Random thought, and probably not likely given that Temple leaving the Nix has only just been announced.
But could it be that Longo's partner Alana Gunn is the new incoming Nix ALW coach? So Annalie retired because could be a bit awkward with her partner as head coach? Again I've probably got it wrong given Temple has only just left, so Nix you'd think only just sorting though possible new coach options.
Gunn is the most successful coach on the domestic women's scene, taking the Pride to many national titles. Lots of her players going onto the Ferns. She's currently with NZF as Women’s Talent Manager and Girls U17s national team coach. Not sure if with that role she's based in Auckland or Wellington.
Certainly Gunn and Longo wouldn't be a bad coaching combo for the Nix. Gonna be an interesting few months, with coaching jobs to be decided at the Football Ferns, Nix ALW & Auckland ALW teams. And we have Bev Priestman floating around NZ.
But could it be that Longo's partner Alana Gunn is the new incoming Nix ALW coach? So Annalie retired because could be a bit awkward with her partner as head coach? Again I've probably got it wrong given Temple has only just left, so Nix you'd think only just sorting though possible new coach options.
Gunn is the most successful coach on the domestic women's scene, taking the Pride to many national titles. Lots of her players going onto the Ferns. She's currently with NZF as Women’s Talent Manager and Girls U17s national team coach. Not sure if with that role she's based in Auckland or Wellington.
Certainly Gunn and Longo wouldn't be a bad coaching combo for the Nix. Gonna be an interesting few months, with coaching jobs to be decided at the Football Ferns, Nix ALW & Auckland ALW teams. And we have Bev Priestman floating around NZ.