DJ: It was certainly a much more assured attacking performance from the Ferns last night with Cathrine Latu at the back and the coaching staff will be heartened to see the attack end finally playing with confidence. The key concern over Latu remains consistency. She is consistently accurate, but she is yet to prove she can consistently dominate.
RS: Not really, but they will feel like they've made some progress, and know they have Maria Tutaia to come back. The onus is on individuals now - Latu needs a strong, consistent ANZ champs and Mes needs some alone time with the goal post. It's a worry to think though that one of Wells or Brown may be restricted largely to a bench role with the Pulse and Mes may find herself more at goal attack than goal shoot at the Tactix. When that attack fires it looks a million bucks, but they must find some level of consistency if they're to really challenge Australia.
3. It has been an awful season, but who has been the stand-out for NZ for you over the second half of the year?
DJ: Laura Langman. There's a reason she is the only player to have played every minute of every match of these October internationals - she is a class above. Admittedly Langman had a slow start to the Constellation Cup, but she responded with real grit and determination to lift her game. In particular her defensive work in the middle was exceptional.
RS: Katrina Grant. Thrived in a leadership role and developed her goal defence game considerably, having largely played at Gk in recent seasons.
