Same said for Warriors. Get your team based around experienced Aussies then get the Kiwis to support. Rocket science? I think not.
So you can only be good if you hold a certain birth certificate? What a load of crap.
I believe the phrase was quality. What positions do you invest in proven performers and tough players?
Possibly too- the style of play needs to be taken into account. So Brown, Moss, Smeltz, Lochead should all be in supporting roles, while Johnson is the key man? We are mixing up different games.
Indeed it was interesting that Lance Hohaia has had difficulty getting on the park, but came up with the goods, but was dropped again for Wade MacKinnon.
Experienced leadership that works with the team is important- wether it is Kevin Campion or Ruben Wiki.
It helps I guess to have proven performers in the league you are playing in, but with the A-league this is not always possible.