As much as it hurt to watch I don't think you could fail to be impressed by the way Adelaide carved us up with speed and skill in the second half the other night.
Watched the Roar vs Victory the other night with envy - I would love the Nix to play with the speed and flair that both teams - but especially the Roar showed.
Imagine the crowds at the RoF if we could play like that !
I can't see a 32 year old Daniel (which is what he will be in the middle of next season) footing it with some of the young, fast, skillful talent on display this season.
I know he could be a "squad player" but why not reinvigorate the team with youth and talent and whoever can't force their way in to the starting 11 becomes that weeks squad player rather than use it as a fall back for players who will never be a first choice starter ?
I would love Daniel to pick up a youth development role with NZFA - he is amazing with kids but, for me, he is not the future for a team with title aspirations.