Cushla might have decided to have a break after the Olympics omission... which would have been disappointing after being picked for almost every ferns squad leading up to the event. As long as Ana backs herself she will do well. I think the other keeper Natasha is coming back from injury (I heard she didn't trial... possibly because of this).
I thought the dominant CB from United would have made the team (has previously played in the W-league). Maika I think?
Hope Gilchrist has gone to the US on a scholarship.
Also I thought young Elizabeth Crowe would've had a shot. She was on Gareth's radar for the U17s and is an impressive player
I can't quite remember exactly why, but Tash was pretty adamant she wouldn't be playing. It was more of a preventive measure I think. I'm somewhat surprised she's in the squad.
Maika is going back to Aus once her work contract is up. Well, that was the plan anyway...
Liz was mainly a squad player for the Diamonds this season, though she did pick up quite well towards the end of the season (and got a great goal in the season finale). She's certainly a good player. Maybe it's a season too early, or maybe she didn't trial.