Carney and Carle have both headed overseas after being lured away from local clubs by big money offers and more game time.

Current salary cap restrictions have prevented Sydney and Newcastle Jets being able to increase their contract pay packets to compete.

But Buckley rejects any suggestions of a rule change or exceptions being made for special cases.

He told au.fourfourtwo.com that he “doesn't see it as the role of the FFA” to help A-League clubs financially keep such stars.

“Players at that stage of their careers will make decisions for themselves no matter what,” he added.

But he said he was 'ecstatic' over the arrival of Brazilian stars like Juninho and Mario Jardel to replace the lost home-grown talent.