Read this epic thread on X about Melbourne Knights submission and Football Australia. There are 17 different tweets
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Read this epic thread on X about Melbourne Knights submission and Football Australia. There are 17 different tweets
Yeah, pretty poor from Football Australia to only announce teams from two states in a "national" second tier competition. I get that the sport is stronger at the grassroots level in NSW & VIC but you really shouldn't ignore other parts of the country if you truly want to grow the game. We saw what Queensland is capable of producing just recently in the Matildas' run to the World Cup semi finals. Why would you ignore the 3rd largest state like that if you're trying to grow the game nationally? Sure, one of the NSD teams will probably end up being from Queensland when it finally launches but IMO that's not enough and other states have a right to be asking questions over involvement too. Football Australia is still far too NSW/VIC centric and this just screams of another tone deaf decision in line with their blunder of handing Sydney exclusive rights to the A-League Grand Final, only to scrap it a year later. The game deserves better.You didn't notice that the "National" Second Division is made up of teams from 2 states?
It's a joke, they could've done an NPL Premier like this years ago if the clubs had've realised they'd get shafted this badly. This isn't what they were promised.
Football Australia is still far too NSW/VIC centric and this just screams of another tone deaf decision in line with their blunder of handing Sydney exclusive rights to the A-League Grand Final, only to scrap it a year later. The game deserves better.
There are these costs for Wleague, probably more given they're paid well and have more professional staffing. No one seems to bat an eye at the costs (hemorrhaging money). They're stubbornly losing money now hoping it growsGonna be expensive for these clubs initially. To keep costs down they could limit matchday squads to 16 (2 keepers and 14 outfield players). Then you have a manager, assistant manager, club physio / doctor. Someone to arrange logistics & kit. So an away trip to QLD from Melbourne would see a party of around 25 travelling. Return airfares of $600 ea for 25 squad members = 15k in costs just for away games. Exxy without fully professional status, tv rights deals etc.
There are these costs for Wleague, probably more given they're paid well and have more professional staffing. No one seems to bat an eye at the costs (hemorrhaging money). They're stubbornly losing money now hoping it grows
A-League owners seem to be expected to keep funding things then the league is surprised there's no investment in the league. Where is an ounce of profitability in this league?
I'd argue Melbourne Croatia. Hellas etc have much more growth potential than women's football.
Targets 50% of the population in terms of participation but not viewership. Most women prefer watching mens sport and if this weren't the case, womens sport would be more viable.That's the dumbest thing I've ever read. And I spend a lot of time on BF.
In what universe do clubs that appeal to a small set of 3rd, 4th and 5th generation migrants have more growth potential than targeting 50% of the population? Your statement is so far beyond ridiculous.
That's the dumbest thing I've ever read. And I spend a lot of time on BF.
In what universe do clubs that appeal to a small set of 3rd, 4th and 5th generation migrants have more growth potential than targeting 50% of the population? Your statement is so far beyond ridiculous.
Read this epic thread on X about Melbourne Knights submission and Football Australia. There are 17 different tweets
Are Avondale moving house or will they still play their games at the Calabria Club?
Was always gonna be a stretch with the criteria they set. Back to the drawing board.Failure to launch: Football Australia’s mooted national second division in doubt
Hopes of a 10 to 12-team home-and-away competition kicking off in 2025 hinge on the outcome of an FA board meeting on Thursday.www.smh.com.au
Tournament style competition not sure I agree what would be the point? Unless its just provisional to expand to a full season league format it future I can't see it working.Football Australia unveils new format and start date for National Second Tier competition
Football Australia today confirmed the launch of the National Second Tier (NST) competition, marking a significant swww.footballaustralia.com.au
READ: Frequently Asked Questions - National Second Tier