^^^ exactly (referring to post 161 top of page) It's not like we are ignoring nz talent. The fact remains that we have to compete in the a- league and we can't do that with nothing but developing kiwi players. We need finished product too and more of it than developing players or potential.
What's the point of having an nz team in the a-league if it isn't competitive or economically viable? The Phoenix aren't an nz football development program, they exist to win games. If they don't do that they won't be developing anyone.