AAP is reporting that the list breaks down to four bids from Victoria, four from New South Wales, three from Queensland and one each from Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.

There's surprise exclusions in the form of Geelong's Victoria Patriots, which makes way for a bid from West Melbourne, while among the surprise faces are bids from Campbelltown, Ipswich and 'Belgravia Leisure' - a Melbourne bid backed by former Melbourne Victory Chairman, Geoff Lord.  

FFA CEO, David Gallop, said the response bode well for the A-League's future.

“We started this process looking forward to seeing how many groups would emerge that are genuinely interested in investing in the new clubs and growing the Hyundai A-League.  As of last night we have evidence that the interest is genuine, thoughtful and committed.

“We look forward to continuing to work with these groups, the existing clubs, Member Federations and other stakeholders to make expansion a success for the whole of football.”

So without any more further-a-do, feast your eyes on the candidates for the next two A-League clubs.

VICTORIA

TEAM 11 - Dandenong-based bid represented by local councillors and former Herald Sun journalist Matt Windley. Provisional plans for a boutique stadium next to Dandenong Station. 

SOUTH MELBOURNE - Former NSL heavyweights and four-time national champions, the Oceania Club of the Century is based at the 12,000 capacity Lakeside Stadium.

WEST MELBOURNE - Reportedly the relocation of a Geelong-based bid to represent Melbourne's western suburbs, sparked interest by announcing it could fund its own A-League stadium. 

BELGRAVIA LEISURE - Geoff Lord's late-bid for an A-League club based in inner Melbourne, stadium plans yet to be announced.