I really felt for Robertson who has been one of the best on the pitch in recent weeks to then be dropped to the bench. Current form and effectiveness should be an important part of why a player should start a game ... not because they are a 'fern'. If a player isn't performing; then they should be moved to the bench. This is professional football. If they can't perform for the phoenix, naturally they won't be good enough for the ferns... We seem to have a weird system in New Zealand where the goal that you scored three years ago will not only get you in a squad, but it will get you on the field.
One fern that did really stand out was Hassett who was surely the MVP. She is definitely more suited to the attacking mid role. Will be a good little battle between the midfielders now with Gomez (? - shirt 6) coming in and looking strong as well. That holding-mid role still potentially up for grabs? I hope when they play Rolston again; it is when she is fully fit/ready and is in the striker role.
One fern that did really stand out was Hassett who was surely the MVP. She is definitely more suited to the attacking mid role. Will be a good little battle between the midfielders now with Gomez (? - shirt 6) coming in and looking strong as well. That holding-mid role still potentially up for grabs? I hope when they play Rolston again; it is when she is fully fit/ready and is in the striker role.