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Can we leave him out in the forest like that robot kid in the Ai movie?
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Then robots in the far future after human extinction can study him.
Oh s**t spoiler.
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Haha probably true.
IF THE MELBOURNE CUP WAS COVERED THE SAME WAY AS THE A-LEAGUE
http://eonsports.com.au/if-the-melbourne-cup-was-covered-the-same-way-as-the-a-league/
IF THE MELBOURNE CUP WAS COVERED THE SAME WAY AS THE A-LEAGUE
http://eonsports.com.au/if-the-melbourne-cup-was-covered-the-same-way-as-the-a-league/
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FIFA force FFA into change in voting structure to give more stakeholders a say
A-LEAGUE expansion, the abolition of the salary cap and a W-League overhaul are possible effects of a radical overhaul of Football Federation Australia’s voting structure.
The Herald Sun can reveal that FIFA, which has pressured FFA into giving more stakeholders a say, will ratify the change by March 2017.
FIFA and FFA were coy of the new voting composition, but it’s understood that the players’ association, women’s soccer, the referees and even futsal could all get a seat at the voting table which will lift from 10 to at least 18.
CHAT LIVE WITH DAVID DAVUTOVIC FROM MIDDAY TUESDAY
The 10-vote general assembly is the lowest of the 209 FIFA member federations.
A FIFA spokesperson told the Herald Sun that FFA changes were imminent.
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The A-League could expand should the FFA’s voting structure be changed. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
“According to FIFA Statutes all member associations must ensure that their legislative bodies are constituted in accordance with the principle of representative democracy,” a FIFA spokesperson said.
“In general, we differentiate between three main groups of stakeholders, namely professional football, amateur football and so-called specific interest groups (players, coaches, women, futsal, etc).
“While all member associations have to be taken in their own context, the general principle foresees that no singular group of stakeholders should be able to impose decisions on the others (i.e. have a voting majority in congress).
“We expect the FFA to have fully concluded the statutes alignment process by the end of March 2017. This includes approval by the Congress.”
FFA confirmed they were in the process of tweaking the constitution.
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Former FFA chairman Frank Lowy was granted ‘limited exemption’ during his time in charge.Source:News Limited
“The process is underway to develop the proposed changes to be put to an extraordinary general meeting of Members. It naturally involves consultation with key stakeholders,’’ an FFA spokesperson said.
“It is important that we allow that stakeholder consultation exercise to be fully worked through. We expect the constitutional changes to be made by March 2017.’’
Frank Lowy was granted a ‘limited exemption’ for the unique voting structure when he took over the FFA chairmanship in 2003, but FIFA has finally cracked the whip after long calling for a variety of stakeholders to have a voice.
A-League clubs holding one collective vote while the state and territory federations having one each (nine in total).
MORE VOICES AT SOCCER’S MAIN TABLE
How the new FFA constitution could look
CURRENT VOTING STRUCTURE
State/territory votes: 9
A-League votes: 1
Total votes: 10
POSSIBLE NEW VOTING STRUCTURE
State/territory votes: 9
A-League votes: 4
Players’ association: 2
Women’s soccer: 1
Referees: 1
Futsal: 1
Total votes: 18
http://www.news.com.au/sport/footba...y/news-story/28c5a287a872d27b2e0db32805c43678
A-LEAGUE expansion, the abolition of the salary cap and a W-League overhaul are possible effects of a radical overhaul of Football Federation Australia’s voting structure.
The Herald Sun can reveal that FIFA, which has pressured FFA into giving more stakeholders a say, will ratify the change by March 2017.
FIFA and FFA were coy of the new voting composition, but it’s understood that the players’ association, women’s soccer, the referees and even futsal could all get a seat at the voting table which will lift from 10 to at least 18.
CHAT LIVE WITH DAVID DAVUTOVIC FROM MIDDAY TUESDAY
The 10-vote general assembly is the lowest of the 209 FIFA member federations.
A FIFA spokesperson told the Herald Sun that FFA changes were imminent.
77% of original size (was 650x366) - Click to enlarge
The A-League could expand should the FFA’s voting structure be changed. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
“According to FIFA Statutes all member associations must ensure that their legislative bodies are constituted in accordance with the principle of representative democracy,” a FIFA spokesperson said.
“In general, we differentiate between three main groups of stakeholders, namely professional football, amateur football and so-called specific interest groups (players, coaches, women, futsal, etc).
“While all member associations have to be taken in their own context, the general principle foresees that no singular group of stakeholders should be able to impose decisions on the others (i.e. have a voting majority in congress).
“We expect the FFA to have fully concluded the statutes alignment process by the end of March 2017. This includes approval by the Congress.”
FFA confirmed they were in the process of tweaking the constitution.
77% of original size (was 650x366) - Click to enlarge
Former FFA chairman Frank Lowy was granted ‘limited exemption’ during his time in charge.Source:News Limited
“The process is underway to develop the proposed changes to be put to an extraordinary general meeting of Members. It naturally involves consultation with key stakeholders,’’ an FFA spokesperson said.
“It is important that we allow that stakeholder consultation exercise to be fully worked through. We expect the constitutional changes to be made by March 2017.’’
Frank Lowy was granted a ‘limited exemption’ for the unique voting structure when he took over the FFA chairmanship in 2003, but FIFA has finally cracked the whip after long calling for a variety of stakeholders to have a voice.
A-League clubs holding one collective vote while the state and territory federations having one each (nine in total).
MORE VOICES AT SOCCER’S MAIN TABLE
How the new FFA constitution could look
CURRENT VOTING STRUCTURE
State/territory votes: 9
A-League votes: 1
Total votes: 10
POSSIBLE NEW VOTING STRUCTURE
State/territory votes: 9
A-League votes: 4
Players’ association: 2
Women’s soccer: 1
Referees: 1
Futsal: 1
Total votes: 18
http://www.news.com.au/sport/footba...y/news-story/28c5a287a872d27b2e0db32805c43678
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Abolition of a salary cap ?? Yeah that would be a great idea.......
Yeah... nah.
Ernie Merrick has resigned
Thoughts?
Probably for the best. 3 years with a 35% win rate and a starting lineup he insisted on every game that rarely benefitted us this year.
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Like Kossie he is a coach who the game at the highest level has gone past him.
Been a great manager though.
Been a great manager though.
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A-League expansion plans revealed with two new teams to join in 2018-19
AT least two new teams are set to join the A-League in 2018-19, with league chief Greg O’Rourke confirming that the expansion blueprint will be unveiled in February.
Meanwhile a new A-League broadcast deal is edging closer with Thursday the deadline for broadcasters to submit their tender documents.
FFA has spent the past two months negotiating and it’s understood that most Free-to-Air networks along with Optus and Bein Sports have expressed interest in broadcasting A-League from next season.
Fox Sports has last rights under the terms of the current $40m-a-year deal, with FFA hopeful the new deal will hit the $80m mark.
Melbourne City and Western Sydney have been successful additions. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Expansion is intertwined with TV negotiations, with FFA advising network executives to submit an additional figure for a 12-team competition in addition to a bid for the current 10-team rights.
FFA refused to comment on TV negotiations, but O’Rourke said FFA was investigating how and when the A-League could house 14-18 teams.
“The FFA have got a shortlist of consultants that we are talking to regarding the project scope which will help us build the framework,’’ O’Rourke said.
“We expect that that framework will be ready to put to board in February and if that’s approved it will form the guidelines to add an A-League team to an expanded competition with a view to this coming in the second year of the deal of broadcast, 2018-19.
“Our primary focus will be on the expansion of the A-League over the next 5-7 years and primarily focused on what is the right number of teams and what are the right geographies.
“That’s not to suggest that inter-dependencies of future promotion and relegation or a second division will be ignored but it won’t be primary focus.’’
No less than 10 clubs/consortiums want to join the A-League, with TV executives prefer expansion into bigger markets.
South Melbourne officials met with FFA last week while a joint Sutherland-St George-Illawarra bid is likely to be submitted, with further bids from Victoria, Brisbane and Tasmania set to be formally submitted.
O’Rourke said no bids would be rushed through before the strategy was revealed.
“Any meetings prior to the framework being finalized and the board approving it are more about being respectful and wanting to listen to interested parties who want to ask questions. It’s not about having detailed discussions,’’ he said.
“The FFA doesn’t want potential aspirants to spend time and money putting together a proposal and talking to government in a formal way, until they have a clarity of what is required.
“We have been saying for sometime that any new team in the A-League will need to add value for all existing stakeholders.’’
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sp...
Yet to see the criteria and process structure but very I'm happy there will be a serious and thoroughly procedure, dare say the broadcasters may get a big say in who gets in or not.
AT least two new teams are set to join the A-League in 2018-19, with league chief Greg O’Rourke confirming that the expansion blueprint will be unveiled in February.
Meanwhile a new A-League broadcast deal is edging closer with Thursday the deadline for broadcasters to submit their tender documents.
FFA has spent the past two months negotiating and it’s understood that most Free-to-Air networks along with Optus and Bein Sports have expressed interest in broadcasting A-League from next season.
Fox Sports has last rights under the terms of the current $40m-a-year deal, with FFA hopeful the new deal will hit the $80m mark.
Melbourne City and Western Sydney have been successful additions. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Expansion is intertwined with TV negotiations, with FFA advising network executives to submit an additional figure for a 12-team competition in addition to a bid for the current 10-team rights.
FFA refused to comment on TV negotiations, but O’Rourke said FFA was investigating how and when the A-League could house 14-18 teams.
“The FFA have got a shortlist of consultants that we are talking to regarding the project scope which will help us build the framework,’’ O’Rourke said.
“We expect that that framework will be ready to put to board in February and if that’s approved it will form the guidelines to add an A-League team to an expanded competition with a view to this coming in the second year of the deal of broadcast, 2018-19.
“Our primary focus will be on the expansion of the A-League over the next 5-7 years and primarily focused on what is the right number of teams and what are the right geographies.
“That’s not to suggest that inter-dependencies of future promotion and relegation or a second division will be ignored but it won’t be primary focus.’’
No less than 10 clubs/consortiums want to join the A-League, with TV executives prefer expansion into bigger markets.
South Melbourne officials met with FFA last week while a joint Sutherland-St George-Illawarra bid is likely to be submitted, with further bids from Victoria, Brisbane and Tasmania set to be formally submitted.
O’Rourke said no bids would be rushed through before the strategy was revealed.
“Any meetings prior to the framework being finalized and the board approving it are more about being respectful and wanting to listen to interested parties who want to ask questions. It’s not about having detailed discussions,’’ he said.
“The FFA doesn’t want potential aspirants to spend time and money putting together a proposal and talking to government in a formal way, until they have a clarity of what is required.
“We have been saying for sometime that any new team in the A-League will need to add value for all existing stakeholders.’’
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sp...
Yet to see the criteria and process structure but very I'm happy there will be a serious and thoroughly procedure, dare say the broadcasters may get a big say in who gets in or not.
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So Sydney 'journalists' are claiming Sydney FC could go through the season undefeated now.
You guys will get at least a point this weekend imo.
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There is a touch of Ross Lyon with Graham Arnold in a way. A hard working team that closes down any space that forces mistakes and gets results but is unsustainable over a full season. They got out of jail last week.
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Even funnier speaking of Arnold and SydneyF.C
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/arti...-wants-sydney-fc-be-leagues-manchester-united
So he wants Sydney to reach the great hights of 5th
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/arti...-wants-sydney-fc-be-leagues-manchester-united
So he wants Sydney to reach the great hights of 5th
Gold!Even funnier speaking of Arnold and SydneyF.C
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/arti...-wants-sydney-fc-be-leagues-manchester-united
So he wants Sydney to reach the great hights of 5th
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Brandon is a stain on the league
Oh Wel-ling-ton! Is won-der-ful!
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- #348
Yeah and this moment was the best seeing him knocked down on his ass!
Thank you Jason Geria
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Nice goal by Krishna didn't think someone that small can climb so high.
I was shocked as well, didn't think he would ever win an aerial duel..
But, I'm happy with the draw, considering we screwed up WSW's chance of the Top 6 place by the end of the round.. We just need to defeat Newcastle now and get back 6th spot!
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