But looking at the bigger picture. That is player development and pro opportunity. We are only talking 5 NZ players have signed on in Aus so far.
The Ferns biggest issue at present is goal scoring. So having regular ferns players like Wilkinson and Satchell playing for Aus teams will give opportunities to other NZ forwards to step up. The likes of Blake and Brown. We really need to give these kids opportunities to prove themselves if we want them to come through the ranks and take the next step up.
Rebecca Stott was always going to play for Mel City.
Bunge has gone back to MV the champion team she played for last season. Understandable.
Was surprised Anton went back to Perth though.
If you delay till next season you are just kicking the can down the road for another year. What will change? You have got to start putting faith in and developing the young players coming through at some stage.
Will they struggle as a team. Perhaps. But then they will be the better for it the following season.
And there are overseas players that could potentially step in. Cleverley, White (if recovered from her ilness) needs games, Naylor, as a few examples.
The Ferns biggest issue at present is goal scoring. So having regular ferns players like Wilkinson and Satchell playing for Aus teams will give opportunities to other NZ forwards to step up. The likes of Blake and Brown. We really need to give these kids opportunities to prove themselves if we want them to come through the ranks and take the next step up.
Rebecca Stott was always going to play for Mel City.
Bunge has gone back to MV the champion team she played for last season. Understandable.
Was surprised Anton went back to Perth though.
If you delay till next season you are just kicking the can down the road for another year. What will change? You have got to start putting faith in and developing the young players coming through at some stage.
Will they struggle as a team. Perhaps. But then they will be the better for it the following season.
And there are overseas players that could potentially step in. Cleverley, White (if recovered from her ilness) needs games, Naylor, as a few examples.