Great signing for the squad. And hopefully another chance of Fifa world cup daily player payments to the nix if he makes the wc squad. Would cover a chunk of his wages for the year.
If it was a 23 man squad, he'd be right on the periphery of selection, to the point where I feel he may just miss out based on recent lack of minutes at club level.
However, in a 26 man squad, with the positions he covers, the experience he brings, and the fact he will get a lot of minutes here in the A-League, then I think he makes the cut.
It's all about performance too - It's not an absolute guarantee that he'll be there, so it's a big carrot for him to chase in what will possibly be his last chance at making a World Cup squad. He'll know that too.
Good areas all round - A statement of intent by the club bringing him in, and the motivation of making that World Cup bound AW's squad will hopefully bring out the best in Bill on the pitch.