There's a good number of Kiwis already signed, plus Payne, TAWH & Bevan trialling. Sounds like there has been talks with Awad as well.
Plus some further overseas Kiwis mentioned as possibilities. From Baiter's comments a few of the unattached Ole/U20 crew have also been approached.
If all true, not sure what else Talay can do.
So far all the young (and they are young) signed Aussies look like they have some upside. All been around the fringes of A League sides (Sotiro bit more than that), and all still young. One or two of them you would hope will develop nicely. Talay has a background with Aussie age group sides so why not tap into it.
Better than a last minute rushed punt from the NPL, aka Rueben Way - who in his defence never really got a look in (injured before being released) last season.
There will be more NZers signed.