Pim Verbeek explained some of the apparent losses of his latest Socceroos team by deciding on a new domestic form and not an international reputation.

Only six former handball players decorated Verbeek’s 21-member travel party to start the 2011 Asian Cup qualifiers next Wednesday in Jakarta with only two – Captain Craig Moore and striker Archie Thompson – with every level of senior international experience.

Top midfielder Jason Culina will compete in play bazaar the TogelAsian Cup qualifiers at the end of the European season, joining the new Gold Coast United team for three years.

However, the Dutch cabinet remains empty for group matches against Indonesia this month and Kuwait in March, forcing the selection of a rookie national team L-platers.

The team includes 33-year-old Melbourne Victory midfielder Tom Pondeljak, who won his last four Socceroos matches in 2002, before Verbeek arrived. Matt McKay of Queensland was also recalled.