Garry

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First signs of financial stress caused by the expansion of the women’s A league have been seen at the Newcastle Jets with reports of club and female academy parent meeting/s held to outline future of the program. The club reportedly approached the parents for funding/sponsorship opportunities to assist in keeping the female program afloat, with the end game being closure of the female program by October if funds cannot be secured. The insider confirmed the Jets have held meeting/s with Northern NSW for alternatives however parents believe the NNSWF/Jets relationship is a contributing factor due to years of poor relations at senior level (mainly over Speers Point facilty and costs). It’s reported that the Jets made it clear their male academy is secure (without sponsorship/funding requirements) and will continue on a new pathway however due to the cost of the ALW expansion and salary increases the females development program will suffer. Will this be the only female program to feel these effects in these changes, and will the community come forward and save the Jets once more? Let’s hope it’s the later as this would be a hard pill to swallow with less than 1 year till we host a female world cup!

The A-League Women expansion highlights an exciting time to be a football fan

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