The oddest thing about Nelson Suburbs is that they're chucking nearly 40 grand into flying for every MPL game.
I'm fairly certain the 7 Chch clubs bus (at least for the most part) in the reverse situation?
Obviously there are issues re what bussing does to the body, but surely the CC is more prestigious than the MPL, and they could find some balance? Suburbs could probably beat 4/7 Chch clubs while being less than their best.
Bus a few games, and use the savings to enter the cup.
By moaning like this without exploring at least that option, they're effectively saying NZF should pay for them to fly to some MPL games.
You can't moan that you don't have the funds (and that NZF should pay) when you choose to fly your squad to amateur club games.