The Wellington Phoenix expect to have a fully fit squad for their season opener against the Newcastle Jets next weekend.
That includes new signing Troy Danaskos, who turned down other A-League clubs thanks to some special treatment from coach Ernie Merrick.
Whether or not it is picking players up from the airport, Merrick does have an ability to attract top players to Wellington.
He doesn't think that he's the secret behind the draw though, saying that it's "a good club" that draws the players.
The signing of Danaskos adds to the club's defensive stocks – he describes himself as an attacking left midfielder or left-sided centre back.
Time will tell if he has made the right call to play in Wellington.
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