The cusp? Hahahahaha.
Hudson's gone full John Key.
The cusp? Hahahahaha.
Hudson's gone full John Key.
no gleeson either? was this because he has just got a chance at the starting spot at portland?
also no Brockie? I know it was expected, but this the NZF, and isnt there moto "always expect the unexpected or at least for us to comprehensively fudge up".
I know Chris James isn't everyone's cup of tea, but Moses Dyer over him and Dan Keat? Bizarre.
The cusp? Hahahahaha.
Hudson's gone full John Key.
Fudge, that squad looks really weak. Why the hell is Moses Dyer there???? He hasn't even got a gig in the ASB Premiership, would've preferer Clapham or even Feneridis over him
What's with calling Dura back into the fold and then not selecting him? I know his form has been a little off but surely his experience would count in that backline? Not a Hudson yes-man?
I think Dura was rank this year so not too surprised about that. People on here are loyal to him but he was pretty bad
On this theme, Williams and Marinovic are pretty good - the AWs wont mostly miss Moss maybe
I think Moss should be there but I am inclined to agree that he is not an automatic starter for the AWs - I think he's the incumbent because there was no-one else for 3 years
I know Chris James isn't everyone's cup of tea, but Moses Dyer over him and Dan Keat? Bizarre.
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there were times, where i really judged ricki's line ups (especially mexico) as taking the piss. Hudson, however, has managed to take it to a whole new level.
So, which island team should I put money on to win the tournament? Fiji? New Caledonia? Tahiti? Solomons?
I'd lean towards one of the French Speaking Nations I reckon. Find somewhere offering a book first though. TAB have said only individual matches.
I know Chris James isn't everyone's cup of tea, but Moses Dyer over him and Dan Keat? Bizarre.
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Sorry, I haven't seen Onehunga play this year
no gleeson either? was this because he has just got a chance at the starting spot at portland?
I would think that's a fair conclusion - Gleeson, Moss, Marinovic, and Williams are all around the same level (sure you can argue the order, but the difference between the four wouldn't be stark), so if you have 2 of those guys then is there a need for a 3rd? It does seem fair to give that 3rd keeper spot to a young guy so he can gain experience (either Tzanev or, in this case, Crocombe)
So might as well let Gleeson get some game time with the club that pays his rent/mortgage
The Herald described Marco Rojas as a "promising youngster"
I mean why would you not bring De Vries over the likes of rogerson, fallon or smeltz. The only young players that should be in the squad are the ones good enough, this is not a club, leave the youth in the youth national sides till they actually prove something.
So, which island team should I put money on to win the tournament? Fiji? New Caledonia? Tahiti? Solomons?
I'd lean towards one of the French Speaking Nations I reckon. Find somewhere offering a book first though. TAB have said only individual matches.
So... let's wait to see New Caledonia's squad and hope that we can get the 3rd place again
The Herald described Marco Rojas as a "promising youngster"
So does the NZF website
That midfield is just getting worse and worse. Lewis and Dyer? I bet you could find guys kicking around down at the park on a Sunday who would do just as well.
Defence looks horrendous as well. Thank god for Themi.
The Herald described Marco Rojas as a "promising youngster"
So does the NZF website
That's bizarre though, surely in the context of NZ football generally and this squad specifically Marco is way beyond being a promising youngster?
What's with calling Dura back into the fold and then not selecting him? I know his form has been a little off but surely his experience would count in that backline? Not a Hudson yes-man?
I think Dura was rank this year so not too surprised about that. People on here are loyal to him but he was pretty bad
On this theme, Williams and Marinovic are pretty good - the AWs wont mostly miss Moss maybe
I think Moss should be there but I am inclined to agree that he is not an automatic starter for the AWs - I think he's the incumbent because there was no-one else for 3 years
Will miss his experience and leadership IMO.
What's with calling Dura back into the fold and then not selecting him? I know his form has been a little off but surely his experience would count in that backline? Not a Hudson yes-man?
I think Dura was rank this year so not too surprised about that. People on here are loyal to him but he was pretty bad
On this theme, Williams and Marinovic are pretty good - the AWs wont mostly miss Moss maybe
I think Moss should be there but I am inclined to agree that he is not an automatic starter for the AWs - I think he's the incumbent because there was no-one else for 3 years
Will miss his experience and leadership IMO.
Probably the reason Fallon and Smeltz are back.
The Herald described Marco Rojas as a "promising youngster"
So does the NZF website
That's bizarre though, surely in the context of NZ football generally and this squad specifically Marco is way beyond being a promising youngster?
When you have more caps than all the defenders in the squad, you are probably a veteran.......
So, does that mean Williams will be our keeper? Also Piney said Smeltz, Rojas and Barbarouses will all miss first game because of ACL.
?
That midfield is just getting worse and worse. Lewis and Dyer? I bet you could find guys kicking around down at the park on a Sunday who would do just as well.
Defence looks horrendous as well. Thank god for Themi.
I think those two will be in any team so long as we have Hudson
Underwhelmed, but looking forward to having some football to watch.
The worst thing about this is that when Fiji (my money's on them) win this, we won't even be able to muster enough outrage about the embarrassment and keep the forum going strong for a few days, since it's pretty much expected now anyway.
The worst thing about this is that when Fiji (my money's on them) win this, we won't even be able to muster enough outrage about the embarrassment and keep the forum going strong for a few days, since it's pretty much expected now anyway.
I fully expect us to lose this tournament. I guess it'll make it easier when we do.
To think it hasn't yet been 6 years since we drew with Italy at the World Cup...
So, does that mean Williams will be our keeper? Also Piney said Smeltz, Rojas and Barbarouses will all miss first game because of ACL.
?
I still struggle to understand how someone who is paid to play football can be left out of a team for someone who is not. It just seems a bit perverse given football's meritocracy
Find me a site where i can put a $10 on NZ winning...
To think it hasn't yet been 6 years since we drew with Italy at the World Cup...
Our midfield for that tournament included, Christie, Mulligan, Clapham and a broken Tim Brown and I'd rather that midfield.
To think it hasn't yet been 6 years since we drew with Italy at the World Cup...
Our midfield for that tournament included, Christie, Mulligan, Clapham and a broken Tim Brown and I'd rather that midfield.
Bring back Elliott and Vicelich
And Andy Barron
Honestly though, what with this team and the Bachelor how is anyone getting any work done
And Andy Barron
Honestly though, what with this team and the Bachelor how is anyone getting any work done
Andy Barron. Lol. Remember when it was a massive deal to have a non-professional player in the AWs and at a major tournament?
That midfield is just getting worse and worse. Lewis and Dyer? I bet you could find guys kicking around down at the park on a Sunday who would do just as well.
Defence looks horrendous as well. Thank god for Themi.
Well we are ranked 161 in the world.
The worst thing about this is that when Fiji (my money's on them) win this, we won't even be able to muster enough outrage about the embarrassment and keep the forum going strong for a few days, since it's pretty much expected now anyway.
High point of the announcement is definitely the seksy white noise YF rebrand.
The worst thing about this is that when Fiji (my money's on them) win this, we won't even be able to muster enough outrage about the embarrassment and keep the forum going strong for a few days, since it's pretty much expected now anyway.
High point of the announcement is definitely the seksy white noise YF rebrand.
I even changed the crowd on the side from a Nix game to an AW's game.
Find me a site where i can put a $10 on NZ winning...
Better if you just donate the $10 to charity.
The worst thing about this is that when Fiji (my money's on them) win this, we won't even be able to muster enough outrage about the embarrassment and keep the forum going strong for a few days, since it's pretty much expected now anyway.
High point of the announcement is definitely the seksy white noise YF rebrand.
Ah. Thought my screen was fudged!
The worst thing about this is that when Fiji (my money's on them) win this, we won't even be able to muster enough outrage about the embarrassment and keep the forum going strong for a few days, since it's pretty much expected now anyway.
High point of the announcement is definitely the seksy white noise YF rebrand.
..which is doing my head in. Nice tactical #alignment but Mellow Yellow please.