New FFA CEO backs second-tier comp

Weren’t there another 8-9 failed HAL expansion bids? There’s your basis for a 2nd division. Grant them all a B-League license with a nationalised NPL being the 3rd division & so on. The expansion bids money is obviously there so why not capitalise on it. Work on parachute payments for relegated HAL teams & conversely for promoted B-League teams. It’s all doable albeit a long shot. Sponsors could invest in say an NPL1 team & help them climb the ladder into the B & eventually A leagues, their initial & continued investment may produce a better ROI than sponsoring an A-League team, this would suit smaller corporations or small business. I’m sure the new FFA CEO is losing sleep on how to make this work.

Sticca if he has put money into Western United I would be suprised, how do you know he is part owner, how much money did he pay for his share if any . Being an owner is all good if you dont lose money, if you lose money then you have to raise capital again so you pay more to keep your percentage. Sydney Fc is public so you can see the shares, and those who invested a certain like Lapaglia everytime they needed to raise money their share went from 10% downwards so they are under 1% now. The only good thing is it seems to have stabilised under the last Tv deal. Have they still got the major investor and when this stadium money needs to be raised dont expect Sticca and co to dip in based on their percentage of ownership. MV was an incredible investment at the start of the A-league though. If only these fools had known to put the money in then.

The smell is strong!!!

Surely your comment was written in jest? There is a paucity of quality association football in this country. A second division is utter fantasy and will simply drain money. Association football has the chance to usurp rugby union over the next decade and become the third biggest football code in Australia. To do this though they need to be sensible and have a period of consolidation.

Don't we already have a second tier comp?

Spot on. The idea that ex-NSL clubs provide any basis for growth of professional football is fantasy. The European and Asian migrant communities in Australia and other Western nations once formed vibrant enclaves (Leichhardt, Chinatown, etc), but these enclaves have became diluted as the communities "mainstreamed" in the younger generations. Their children and grandchildren are likely all followers of A-League and European clubs in any case.

Fully expect the current NPL finals series to be extended out to a full blown league, giving those second tier clubs almost year round football. Team 11 want to join the second tier? Great, start from the bottom of the pyramid. South Melbourne want to join the second tier? Great, win your NPL. Eventually that NPL finals series (second tier) has P&R to A-League and is rebadged A-League2 or something. I think its a great pyramid, fit for our country.

Roberto Battega .. are you Mr Aussie Rules in disguise? Your style of writing is very similar. Could just be coincidence. We'll soon know for sure. The more you write, the more your true persona will be displayed. I know this from experience on The Roar.

We need to do something. Far too many quality players, especially youth, not getting game time. Just look at our national U23 team.

I disagree, but even then, unlike the other codes and particularly AFL, the league is but a small part of the game. And the game is sure not terminal. Far from it, the game has massive growth potential in Australia and globally.

No one expects, wants, or has even suggested FFA will fund the 2nd Tier competition. Right now, in under 2 months, the quasi-2nd Tier competition in Australia commences. The clubs fund the competition, not the the State Federations. Not the FFA. So, the only question is: when can we move from 8 separate State-based 2nd Tier competitions to a National 2nd Division competition; and what will be the costs involved. Over 3 years ago, I addressed the potential costs involved with a club moving from State 2nd Tier to National 2nd tier. Good to see the rest of the football community is finally catching up. Can NPL clubs afford to play in a national 2nd division? https://www.theroar.com.au/2016/09/22/can-npl-clubs-afford-play-national-2nd-division/ Only a few days ago, one of the part owners of Western United, who paid around $20M Licence Fee to enter ALeague stated: Pro/Rel needs to happen. He understands that the value of his Licence will rise; not fall with Pro/Rel.

i'm willing to bet my mortgage on Adelaide City being in 2nd tier competition!!! lol

Their last 5 NSL seasons aversged crowds of 4,200. As that community has not emigrated in significant number since the early 70's many have since passed. How many did they get to WSW in the FFA Cup? Their night of nights, probably 4k. Their days are done (good as they were)

I don't think two leagues are sustainable. I think an A League expanded to 16 teams, and an expanded FFA Cup should be the priorities.

the language used is intentionally ambiguous he's talked about it a couple of times already, he never talks about P&R even the description "second tier competition", can mean different things don't forget some owners have already talked about having their reserves teams play in this second tier comp

cant come any quicker! lets get some of those grand old NSL teams back in the big team, im looking at you adelaide city!

Then what's the point of a second league comp if there's no prom/releg? :laughing:

“I’d like to look at the FFA Cup also the NPL and how we grow these products.” Yes, well at least that in line with the AFL calling itself an 'industry'.

He’s NOT Gallop

But maybe P&R can come in 3/4 years after the league is settled, as long as everyone knows the rules well in advance.