That'd be all those young players who lost to Thailand? I think Hudson will reach a point where he has to play (at least some of) his best players if he wants to keep his job, as if he keeps losing he won't.
I think your spot on Martin.
I think Shane will be wearing the fern for a while yet. Hudson hinted as much during the power-point presentation. I think that there is a high chance of Shane being involved right up the Russia and even playing there if we qualify.