Yellow Fever Nga Wana Kowhai · Supporters of the Wellington Phoenix

Unknown editor edited May 27, 2024 05:52

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Liam Gillion, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (13 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, James Musa, Kyle Adams, Moses Dyer, Adam Mitchell, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Norman Garbett, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney, Otto Ingham

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts, as it seems Myer Bevan is trying to do.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Note as at 15th March, Corica said they had signed 9 players (7 Kiwis & 2 Aussies). And from memory a more recent update was they had signed 13.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2024/03/15/listen-how-auckland-fcs-player-recruitment-is-going/

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 13:27

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Liam Gillion, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (13 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, James Musa, Kyle Adams, Moses Dyer, Adam Mitchell, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Norman Garbett, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts, as it seems Myer Bevan is trying to do.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Note as at 15th March, Corica said they had signed 9 players (7 Kiwis & 2 Aussies). And from memory a more recent update was they had signed 13.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2024/03/15/listen-how-auckland-fcs-player-recruitment-is-going/

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 10:48

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Liam Gillion, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (13 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, James Musa, Kyle Adams, Moses Dyer, Adam Mitchell, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Norman Garbett, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts, as it seems Myer Bevan is trying to do.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Note as at 15th March, Corica said they had signed 9 players (7 Kiwis & 2 Aussies). And from memory a more recent update was they had signed 13.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2024/03/15/listen-how-auckland-fcs-player-recruitment-is-going/

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 08:03

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, James Musa, Kyle Adams, Moses Dyer, Adam Mitchell, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillion, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Norman Garbett, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts, as it seems Myer Bevan is trying to do.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Note as at 15th March, Corica said they had signed 9 players (7 Kiwis & 2 Aussies). And from memory a more recent update was they had signed 13.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2024/03/15/listen-how-auckland-fcs-player-recruitment-is-going/

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 08:02

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, James Musa, Kyle Adams, Moses Dyer, Adam Mitchell, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillion, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Norman Garbett, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts, as it seems Myer Bevan is trying to do.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Note as at 15th March, Corica said they had signed 9 players. And from memory a more recent update was they had signed 13.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2024/03/15/listen-how-auckland-fcs-player-recruitment-is-going/

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 07:57

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, James Musa, Kyle Adams, Moses Dyer, Adam Mitchell, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillion, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Norman Garbett, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts, as it seems Myer Bevan is trying to do.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 04:59

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, James Musa, Kyle Adams, Moses Dyer, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Norman Garbett, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts, as it seems Myer Bevan is trying to do.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 04:50

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, James Musa, Kyle Adams, Moses Dyer, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Norman Garbett, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 04:49

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Norman Garbett, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 04:22

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Logan Rogerson, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. Others like Tuiloma would need to somehow exit existing contracts.

But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 04:21

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Jack-Henry Sinclair, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 03:54

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Campbell Strong, Adam Supyk, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 03:52

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 03:49

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Alex Greive, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (12 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 03:16

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (11 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other prospects - Alex Grieve, Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 03:15

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (11 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other longer shot prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young player prospects - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 03:11

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan.
Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (11 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other longer shot prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young players - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 03:10

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan. Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (11 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth. One big name ex top 5 European league (likey ex EPL) marquee signing - might take awhile to get over the line

Other longer shot prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young players - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 03:09

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done, as a NZ football fan. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan. Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (11 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth.

Other longer shot prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young players - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 02:42

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan. Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (11 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth.

Other longer shot prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young players - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy.
The other keeper to Woud could be anyone. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 02:03

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan. Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (11 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth.

Other longer shot prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Nik Tzanev, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young players - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 02:02

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan. Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall (11 in total)

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth.

Other longer shot prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young players - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 02:00

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. As Dome has explained they maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club. So they favour their Weenix kids.

But undoubtedly they have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan. Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall.

Other longer shot prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young players - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth.

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

Unknown editor edited May 25, 2024 01:58

Procrastinixing

Alrighty, who is signing up for the newsletter to take one for the team?

Done. I'm excited to especially see what young NZ players they sign.

The Nix has become a closed shop for young Kiwis, unless you go through their Academy. Fair enough with the owners having to constantly prop up the club with their own cash. They maximise transfer/solidarity payments the longer someone like Libby, Singh, Waine has been at the club.

But undoubtedly the have bypassed other young Kiwis good enough to play pro football, without having to leave NZ. Auckland FC now gives these kids a chance.

Based on rumours & some complete guesswork will have a punt at who Auckland FC might have signed

Strong prospects (almost lockins) - Michael Woud, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Callan Elliot, Cam Howieson, Marco Rojas, Joey Champness, Myer Bevan. Young players - Stipe Ukich, Luis Toomey & Jesse Randall.

Other longer shot prospects - Roy Krishna, Nikko Boxall, Kelvin Kalua, Conor Tracey, Jacob Mechell, Niko Kirwan, Andre De Jong, Nando Pijnaker, Bill Tuiloma, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Matt Ridenton, Kurtis Mogg, Monty Patterson, Noah Billingsley, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi (spotted in NZ recently)

Other Young players - Liam Gillon, Aaryan Raj, Josh Tollervey, Corban Piper, Marco Lorenz, Jackson Manuel, Zac Zoricich, Jonty Bidois, Charlie Beale, Joe Lee, Nathan Lobo, Oli Fay, Ben Wallace, Noah Karunaratne, Ryan Verney

Aussies - Dan Hall & Jake Brimmer.

Visas - Zawada & 4 others. Some probably on loan from Hibs, Lorient or Bournemouth.

So yeah covered a few options!! And no doubt still missed someone worthy. Many like Patterson, TAHW, Billingsley etc very very much in the long shot category. But is interesting that Corica has obviously been talking plenty to his old Walsall team mate Bazeley. No doubt a lot of that chat has been about the NZ U23 & U20 teams Bazeley coaches.

Then you also have Danny Hay coming in as an assistant. Hay a fan of Kevin Kalua as one example.

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