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AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:35

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan, the MLS or Europe would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have flattered to deceive so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on (Ashton Burns, Prins etc) Maybe some of the cast offs will end up in next years OFC league.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really struggled this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling. He seems to have a bit going on in his personal life so a move back to Australia may suit him and AFC.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and number 6 with good quality imports. That leaves one import spot which may or may not be used. Possibly not if they are signing Bayliss - who may be more a May replacement.

Centre back will be more difficult to replace as no local matches up to Hall. It’s however a big call to use two import spots on defenders.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:34

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan, the MLS or Europe would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have flattered to deceive so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on (Ashton Burns, Prins etc) Maybe some of the cast offs will end up in the OFC league.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really struggled this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling. He seems to have a bit going on in his personal life so a move back to Australia may suit him and AFC.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and number 6 with good quality imports. That leaves one import spot which may or may not be used. Possibly not if they are signing Bayliss - who may be more a May replacement.

Centre back will be more difficult to replace as no local matches up to Hall. It’s however a big call to use two import spots on defenders.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:33

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan, the MLS or Europe would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have flattered to deceive so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on. Maybe some of the cast offs will end up in the OFC league.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really struggled this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling. He seems to have a bit going on in his personal life so a move back to Australia may suit him and AFC.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and number 6 with good quality imports. That leaves one import spot which may or may not be used. Possibly not if they are signing Bayliss - who may be more a May replacement.

Centre back will be more difficult to replace as no local matches up to Hall. It’s however a big call to use two import spots on defenders.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:32

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan, the MLS or Europe would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have flattered to deceive so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on. Maybe some of the cast offs will end up in the OFC league.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really struggled this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling. He seems to have a bit going on in his personal life so a move back to Australia may suit him and AFC.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and number 6 with good quality imports. That leaves one import spot which may or may not be used. Possibly not if they are signing Bayliss.

Centre back will be more difficult to replace as no local matches up to Hall. It’s however a big call to use two import spots on defenders.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:30

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan, the MLS or Europe would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have flattered to deceive so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on. Maybe they will end up,in the OFC league.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really struggled this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling. He seems to have a bit going on in his personal life so a move back to Australia may suit him and AFC.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and number 6 with good quality imports. That leaves one import spot which may or may not be used. Possibly not if they are signing Bayliss.

Centre back will be more difficult to replace as no local matches up to Hall. It’s however a big call to use two import spots on defenders.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:29

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan, the MLS or Europe would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling. He seems to have a bit going on in his life so a move back to Australia may suit him.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and number 6 with good quality imports. That leaves one import spot which may or may not be used. Possibly not if they are signing Bayliss.

Centre back will be more difficult to replace as no local matches up to Hall. It’s however a big call to use two import spots on defenders.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:27

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan, the MLS or Europe would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling. He seems to have a bit going on in his life so a move back to Australia may suit him.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and number 6 with good quality imports. That leaves one import spot which may or may not be used. Possibly not if they are signing Bayliss.

Centre back will be more difficult to replace as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:26

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling. He seems to have a bit going on in his life so a move back to Australia may suit him.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and number 6 with good quality imports. That leaves one import spot which may or may not be used. Possibly not if they are signing Bayliss.

Centre back will be more difficult to replace as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:25

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and number 6 with good quality imports. That leaves one import spot which may or may not be used. Possibly not if they are signing Bayliss.

Centre back will be more difficult to replace as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:22

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced by younger versions who will hopefully kick on.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both to refresh the squad and salary cap, there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall. Simply put they are too good for this league.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central midfielder with good quality imports.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:21

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced by younger versions.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central midfielder with good quality imports.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:11

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35 and isn’t an automatic starter. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced by younger versions.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central midfielder with good quality imports.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:09

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year, has lost a bit of pace and has suffered with injuries. Gallegos is 35. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced by younger versions.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central midfielder with good quality imports.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:08

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year and Gallegos is 35. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced by younger versions.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central midfielder with good quality imports.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:07

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year and Gallegos is 35. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but I think everyone would say they are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central midfielder with good quality imports.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:07

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year and Gallegos is 35. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but both I think everyone would say are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central midfielder with good quality imports.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:06

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year and Gallegos is 35. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but both I think everyone would say are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,there will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central defender to replace them.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:05

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year and Gallegos is 35. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but both I think everyone would say are too good for this league. Japan or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,nether will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central defender to replace them.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:04

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year and Gallegos is 35. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but both I think everyone would say are too good for this league. Asia or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,nether will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central defender to replace them.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:03

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

May and Gallegos definitely will depart. Irrespective of their salary, May hasn’t really lived up to it this year and Gallegos is 35. Time to refresh those spots.

The two biggest losses would be Hall and Verstrate. You would want to keep both but both I think everyone would say are to good for this league. Asia or the MLS would be a better level for them.

Girdward-Reich is only on loan and AFC wouldn’t pay a transfer fee.

A lot of the scholarship players signed in year one have never kicked on so will be replaced.

Brimmer is on a long term contract but has really flattered to deceive this year and the fact he couldn’t make the subs bench on final day is telling.

So yep, both out of neccisity and salary cap,nether will be a major overhaul.

However, only two big losses - Verstrate and Hall.

I would back the recruitment however to get a good left wing/striker and central defender to replace them.

Centre back will be more difficult as no local matches up to Hall.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 13:03

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall sixth or thereabouts.

AucklandPhoenix edited May 25, 2026 12:57

I also recall Dome saying in a pod, after the first bad Chiefy year, that based upon what they know of where they sit on the salary spend, that they expect finals each year.

That would imply that they would fall within the top six or thereabouts.

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