time to move on.
Unknown editor edited January 17, 2023 04:04
Showtime Nixie
Abby is a proper pro. She wants things done in a serious manner and the team to have respect and to be respected. I don't think NZF posting training clips of the team having a dance party instead of actual training is something that floats her boat. You can totally understand her position. It's a changing environment...for the better? hmmm not so sure.

Erceg first made herself unavailable for the Ferns, due to a perceived lack of support from NZF (NZ Soccer). Back then it may have been before pay parity with the AWs, flying in Economy as opposed to the AWs in Business etc etc. I may have that wrong.

Then she dropped out in protest against Heraf. After Heraf was sacked and the respected Sermanni appointed (Ali Riley personally asked Sermanni to apply), NZF seemed to provide the Ferns with plenty of resources. 

From memory with the training camp & OFC qualifying tourney immediately post Heraf's exit, and associated enquiry - they had mental skills people in camp etc etc, all to help the players move on from the messy Heraf saga. Remembering at that time there was rift in the camp, with some players actually supporting the Austrian's blunt language/defensive methods.

Since then (Covid travel restrictions etc notwithstanding) the Ferns seem to have been well supported by NZF, with certainly plenty of games - again noting no buildup prior Tokyo Olympics, as Covid made it extremely tough to get games.

But I'd agrue the team going backwards is more to do with an average playing group, than lack of NZF support. There is no equivalent Wood, Thomas or Singh in the Ferns. Seemingly no young Bells, Garbetts or Stamenics either. 

All the Ferns players in the best women's leagues (Erceg, Riley, Stott, Percival, Bowen) have been defenders/defensive midfielders. That's mainly why the team is often a turgid route 1 watch, struggling to create much or score against the best teams. Anyway Erceg's retired. Time to move on.
Unknown editor edited January 17, 2023 04:04
Showtime Nixie
Abby is a proper pro. She wants things done in a serious manner and the team to have respect and to be respected. I don't think NZF posting training clips of the team having a dance party instead of actual training is something that floats her boat. You can totally understand her position. It's a changing environment...for the better? hmmm not so sure.

Erceg first made herself unavailable for the Ferns, due to a perceived lack of support from NZF (NZ Soccer). Back then it may have been before pay parity with the AWs, flying in Economy as opposed to the AWs in Business etc etc. I may have that wrong.

Then she dropped out in protest against Heraf. After Heraf was sacked and the respected Sermanni appointed (Ali Riley personally asked Sermanni to apply), NZF seemed to provide the Ferns with plenty of resources. 

From memory with the training camp & OFC qualifying tourney immediately post Heraf's exit, and associated enquiry - they had mental skills people in camp etc etc, all to help the players move on from the messy Heraf saga. Remembering at that time there was rift in the camp, with some players actually supporting Heraf's blunt language/defensive methods.

Since then (Covid travel restrictions etc notwithstanding) the Ferns seem to have been well supported by NZF, with certainly plenty of games - again noting no buildup prior Tokyo Olympics, as Covid made it extremely tough to get games.

But I'd agrue the team going backwards is more to do with an average playing group, than lack of NZF support. There is no equivalent Wood, Thomas or Singh in the Ferns. Seemingly no young Bells, Garbetts or Stamenics either. 

All the Ferns players in the best women's leagues (Erceg, Riley, Stott, Percival, Bowen) have been defenders/defensive midfielders. That's mainly why the team is often a turgid route 1 watch, struggling to create much or score against the best teams. Anyway Erceg's retired. Time to move on.
Unknown editor edited January 17, 2023 04:03
Showtime Nixie
Abby is a proper pro. She wants things done in a serious manner and the team to have respect and to be respected. I don't think NZF posting training clips of the team having a dance party instead of actual training is something that floats her boat. You can totally understand her position. It's a changing environment...for the better? hmmm not so sure.

Erceg first made herself unavailable for the Ferns, due to a perceived lack of support from NZF (NZ Soccer). Back then it may have been before pay parity with the AWs, flying in Economy as opposed to the AWs in Business etc etc. I may have that wrong.

Then she dropped out in protest against Heraf. After Heraf was sacked and the respected Sermanni appointed (Ali Riley personally asked Sermanni to apply), NZF seemed to provide the Ferns with plenty of resources. 

From memory with the training camp & OFC qualifying tourney immediately post Heraf's exit, and associated enquiry - they had mental skills people in camp etc etc, all to help the players move on from the messy Heraf saga. Remembering at that time there was rift in the camp, with some players actually supporting Heraf's blunt language/defensive methods.

Since then (Covid travel restrictions etc notwithstanding) the Ferns seem to have been well supported by NZF, with certainly plenty of games - again noting no buildup prior Tokyo Olympics, as Covid made it extremely tough to get games.

But I'd agrue the team going backwards is more to do with an average playing group, than lack of NZF support. There is no equivalent Wood, Thomas or Singh in the Ferns. Seemingly no young Bells, Garbetts or Stamenics either. 

All the Ferns players in the best women's leagues (Erceg, Riley, Stott, Percival, Bowen) have been defenders/defensive midfielders. That's mainly why the team is often a turgid route 1 watch, struggling to create much or score against the best teams.
Unknown editor edited January 17, 2023 03:47
Showtime Nixie
Abby is a proper pro. She wants things done in a serious manner and the team to have respect and to be respected. I don't think NZF posting training clips of the team having a dance party instead of actual training is something that floats her boat. You can totally understand her position. It's a changing environment...for the better? hmmm not so sure.

Erceg first made herself unavailable for the Ferns, due to a perceived lack of support from NZF (NZ Soccer). Back then it may have been before pay parity with the AWs, flying in Economy as opposed to the AWs in Business etc etc. I may have that wrong.

Then she dropped out in protest against Heraf. After Heraf was sacked and the respected Sermanni appointed (Ali Riley personally asked Sermanni to apply), NZF seemed to provide the Ferns with plenty of resources. 

From memory with the training camp & OFC qualifying tourney immediately post Heraf's exit, and associated enquiry - they had mental skills people in camp etc etc, all to help the players move on from the messy Heraf saga. Remembering at that time there was rift in the camp, with some players actually supporting Heraf's blunt language/defensive methods.

Since then (Covid travel restrictions etc notwithstanding) the Ferns seem to have been well supported by NZF, with certainly plenty of games - again noting no buildup prior Tokyo Olympics, as Covid made it extremely tough to get games.

But I'd agrue the team going backwards is more to do with an average playing group, than lack of NZF support. There is no equivalent Wood, Thomas or Singh in the Ferns. Seemingly no young Bells, Garbetts or Stamenics either. 

All the Ferns players in the best women's leagues (Erceg, Riley, Stott, Percival, Bowen) have been defenders/defensive midfielders. That's mainly why the team is often a turgid watch, struggling to create much or score against the best teams.
Unknown editor edited January 17, 2023 03:46
Showtime Nixie
Abby is a proper pro. She wants things done in a serious manner and the team to have respect and to be respected. I don't think NZF posting training clips of the team having a dance party instead of actual training is something that floats her boat. You can totally understand her position. It's a changing environment...for the better? hmmm not so sure.

Erceg first made herself unavailble for the Ferns, due to a perceived lack of support from NZF (NZ Soccer). Backjthen it may have been before pay parity with the AWs, flying in Economy as opposed to the AWs in Business etc etc. I may have that wrong.

Then she dropped out in protest against Heraf. After Heraf was sacked and the respected Sermanni appointed (Ali Riley personally asked Sermanni to apply), NZF seemed to provide the Ferns with plenty of resources. 

From memory with the training camp & OFC qualifying tourney immediately post Heraf's exit, and associated enquiry - they had mental skills people in camp etc etc, all to help the players move on from the messy Heraf saga. Remembering at that time there was rift in the camp, with some players actually supporting Heraf's blunt language/defensive methods.

Since then (Covid travel restrictions etc notwithstanding) the Ferns seem to have been well supported by NZF, with certainly plenty of games - again noting no buildup prior Tokyo Olympics, as Covid made it extremely tough to get games.

But I'd agrue the team going backwards is more to do with an average playing group, than lack of NZF support. There is no equivalent Wood, Thomas or Singh in the Ferns. Seemingly no young Bells, Garbetts or Stamenics either. 

All the Ferns players in the best women's leagues (Erceg, Riley, Stott, Percival, Bowen) have been defenders/defensive midfielders. That's mainly why the team is often a turgid watch, struggling to create much or score against the best teams.