A League Expansion

[Big Al]

I dont reckon there'll be an FFA come Wednesday let alone expansion teams, let alone Roos to Asian cup, let alone Matildas to WC.

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/ffa-members-reach-governance-agreement

Told you they are cats

 

[Insertnamehere]

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https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/ffa-members-reach-governance-agreement

Told you they are cats

Has to be voted on by the board yet.
It is a positive move though.
Pity it's fkd the Roos and HAL for what, like 2 years now?

 

[Insertnamehere]

I`d also add Darwin, Freemantle & Hervey Bay to the second group.

Harvey Bay.... You're over 60 aren't you....

 

[style_cafe]

Harvey Bay.... You're over 60 aren't you....

Lol... funny bugger.No Im not actually. Hervey Bay breaks up the Qld Coastline plus its a rising population of cashed up retirees

 

[MagpieMariner]

Gee, who'm I going to support if Tassy gets a team?
Just kidding, I'll always be a Mariner.

 

[style_cafe]

Hang onto your seats folks,it`s about to get interesting real soon...
https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/new-d-day-set-for-a-league-expansion-513494/page0

 

[Forum Phoenix]

The league was deathly stale last year.

Expansion should be decided and actioned at the next meeting based on the report end of discussion.

It’s ridiculous it took so long after the success of Wanderers.

They literally had to wait until everything fell flat again. Useless.

 

[style_cafe]

The league was deathly stale last year.

Expansion should be decided and actioned at the next meeting based on the report end of discussion.

It’s ridiculous it took so long after the success of Wanderers.

They literally had to wait until everything fell flat again. Useless.

Totally agree mate.
The Wanderers set the ALeague alight.
They should have the 2 teams admitted for 2020 season with the 2nd division the season after and another 2 A league the season after that.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Agree though I’d like to see 4 new teams brought in.

 

[rbakersmith]

We're down to 6 bids, with a decision to be made at the November FFA board meeting - Macarthur SWS, Southern Expansion, Canberra, Team 11, Western Melbourne Group, and South Melbourne:
https://www.a-league.com.au/news/update-hyundai-a-league-expansion

To me, putting Southern Expansion ahead of the Wolves is a monumentally stupid decision. I can only hope that the second division gets up sooner rather than later and we get the Wolves heading back towards the top tier.

 

[localpom]

The league was deathly stale last year.

Expansion should be decided and actioned at the next meeting based on the report end of discussion.

It’s ridiculous it took so long after the success of Wanderers.

They literally had to wait until everything fell flat again. Useless.

Agreed. Unfortunately those in power are not fans going to games week in and out. They could benefit from getting some input from those that are.

 

[Tevor]

We're down to 6 bids, with a decision to be made at the November FFA board meeting - Macarthur SWS, Southern Expansion, Canberra, Team 11, Western Melbourne Group, and South Melbourne:
https://www.a-league.com.au/news/update-hyundai-a-league-expansion

To me, putting Southern Expansion ahead of the Wolves is a monumentally stupid decision. I can only hope that the second division gets up sooner rather than later and we get the Wolves heading back towards the top tier.

Just the FFA delaying the decision to keep their relevance just that bit longer. Read an article yesterday when O'Rourke clearly stated they already know who they want for expansion.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Just the FFA delaying the decision to keep their relevance just that bit longer. Read an article yesterday when O'Rourke clearly stated they already know who they want for expansion.

Just making it hard for the teams that come in next season, obviously if they do.
Would have thought you could hold a stakeholder meeting and gauge the interest in moving forward.

 

[MrCelery]

Just the FFA delaying the decision to keep their relevance just that bit longer. Read an article yesterday when O'Rourke clearly stated they already know who they want for expansion.

We're down to 6 bids, with a decision to be made at the November FFA board meeting - Macarthur SWS, Southern Expansion, Canberra, Team 11, Western Melbourne Group, and South Melbourne:
https://www.a-league.com.au/news/update-hyundai-a-league-expansion

To me, putting Southern Expansion ahead of the Wolves is a monumentally stupid decision. I can only hope that the second division gets up sooner rather than later and we get the Wolves heading back towards the top tier.

I agree. Although in one superficial aspect I can understand the thinking. A team called 'Wollongong' is too narrow a 'catchment name'. Newcastle got away with it, but non-capital cities should think bigger like the Mariners did by not calling themselves Gosford Mariners.

However, keeping the South Melbourne bit in contention at the expense of Wollongong makes no sense. South Melbourne's catchment is the Greek community in a small portion of Melbourne. So obviously, the catchment criterion is only a small consideration to FFA.

I'm praying FFA don't fall for the hype that South Melbourne is putting about.

 

[style_cafe]

It looks like they are saying to the people of Wollongong if you want a team then be part of Southern expansion.
The sooner they get rid of this mob the better football will be.

 

[Insertnamehere]

It looks like they are saying to the people of Wollongong if you want a team then be part of Southern expansion.
The sooner they get rid of this mob the better football will be.

Worst idea ever. That's 3 different communities of people. Woollongong should rebrand to illawarra wolves or south coast. Whatever suits to keep out the stupid idea southern expanse is.

 

[Josho Howe]

The Southern Expansion idea sucks, Wollongong has an already established club, nice stadium and l feel was ready to get a licence. Shame.

 

[priorpeter]

Southern expansion is a f**king dumpster fire of a bid. Unfortunately I feel they’ll get in as they have big $$ behind them. They’ll struggle to engage anyone or create a solid fan core playing out of 3 different stadiums. I can’t put into words how much I detest this bid!!

 

[MrCelery]

And then there is South Melbourne...

https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/exclusive-a-league-hopefuls-accused-of-wage-theft-513875/page2

 

[Insertnamehere]

And then there is South Melbourne...

https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/exclusive-a-league-hopefuls-accused-of-wage-theft-513875/page2

Standard Greeks.