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Unshackle football! - AAFC responds to FFA's XI Principles Document

Unshackle football! - AAFC responds to FFA's XI Principles Document

In the wake of the FFA's 'XI Principles for the future of Australian football', the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) has reiterated its calls for the speedy introduction of a national second division, as well as a major review of the structure of the game below it. 5 Jul 2020
Australia set for Women's Football TV Show

Australia set for Women's Football TV Show

In light of the 2023 World Cup announcement, FFA have listed a new women's football oriented TV chat show among its objectives for the future of the Australian game. 3 Jul 2020
'W-League can be top-five league'

'W-League can be top-five league'

FFA chief executive James Johnson says Australia's W-League should push to become one of the world's top five women's football competitions. 2 Jul 2020
FFA reveal their agenda blueprint

FFA reveal their agenda blueprint

FFA chief executive James Johnson say there is an opportunity to build a strong domestic transfer system, as part of a new blueprint for Australian football. 2 Jul 2020
FFA's plan for top-15 Socceroos and $85m in A-League transfers

FFA's plan for top-15 Socceroos and $85m in A-League transfers

FFA has outlined its vision for Australian football in 2035, which highlights the Socceroos as a consistent top 15 team in the FIFA world rankings and the Matildas as either World Cup or Olympic gold medal winners. 2 Jul 2020
Sherman: Adaption - not revolution - key for player development

Sherman: Adaption - not revolution - key for player development

Australian football needs to adapt to modern demands, not turn to nostalgia, in order to produce a new generation of high-quality and creative players says Melbourne Victory Technical and Academy Director Drew Sherman. 2 Jul 2020
NPL NSW gets return timetable as Football Victoria scrambles to salvage its season

NPL NSW gets return timetable as Football Victoria scrambles to salvage its season

The return of National Premier League football in New South Wales has become a little clearer, with Football NSW announcing that a revised competition starting in late July/early August and concluding in October would be staged. But the news isn't so good for Victoria. 1 Jul 2020
PFA Chief Executive John Didulica to depart organisation

PFA Chief Executive John Didulica to depart organisation

Professional Footballers Australia has announced that President John Didulica is set to depart the organisation at the conclusion of his current contract on July 1. 30 Jun 2020
World Cup bid success caps FFA CEO's year

World Cup bid success caps FFA CEO's year

He's been in the job for less than 12 months but FFA chief executive James Johnson has already seemingly cemented his long-term legacy to Australian football. 26 Jun 2020
Football in Victoria return to play dates

Football in Victoria return to play dates

National Premier League and grassroots football in Victoria has hit a major milestone, with Football Victoria announcing its revised competition dates for the COVID-19 hit 2020 season. 20 Jun 2020
The myths of A-League youth development

The myths of A-League youth development

Football’s enforced hibernation in the face of COVID-19 has given participants plenty of time to think about how to cure what ails it. 20 Jun 2020
FFA and Fox Sports reach broadcast deal

FFA and Fox Sports reach broadcast deal

The FFA and Fox Sports have struck a revised broadcast agreement, allowing the pay TV operator to broadcast the remainder of the 2019-20 A-League season. 19 Jun 2020
'What do we get?' - Sage rage over new TV deal

'What do we get?' - Sage rage over new TV deal

The news of Foxtel’s new FFA TV deal has left some club owners furious, with many questioning how much A-League clubs will actually get. 19 Jun 2020
Brillante: Fatigue factor could decide A-League

Brillante: Fatigue factor could decide A-League

With his side racing to find its cohesion again of a "mini-tournament", Melbourne City midfielder Josh Brillante believes that the A-League's is a massive win for Australian football. 17 Jun 2020
'As many club members and fans as possible' - A-League sets goals for resuming with fans in the stands

'As many club members and fans as possible' - A-League sets goals for resuming with fans in the stands

The door for fans to be in the stands for the final games of the 2019/20 A-League regular season and finals campaign remains well and truly open, with decision-makers saying they will do whatever they can to “accommodate as many club members and fans as possible” when the league returns. 16 Jun 2020
A-League back with derby date - TV or no TV deal

A-League back with derby date - TV or no TV deal

The A-League will return on July 16 with a Melbourne derby at AAMI Park to relight the competition after four months in a coronavirus coma - with or without Fox Sports, say the FFA. 16 Jun 2020