I have long argued that Fred Taylor Park does not meet the requirements laid out for the ASBP, likewise the Miramar ground (as opposed to Newtown Park) and Waikato's downgrading, which are all just winter league club grounds. It has been a long running issue.
The issue has raised its ugly head JV because it's only recently that we know the finalists and the venue.
Imagine if the Phoenix downgraded to Newtown Park to save money. There would be massive howls of outrage on this forum.
It is unfair when some ASBP franchises go to great trouble to provide good facilities and others don't. Waitakere have plenty of funding, they just choose to spend it on players so they have a very strong team. Their facilities however, aren't worthy of their on field exploits. When they played at Trusts Stadium at least the spectators were well catered for.