Gael is only on a loaner deal with the option of us making it permanent if we want to. Likely he wont get to Wellington but if he does well this season and likes the team maybe he'll be keen to see NZ as well as Aus?
"Al contrario", Gael is more likely to enjoy his stint with the Nix while we play out of Wollongong.... far more likely to have community support during his short stay. And if he returns later - to any A League club - then it is not a bad thing. This league could do with more Mexican players.
Very different story for Ball - a family man, aware of what New Zealand is and what it is not. If he was going to be poached, it would have happened earlier. Does not strike me as a guy prone to mad rash decisions, for a one season financial deal followed by a quick exit.