The review, driven by the FFA, is currently looking at various measures across the board including an FA Cup  style competition.

At a media briefing this morning in Sydney, PFA representatives argued a wage cutting move could not be justified given that the vast majority of A-League players already operate under a salary cap.

What’s more, any moves to cut costs would undermine the quality of the competition and the league’s status around the world, argued PFA CEO Brendan Schwab.

“We don’t think the players are overpaid," he said. "We do have in place a salary cap.

"We’re one of only two leagues in the world where the players have voluntarily agreed to have their wages capped in order to promote the viability of the competition."

And with average player wages in the A-League around the $135,000 mark, the PFA felt players were being paid a fair amount.

“We also know that the Socceroos take home a very small share of the revenue they generate for FFA," Schwab said.

"And we do that so we can support the employment of the players in the A-League and also because the players love playing for their country.

"We will take some convincing that player wages do need to be reduced."

He added: "We’re also very mindful of the quality of the competition has at this point in time never been better. And we do  believe the remuneration on offer are a contributing factor to that.

“We are passionate and optimistic about the future of the A-League and we do believe we can convert the millions of fans of football in this country into passionate A-League supporters and we want to work with FFA to achieve that.”

How that’s achieved was debated this morning with one key point being the ability – or lack thereof – of some clubs to convert participation rates into increased numbers at the turnstiles.

“We do believe the fundamentals of the A-League are sound,” said Schwab. “That is there’s a massive market there and we have clubs becoming increasingly well known and well run.

"The big challenge though for the game is converting all the football fans into A-League fans."

With broadcast rights for the A-League up for renegotiation in two years time, the PFA wants to play their part in helping lift the profile of the clubs.

This will help drive revenues and ultimately make the game as strong as possible for when that deal is hammered out.

He added: "The players are ready and willing to do their bit in the community and to make themselves accessible so we can do our bit to drive revenue."

One case in point is the PFA’s Heroes Program. Funded by the PFA, it began a year ago in Melbourne with A-League players.

The scheme takes the players inside schools as part of an education department approved curriculum and is set to expand into NSW next year.