All Whites Nations Cup squad

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.

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

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

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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. 

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.

Sorry, I haven't seen Onehunga play this year

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... let's wait to see New Caledonia's squad and hope that we can get the 3rd place again

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.

That's bizarre though, surely in the context of NZ football generally and this squad specifically Marco is way beyond being a promising youngster?

Will miss his experience and leadership IMO.

Probably the reason Fallon and Smeltz are back.

When you have more caps than all the defenders in the squad, you are probably a veteran.......

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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.

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...

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...

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

Andy Barron. Lol. Remember when it was a massive deal to have a non-professional player in the AWs and at a major tournament?

Well we are ranked 161 in the world.

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. 

Better if you just donate the $10 to charity. 

Ah. Thought my screen was fudged!

..which is doing my head in. Nice tactical #alignment but Mellow Yellow please.