You could agrue of late the Ferns have had more funding than they deserve, via HPSNZ or whoever. They certainly play a lot more than the AWs, and since the Heraf saga seems like they have been well supported by NZF (Covid restrictions permitting).
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/130949329/football-ferns-legend-claims-abby-erceg-wasnt-enjoying-playing-for-new-zealand
Edit - the retirement is now official.
https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/123777?newsfeedId=1275622
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/130949329/football-ferns-legend-claims-abby-erceg-wasnt-enjoying-playing-for-new-zealand
Edit - the retirement is now official.
https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/123777?newsfeedId=1275622
Cry harder, snowflake.