A-Leagues & Football Australia General Chat and News Thread

[peternorth]

How is the MLS with attendances? I feel like if we had their attendances we would not feel as self-conscious about this.

i also think that actually i duno, if other sports see themselves as being "AT WAR" with sokka over there

 

[AJ_2000]

No Sherrin rule: Touring soccer teams to be banned from cross-code PR ops

The angry reaction to Manchester United star Marcus Rashford holding a Sherrin reached the offices of Football Australia, who have set about ensuring it never happens again.

www.smh.com.au

 

[bok_party]

It’s not that the AFL is using it as fodder for their social media, it’s that they constantly s**t on the sport any opportunity they get but will happily take advantage of the worlds biggest clubs when it suits them.

 

[Munga]

No Sherrin rule: Touring soccer teams to be banned from cross-code PR ops

The angry reaction to Manchester United star Marcus Rashford holding a Sherrin reached the offices of Football Australia, who have set about ensuring it never happens again.

www.smh.com.au

Bit late now, the horse has bolted. Not sure who the braniac was happy to let every other sport under the sun benefit from the visitors. The AFL love leeching off everyone else, just don't expect any favours from them in return.

 

[kick the bloody thing]

OT but huge news is set to break in South Australia. FFSA is reportedly investigating a Club (npl or state league 1/2) following allegations of gross misconduct involving senior coach, the president and some players.

 

[burge13]

OT but huge news is set to break in South Australia. FFSA is reportedly investigating a Club (npl or state league 1/2) following allegations of gross misconduct involving senior coach, the president and some players.

Do you know anything more specific? Link? Something less vague?

 

[kick the bloody thing]

The nature of the misconduct,if disclosed, might narrow it down too much for comfort.

 

[giggler99]

Ernie Merrick appointed head of technical direction and football development.

A-Leagues legend Merrick to 'disrupt' Australian football in new role

Former A-League Men head coach Ernie Merrick has been appointed Football Australia's chief football officer.

keepup.com.au

 

[Andonis1997]

The nature of the misconduct,if disclosed, might narrow it down too much for comfort.

Do you know when it'll be announced?

I know West Adelaide have had some issues with keeping coaches...

 

[Munga]

‘The love for the game has never left me’: Goodes joins Indigenous soccer advisory board

The AFL’s loss is seemingly Australian soccer’s gain, as the Sydney Swans legend formalises his links to a code he says was his first love and continuing his disassociation with the one that helped make him famous.

www.theage.com.au

The Sydney Swans legend has been appointed to the council of Indigenous Football Australia (IFA), which will channel his expertise as an athlete and businessman towards the development of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who aspire to play for the Socceroos or Matildas.

 

[Munga]

Football Australia adopts new FIFA and domestic loan provisions for professional players

Football Australia today confirmed that they have adopted the recently implemented FIFA loan provisions and specific domestic loan provisions for professional players in Australia. At international level, FIFA has recently implemented a series of new loan provisions, including a limit on the...

www.footballaustralia.com.au

Football Australia today confirmed that they have adopted the recently implemented FIFA loan provisions and specific domestic loan provisions for professional players in Australia.​

At international level, FIFA has recently implemented a series of new loan provisions, including a limit on the total number of international loans, as outlined below:

• Eight players loaned out and eight players loaned in at any given time during a season from 1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023
• Seven players loaned out and seven players loaned in from 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024
• Six players loaned out and six players loaned in from 1 July 2024 and beyond

Additionally, a maximum of three players may be loaned out to the same club and a maximum of three players may be loaned in from the same club.

Member Associations are required to adopt these international provisions and include regulations on a domestic loan system that are aligned with the FIFA provisions.

 

[Munga]

This is a damn joke:

Women's football is expected to soar in Australia after the 2023 World Cup — but a lack of funding has clubs worried​

The World Cup in Australia could inspire the next Sam Kerr — but will she have anywhere to play?

After decades of disproportionately low government assistance compared to other codes like rugby league, rugby union and AFL, many football clubs are still lacking the basic facilities to accommodate female participants.

www.abc.net.au

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[giggler99]

This is a damn joke:


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Women's football is expected to soar in Australia after the 2023 World Cup — but a lack of funding has clubs worried​

The World Cup in Australia could inspire the next Sam Kerr — but will she have anywhere to play?

After decades of disproportionately low government assistance compared to other codes like rugby league, rugby union and AFL, many football clubs are still lacking the basic facilities to accommodate female participants.

www.abc.net.au

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Its no surprise the lobbying and influence for funds by the other sports is way beyond anything football can afford or offer they need to start getting smarter and louder for more federal or state funding.

Is the Rugby league infrastructure funding so large due to the upgrades on most of the Sydney Suburban grounds? This could also benefit football its where F.A need to get smart and work together in lobbying with the NRL. Again lack of foresight and probably a bad history of handling funds doesn't work in footballs favor.

 

[AJ_2000]

No bid for the Asian Cup next year

Australia backflips on bid to host Asian Cup next year, but ‘strong interest’ in women’s event

Australia backflips on bid to host Asian Cup next year, but ‘strong interest’ in women’s event

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Munga]

No bid for the Asian Cup next year

Australia backflips on bid to host Asian Cup next year, but ‘strong interest’ in women’s event

Australia backflips on bid to host Asian Cup next year, but ‘strong interest’ in women’s event

www.foxsports.com.au

Pretty lame that no one asked the simple question, why not?

 

[giggler99]

Qatar officially conformed host nation for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Qatar confirmed as AFC Asian Cup 2023™ host

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has today confirmed the Qatar Football Association (QFA) as the host association for the AFC Asian Cup 2023™. Chairing the 11th AFC Executive Committee meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa congratulated the QFA on...

www.socceroos.com.au

 

[Munga]

This series is turning into something a bit epic. How come these aren't on FTA? Show them in the lead-up, it would be awesome.
Almost feel a bit sorry for Brisbane, but still don't haha. Austin's no villain. Gotta start banging the goals though. Moon really has a loser mentality, over before they take to the pitch.

 

[Colonial]

The docos have been great.

 

[gaskin]

Is it better than the Victory one? The Nani wankfest mad it unwatchable.

 

[Munga]

Is it better than the Victory one? The Nani wankfest mad it unwatchable.

I think so. The first ep was done well. This second ep, I couldn't look away. Excellent.

 

[Colonial]

Is it better than the Victory one? The Nani wankfest mad it unwatchable.

Thought it was good and Sydney fans are no fan of the Vuck. Plus we lost our homecoming.

This weeks was even better though.

 

[gaskin]

Fornaroli is gone from Perth. I'm actually quite shocked at how quick it happened. But, after Jameson's comments the other day about Bruno at City matching what the word out of Perth was on the weekend and then Sage's comment earlier today, it was inevitable.

Fornaroli contract terminated by mutual consent - Perth Glory

Perth Glory can confirm that a mutual contract termination has been agreed with Bruno Fornaroli, effectively immediately. The 35-year-old departs having made 72 ISUZU UTE A-League appearances in purple since arriving in 2019 and he was quick to acknowledge the club’s supporters. “I have enjoyed...

perthglory.com.au

 

[CakeEater]

Fornaroli is gone from Perth. I'm actually quite shocked at how quick it happened. But, after Jameson's comments the other day about Bruno at City matching what the word out of Perth was on the weekend and then Sage's comment earlier today, it was inevitable.

Fornaroli contract terminated by mutual consent - Perth Glory

Perth Glory can confirm that a mutual contract termination has been agreed with Bruno Fornaroli, effectively immediately. The 35-year-old departs having made 72 ISUZU UTE A-League appearances in purple since arriving in 2019 and he was quick to acknowledge the club’s supporters. “I have enjoyed...

perthglory.com.au

Nobody does this better than us.

 

[gaskin]

Nobody does this better than us.

Pretty much. The club is amateur hour from top to bottom. The only club that is a bigger joke than us right now is Brisbane.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Nobody does this better than us.

He left Melbourne City in pretty bitter circumstances too. Great player but he is bit of a FIGJAM and a Mercenary.

Sage is a flog though and the sooner he sells Perth Glory the better for everyone.