Kiwis in Aus below A-League level

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2951709/jets-heart-goes-out-to-homeland/

So surely he was eligible before playing for Aussie U17?

When he played for Australia he hadnt lived in NZ for 5 years after his 18th birthday, so unless he has NZ lineage he wasn’t eligible at the time.

I can’t see FIFA granting a retrospective exemption.

Fox Slotemaker, who was not selected in the MLS draft, is now playing at Cairns FC.

Jason Hicks scores for Bentleigh Greens in a 2-1 win over his old team.

Since Clut seems to have NZ ancestry, I'll check this here

Aaron Spain. Canterbury United and Coastal Spirit to Victoria State League 1 club Geelong SC.

Unsure of his international status as he has a Kiwi dad and PNG mum; unsure if he's been capped at senior level in a competitive match for PNG; anyone know?

Geelong SC plays in one of the two regional State League 1 divisions, underneath the Victoria National Premier League.

Below, Aaron at right back (and in red and black stripes!)

I think he was in camp with PNG last year. Impressed me in the Premiership 

Andre de Jong (at Hakoah) has quickly made NSW NPL team of the week again

Charlie Devereux (born in NZ) got joint Youth Player of the Year award at Adelaide Utd

Tony Tannous' thoughts on the state of play just after the start of the current NPL season: NPL state of play (March 2018)

What do people think of the state NPLs in comparison to the Handa Premiership? The NSW and Victoria PL are definitely stronger to my eye and QLD looks to be on the improve. I note both Andre de Jong (Hakoah) and Brock Messenger (Brisbane Strikers) both left the Handa mid season in order to be there for the start of NSW and QLD NPL - so the player verdict seems obvious. A list of Kiwis playing over there was posted recently by Wibblebutt/RR. I'm surprised there are not more Kiwis over there, though I suppose being classed as a visa player doesn't help. Obviously OFC/CWC not in play, but better option than playing NZ Premiership? Any thoughts?

I'm not 100 per cent on this, but I believe the timing of the registration window in Australia is a factor in Kiwis leaving the national league early for state leagues, which takes away from the player verdict aspect somewhat. Know some would have liked to see out NL seasons if they could. State leagues being superior to NRFL/Central League/Mainland Premier League probably the biggest truth.

Andre de Jong scores yet again for Hakoah. 

LIVE STREAM ALERT: Round 11 of the National Premier Leagues Men's competition on Saturday Night will see @SydUtd58FC taking on the competition leaders in @SydneyOlympicFC
While on Sunday we have @hakoahfc hosting @apialeichhardt #NPLNSW pic.twitter.com/51TcwpTSXl

— NPL New South Wales (@NPLNSW) May 17, 2018

If anyone is interested, you can watch de Jong play at 5pm Sunday on the NPL NSW Facebook account.

https://www.facebook.com/nplnsw

Ended 3-1 top APIA. In the parts I saw, I didn't see many opportunities for de Jong playing up front

Luke Adams back at South Melbourne after 6 month stint in Sweden 

I feel they got the better deal there.

Welcome Jason!

We're delighted to welcome dynamic midfielder, Jason Hicks, to Green Gully. #GGSC #NPLVIC

?: https://t.co/Ax1vFSTsCy pic.twitter.com/9yjQjc8eaW

— Green Gully SC (@GreenGullySC) June 8, 2018

Oliver Duncan scored in the roar's pre-season game Wednesday night

36’ | Goal! Ollie Duncan makes it 2-0 from close range! #BRFC #RoarAsOne

— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) June 27, 2018

De Jong scores in a 4-2 win for Hakoah in the Waratah Cup semis on Wednesday night

It's escalated very quick. Hakoah 3-0 up inside half an hour. Frangie, an OG & de Jong #WaratahCup #NPLNSW

— Tony Tannous (@TonyTannousTRBA) June 27, 2018

It will be a 2017 #WaratahCup Final replay as @apialeichhardt will meet @hakoahfc on Sunday 15th of July for a crack at the first piece of silverware in 2018 in the 2018 Waratah Cup Finalhttps://t.co/jdAvnAYsIO

— NPL New South Wales (@NPLNSW) June 27, 2018

12'| GOAL! | Crooks connects with a brilliant through-ball from Duncan and makes no mistake as he fires past Mesaric.1-0. #NPLQLD #BRFC #RoarAsOne

— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) July 7, 2018

86'| GOAL! | Our Young Roar take a late lead as Duncan finds the bottom corner. 2-1 #NPLQLD #BRFC #RoarAsOne

— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) July 7, 2018

Oliver Duncan in the squad for the Roar's pre-season game tonight

Andre De Jong is back in action for Hakoah in the Waratah Cup Final at 6pm tonight, it is gonna be live streamed here https://www.facebook.com/nplnsw

I talked to Aaron about this last year and he told me he was approached by the PNG coach who had scouted him in Auckland when playing for the Dragons in the ASB Prem.

Couldn't get the tricky paperwork sorted in time for PNG's World Cup qualifiers however.

So, no, Aaron's never played for PNG.

Aaron's younger brother Jordan, a Canty Utd youth league player and currently playing for Cashmere Tech in the Southern League, is currently in the NZ u-20 training squad.

Having a Kiwi dad and PNG mum makes them the same as Archie Thompson, the Melbourne Victory A-League legend.

does that mean he'll opt to play for Australia then?

I hope Rudan is right to overlook him......but he’s been amazing in this league.

I don't think its a case of him not being rated, just not playing in the right position.

Currently we're playing 5-3-2 or 5-2-3, in that formation de Jong can play in most midfield or attacking positions apart from Kopy's

Add to that, we have ample space in our squad and need depth

Doesn't make sense to me

NZ u17 players Emlyn Wellsmore & Oliver Duncan make the Roar NYL squad, looks like Nicholas Milner has transferred to Eastern Suburbs?

Young Roar Foxtel Y-League squad

Goalkeepers: Nathan Foster, Macklin Freke, Lachlan Hunter

Defenders: Tyson Martin, Hassan Ramazani, Jeremy Saint, Kai Trewin, Emlyn Wellsmore

Midfielders: Jay Barnett, Oliver Duncan, Zach Duncan, Brandon McMorrow, Ryan O'Connor

Attackers: Cristian Aloisi, Bryce Bafford, Lleyton Brooks, Daniel Leck, Cooper McCormack, Mirza Muratovic, Jyi Oakes

I wonder if Zach Duncan is any relation to Oliver?

Oliver Duncan starts & Emlyn Wellsmore comes off the bench to score a goal in a 2-1 loss away to the Glory NYL team.

Wellsmore starts for the Roar NYL, Oliver Duncan not in the squad

61' | DENIED! A last-gasp block on the line from Wellsmore keeps the visitors out from close range.#BRIvMCY 1-0 #RoarAsOne #YLeague

— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) November 17, 2018

86' | He's been superb today & Emlyn Wellsmore's shot earns us a corner with only minutes to play at Lions Stadium.#BRIvMCY 2-0 #RoarAsOne #YLeague

— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) November 17, 2018

89' | CHANCE! Wellsmore picks out Aloisi in the area but his low shot fizzes just wide of the bottom corner.#BRIvMCY 2-0 #RoarAsOne #YLeague

— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) November 17, 2018

Wellsmore starts again for the Roar NYL team in a 2-2 draw vs City. No sign of Oliver Duncan.

YOUNG ROAR XI: Freke (gk), Wellsmore, DeVere, Reardon (c), Z.Duncan, Brady, O.Duncan, Muratovic, Leck, Nigro, Caletti #BRIvPER #RoarAsOne #YLeague

— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) December 7, 2018

No Wellsmore today but Oliver Duncan opens the scoring for the Roar NYL side

2' | GOAL Oliver Duncan finishes off some great front half pressure from teammate Muratovic to give Brisbane the early lead. #BRIvMVC 1-0 #RoarAsOne #YLeague

— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) December 23, 2018

Roar NYL have qualified for the NYL GF, they will face either WSW or Sydney. They will be the away team. Sounds like the final will be broadcast on Fox Sports, so wonder if we might get coverage?

The Grand Final details have been released for the @Foxtel Y-League between @wswanderersfc and @brisbaneroar.

Congrats to both sides on making it to the big dance. ??#YLeaguehttps://t.co/9ZYwY7umkl

— Hyundai A-League (@ALeague) January 28, 2019

Wellsmore & Oliver Duncan are in the NYL GF on Friday. Fox Sports is doing live coverage, so it will be available on the YouTube channel (via  VPN). Dude doing the Sky TV Twitter account said he would get back to me about whether Sky will show it, as the A-League game from the same venue is on a pop up channel already.