OFC Nations Cup 2016 - vs New Caledonia | Wed 8 Jun | 5.50pm | SS Popup

Mar (GK). Surprised no one else given a run really but has done everything needed.

Boxall (RB). Seems to be where he plays now rather than centrally. For me Fenton has had a poor tournie- good ticket but impotent on attack. Boxall offers more both going forwards at at set pieces. Will make up for lack of height elsewhere.

Themi. (CB). Solid and reads game well. Will not be an option against the SA teams as lacks pace (like Durante). But against OFC opposition a perfect CB for knockout games.

Adams (CB). Done all asked of him. Positionally sound.

Ridenton (LB). Personally was very suprised Doyle didn't start v the Solomans and dissapointed that Colvey has underwhelmed. Ridenton is not a natural but got up and down very well. He'll pick Colvey though...

Hudson- Wihongi (DM). Has real talent. Probably has the best 20-40 metre pass in the team. Crisp and accurate. Did well playing out of position too. He'll play Bill but Hudson is showing the benefit of playing regular minutes for a winning team ( and the confidence that brings) that is well coached.

Wee Mac (CM). Not his natural position but has a good engine and as long as doesn't get dragged out of position is a good option.

Kosta (RM). Looking fit and sharp.

Patterson (AM). Great energy and wants the ball. Can support Wood and feed off flick ons but also link with K and Marco.

Rojas (LM). Only picked because I know he can do better and just really want to see it.

Wood (or Fallon if unfit). Don't need both.

Mar (GK). Surprised no one else given a run really but has done everything needed.

Boxall (RB). Seems to be where he plays now rather than centrally. For me Fenton has had a poor tournie- good ticket but impotent on attack. Boxall offers more both going forwards at at set pieces. Will make up for lack of height elsewhere.

Themi. (CB). Solid and reads game well. Will not be an option against the SA teams as lacks pace (like Durante). But against OFC opposition a perfect CB for knockout games.

Adams (CB). Done all asked of him. Positionally sound.

Ridenton (LB). Personally was very suprised Doyle didn't start v the Solomans and dissapointed that Colvey has underwhelmed. Ridenton is not a natural but got up and down very well. He'll pick Colvey though...

Hudson- Wihongi (DM). Has real talent. Probably has the best 20-40 metre pass in the team. Crisp and accurate. Did well playing out of position too. He'll play Bill but Hudson is showing the benefit of playing regular minutes for a winning team ( and the confidence that brings) that is well coached.

Wee Mac (CM). Not his natural position but has a good engine and as long as doesn't get dragged out of position is a good option.

Kosta (RM). Looking fit and sharp.

Patterson (AM). Great energy and wants the ball. Can support Wood and feed off flick ons but also link with K and Marco.

Rojas (LM). Only picked because I know he can do better and just really want to see it.

Wood (or Fallon if unfit). Don't need both.

I just don't understand. It's windy, which is affecting long balls and reducing their effectiveness to basically zilch. We've got Smeltz, who hasn't play all tournament, in no mans land doing f*ck all. We've got Fallon, who is getting pulled up by the ref every time he goes near a player. And we've got Prelevic, who can't even control the ball.

This would all be excusable IF WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY OTHER F*CKING OPTIONS. Why is Kosta not playing? Quite obviously our biggest and most effective thread going forward. I don't understand. And if you're just going to play players out of position randomly because, well, why, not - why not start a guy like Patterson who has done quite well (imo) every time he's had a chance this tournament?

Hudson needs to make changes ASAP.

Patterson and Rogerson on for the two nimwits Fallon and Prelevic... FFS

And I swear if he puts on Brockie..........

Bring back Allan Jones - at least we might play 2nd ball hoofball well then!