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1 hour ago, Tesla said:

I'm with my boy DL on this, death does not absolve us of what we did when we were alive.

Not that I'm dancing on her grave or making jokes about her death, but the fact is she was a massive cunt, and she died a massive cunt.

I'm not going to makes any cracks or jokes about her now cause it's not right. But I agree with this completely.  

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11 hours ago, Tesla said:

I'm with my boy DL on this, death does not absolve us of what we did when we were alive.

Not that I'm dancing on her grave or making jokes about her death, but the fact is she was a massive cunt, and she died a massive cunt.

When parking inspector passes you'll naturally feel sad for the family however that doesn't stop the anger that you didn't run the cunt down as he clipped that slip on your window either.

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1 hour ago, hakz7 said:

 

So where is this actually confirmed? What is the timetable?

Oh, OK, I see it here now. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/a-league/teams/adelaide/aleague-looking-to-adopt-afc-import-rules/news-story/8e2ad6445f41e1bf7d4d8c5c7b18d8c3

This seems to be the relevant section. I can't find it anywhere else, but the article quotes Gallop:

“FFA has determined to move to a 4 plus 1 structure for the 2018/19 season but will prudently review the implementation to consider all relevant factors and impacts at the end of the 17/18 season,’’ said Gallop.

“The 4 plus 1 structure will strengthen the A-League by further integrating Australian football into the Asian community and still ensuring the development of talented Australian players.”

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Don't know the strength of this but Davutovic reporting it today. If it has any legs then most likely CFG has had a bit to do with it. Clubs have bled red ink for the FFA since day 1.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/football/football-federation-australia-finally-prepared-to-relinquish-control-of-aleague-to-clubs/news-story/ad0331261a4dcd25c62a48e5b22b8d2e

Football Federation Australia finally prepared to relinquish control of A-League to clubs

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David Davutovic, Herald Sun
February 15, 2017 7:10pm
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A SEPARATED A-League is imminent after Football Federation Australia told club owners that they were finally prepared to relinquish control of their competition.

No transition plan was revealed by FFA and an expansion criteria is now unlikely to be released prior to the unveiling of separation plan, though the split could happen in time for next season with A-League clubs set to work on a blueprint in coming weeks.

Voting reform and the annual dividend to A-League clubs remain sticking points after two days of talks between FFA and club heavyweights in Sydney.

The Herald Sun understands that A-League clubs rejected an offer of two extra congress votes, after FFA pitched an electorate rise from 10 to 17 votes with five of the extra seven going to “special interest groups” such as beach soccer and referees.

Defiant A-League clubs insisted on more than three (of 17) votes they were offered by FFA chairman Steven Lowy and his executive team, while they’re also hellbent on a $6 million-dollar annual dividend.

1a52c8b6d01928023f7b46efabce21ce?width=650FFA CEO David Gallop (R) and Steven Lowy.

FFA conceded that the A-League must be separated to grow the value of the club licenses and entice more investors and investment from the existing clubs.

Both parties refused to elaborate on the talks.

“There was a solid agreement not to talk about it outside the room, so I can’t comment,’’ FFA chief executive David Gallop said.

It’s believed that the A-League owners made ground in their talks with FFA, after a fruitless three-hour Valentine’s Day meeting in Sydney.

“The critical issues facing the game were discussed including the commitment to expand the FFA congress by the end of March 2017, the future operating model for the A-League and its expansion,’’ the clubs said in a joint statement on Tuesday night.

EXPANSION: Geelong’s A-League bid takes next step

“No resolutions on these matters were reached however the APFCA (Australian Professional Football Clubs Association) was members remain committed to a meaningful and transparent process and reaching resolutions that create the appropriate outcomes.’’

Confusion around the release of an A-League expansion criteria, which FFA announced would be unveiled this month, has not deterred Geelong-based Victoria Patriots from releasing an advisory board.

Former Etihad Stadium and Wembley chief Paul Sergeant headlines a soccer-savvy group, which includes local soccer identities Joanne Plummer and Maurice Bisetto, who join former Socceroo Steve Horvat as the faces of the bid.

Horvat hailed the additions of Plummer, chairman of the board at Barwon Water and the Geelong Regional Football Committee, and Bisetto, an audit partner at KPMG and president of Moreland City Football Club.

“We are not just putting together a bid, we are building a club. All three members of this advisory board bring incredible experience in business development, financial and stadium operation expertise,’’ Horvat said.

“Just as importantly these people have football firmly imprinted in their DNA.”

Originally published as FFA to relinquish control of A-League to clubs

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2 hours ago, Blackout said:

I just knew they would attempt to brand the next side 'Victoria'. These business types are so painfully predictable in their wide net branding. I am pretty sure I remember reading something to the effect that the original Heart consortium didn't want to call the side Melbourne City, because they wanted to appeal to people outside of Melbourne. Apparently having the word 'city' in the name would deter potential regional markets. How truly out of touch are these people?

If Geelong get a licence called 'Victoria Patriots', they will be pulling crowds of 4,000 and broke within 5 years. There just isn't the demand for football in regional Victoria. I should know, as I have been trying to get any of my mates to come watch A-League games, with zero success.

If the FFA are hellbent on a Geelong licence, at least try and create some Geelong parochialism by calling the fucking club Geelong. I will eat my own hat if someone in Horsham says "oh hey, they're called Victoria Patriots, I'm from Victoria, this team represents me".

Spot on. I just read stuff like this on a CV and shudder at the thought.

"Jo Plummer became Director and part-owner of Business in Heels International (https://www.businessinheels.com/) in November 2014. She was Board Director at Central Highlands Water for four years which time she served on the Audit and Risk and Sustainability committees and chaired the Customer and Community Partnership Committe

Jo has been the Director and owner of OUT of the BOX Business Services since 2009, a boutique management consultancy specialising in developing and implementing strategy, engineering business improvement initiatives and managing change. More recently, she worked with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) in Strategy and Innovation.

Jo has a strong commercial background having held senior roles in buying and product development, business and merchandise planning and strategic design with well-known retail brands for over twenty years.

She holds a Master′s of Business Administration, a Graduate Diploma in Retail Management and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors."

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2 hours ago, Blackout said:

If the FFA are hellbent on a Geelong licence, at least try and create some Geelong parochialism by calling the fucking club Geelong. I will eat my own hat if someone in Horsham says "oh hey, they're called Victoria Patriots, I'm from Victoria, this team represents me".

:clap::clap::clap: Especially when there's a Melbourne team whos name is derived from the same fucking name already.

Geelong & Surfcoast ___________<United?>
Broadens horizons at least a little. Purpose built rectangular stadium would surely need to be in Geelong though.

I recall disgraced ex mayor Darren Lyons mentioning they were considering building a stadium in either Armstong or Freshwater Creek (always confuse the two) with the goal of bringing the A-League to Geelong. I don't think it's good idea if theres anything to it. Both sites are halfway beween Geelong and the coast. Would love to have a team down here but not with a Waverley Park type stadium arrangement.

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51 minutes ago, xXCiTyZeNXx said:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/aleague-fans-red-card-disruptive-behaviour-at-melbourne-soccer-matches/news-story/9e1fd7e857bc8f2f43be26fa94c3a9c0

The media loves talking shit about all the small problems in the A-League (which i dont think is much of a problem) and try to hide half the drug scandals to do with the NRL and AFL

Can you just copy and paste the article so no one gives them clicks 

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How Honda could drive Sydney and Victory to Asian glory

 
 
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After one of the most nail-biting deciders in A-League history, both Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory will now hope to turn their domestic success into AFC Champions League glory, and there’s one player who can help them achieve just that – Keisuke Honda.
 
9 MAY 2017 - 7:31 PM  UPDATED YESTERDAY 7:31 PM

The enigmatic Japanese midfielder is on the outer at AC Milan, where he has played just 98 minutes in six appearances this season, and will almost certainly leave the Italian giants at the end of the season.

The big question is where does the 30-year-old go from here?

Most likely is a move to Major League Soccer, while joining Chinese side Shanghai SIPG has also been rumoured, as has a return to Japan.

If A-League clubs want genuine marquee players, then they have to throw their hat in the ring.

“Impossible” some will say. The same was said with Alessandro Del Piero. You never know if you don’t ask.

If Sydney and the Victory, two clubs who have long stated they want to be among the biggest clubs and ‘brands’ in Asia, are serious about that ambition then signing Honda would be a big step in the right direction.

While his on-field form may have dipped for club and country in the last 12 to 18 months, his talent is unquestionable, and off the field he is the most marketable player in Asia.

The benefits he would provide in terms of sponsorship, promotion and visibility in Asia would be invaluable.

Think David Beckham at LA Galaxy, Del Piero at Sydney FC. Honda would do the same for either club in Asia, particularly in Japan.

While the benefits off the field are important, let’s not forget his talent on it. He is one of the best players Japan has produced.

Australian fans have seen his skill up close many times before, when the Socceroos have taken on the Samurai Blue - their most recent meeting a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier last October in Melbourne.

While he prefers to play centrally as a number ten, from where he can control the attack and break open defences, he has shown for Japan he can play out wide, or even at the point of the attack.

He’s also not bad from the set piece. Who could forget his stunner against Denmark at the World Cup in 2010? Or his long-range effort against Valencia, albeit in a pre-season friendly, for AC Milan in 2014?

He would be an asset to any team - even more so given he would fill the plus one role when it comes to the AFC Champions League (ACL).

Both Graham Arnold and Kevin Muscat had to make the difficult decision to cut two players from their ACL squads in 2016. Having Honda makes the decision slightly easier and gives them more options and flexibility with their squad.

The idea of signing Honda doesn’t need selling - the only question is whether the clubs are brave enough to try.

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Good deal IMO. Ten will lose the BBL and will be desperate for something to drag them out of the malaise so you could predict that they will get right behind it. Ten's demographic is perfect for the Aleague, plus its no secret that the Aleague is the struggling league in AUS atm and with Ten the struggling TV network will be mutually beneficial IMO

7 hours ago, Jimmy said:

Reading that the games will be shown on One. No improvement on the SBS deal at all.

Normal 10 9 and 7 Channels arnt HD. I also think the old legacy of the main channels being the ones that get the biggest numbers can be combated with vigorous promotion directing them to One HD

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32 minutes ago, Dylan said:

Ten's demographic is perfect for the Aleague, plus its no secret that the Aleague is the struggling league in AUS atm and with Ten the struggling TV network will be mutually beneficial IMO

Out of curiosity, what would you say Ten's demographic is? I wasn't aware of demographic distinctions between commercial stations. But then again, I have Netflix.

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8 minutes ago, Blackout said:

Out of curiosity, what would you say Ten's demographic is? I wasn't aware of demographic distinctions between commercial stations. But then again, I have Netflix.

It has been traditionally an audience dominated by 18-35 yr olds

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BID

By Staff Writer
Jun 6 2017 1:25PM

Socceroos’ Premier League star Adam Federici has been announced as an official Ambassador for the Wollongong Wolves’ A-League expansion submission.

Bournemouth stopper Federici developed his skills on the South Coast as a Huskisson Football Club junior, just south-east of Nowra, NSW and rose to the very top, representing Australia and competing in the toughest and most prestigious competitions in the world.

Craig Foster and Les Murray’s Southern Expansion group, along with National Soccer League club South Melbourne and Team11, from South-East Melbourne, have made public their desire to be included in an expanded A-League over the past few weeks.

NSW NPL club Wollongong have ramped up their intentions with the announcement of 16-time Socceroo Federici who raved about the talent in the region.

“What really impresses me about the Wolves is they are engaging the entire region and genuinely looking to provide the best options and opportunities for our juniors,” Nowra-born Federici said.

“The Illawarra and South Coast is one of Australia’s great football nurseries and the amount of talent who have come from here and gone on to play A-League, overseas and for Australia is staggering.

“Having an A-League presence for the Wolves means the complete pathways are right there for all our kids and they won’t have to experience the difficulties and disruptions I did to make it.

“We’ve proven in the past we can more than hold our own on a national level and we can do even better in the future.”

He added: “The South Coast/Far South Coast of NSW is a massive catchment area, brimming with talent. We just have to make sure they have the chance to progress regardless of their background or financial status.

“I am a huge advocate of giving the kids in my old stomping grounds pathways to progress which is why I’ve agreed to get right behind the Wolves in their push for inclusion in the expanded A-League.

“The Wolves have already been very positive is engaging that area and it will prove to be a gold mine for talent for the future.”

The 32-year-old goalkeeper, who is currently unavailable for the Socceroos due to a knee injury, said expansion was exciting for the domestic competition despite Football Federation Australia deferring it until 2018-19 at the earliest.

“I think talk of expanding the A-League is very exciting,” he said.

“Growing the game nationally is crucial for our future. I’ve been closely following how the Wolves have positioned themselves over the last few months and have no doubt they are the perfect addition for an expanded A-League competition.

“The Illawarra and South Coast has more than enough local talent to draw from and we can easily justify a stand-alone team.” 

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