If Auckland got to host the ALM Grand Final (which surely they would hold at Eden Park), would be a huge moment for the code.
And only a few months after the AWs have hopefully locked an appearance at next year's World Cup, at likely the same venue.
Throw in the Woodsman's brilliant EPL season, an upcoming 2nd ALW team, and possibly 2 new professional clubs in NZ with extra pro pathways (OFC league) - and you have football in NZ finally fulfilling it's potential.
Edit - https://aleagues.com.au/news/nando-pijnaker-dan-hall-injury-update-auckland-fc-steve-corica/
Corica will be hoping Pijnaker’s injury prognosis isn’t serious, having confirmed (Dan) Hall isn’t expected to return to play until March.
“Probably about five weeks (away),” Corica said.
And only a few months after the AWs have hopefully locked an appearance at next year's World Cup, at likely the same venue.
Throw in the Woodsman's brilliant EPL season, an upcoming 2nd ALW team, and possibly 2 new professional clubs in NZ with extra pro pathways (OFC league) - and you have football in NZ finally fulfilling it's potential.
Edit - https://aleagues.com.au/news/nando-pijnaker-dan-hall-injury-update-auckland-fc-steve-corica/
Corica will be hoping Pijnaker’s injury prognosis isn’t serious, having confirmed (Dan) Hall isn’t expected to return to play until March.
“Probably about five weeks (away),” Corica said.
“Probably for the Newcastle game (on March 9), I’m hoping. So whatever that is, four or five weeks.”