I'm still struggling to understand what the ASBP is supposed to be. What's the point of it exactly?
A pathway to somewhere? Is it really supposed to produce better outcomes for the National Mens side? Wouldn't/Shouldn't the players in that side be playing in professional league?
I can accept that NZ Football will be measured on the success of the national teams; What i can not reconcile is how the ASBP will deliver better outcomes for the national team.
Wouldn't investment a more robust youth development policy with the goal of placing/moving those players offshore as soon as possible be a better vehicle for delivering a better national team?