Studs Up: Mistrust of ‘football people’ must end, says David Davutovic
FORGET the VAR distraction, the FFA board AGM is the most important day for Aussie football in years, as the first democratic election since the early 2000s.
FFA Governance
To describe the way it's unfolding as underwhelming, is … an understatement.
In the media conference following the vote of FFA Congress, outgoing FFA Chairman Steven Lowy once again spoke of his ‘fears’ regarding “foreign interests” in football. It is a familiar theme. He wrote about it in 2017 and has returned to it regularly ever since.
Fact and Fiction
Rob does own 100% of Investnix but Investnix don't own 100% of the nix.
The Nix are owned by the Welnix Limited Partnership. In an LP there are two classes of partners, General & Limited and only the general partners have to be disclosed publicly (the only general partner of Welnix LP is Welnix GP, which is ultimately 100% owned by Rob Morrison via Investnix). The ownership split between the partners is set out in the partnership agreement, which is not publicly available, so we don't know the identity of the limited partners or their share in the LP.
Basically from publicly available info we know that Rob Morrison is a 100% owner of Investnix, which is a part owner of Wellnix LP but we don't know who the other partners in Welnix LP are or what the split of ownership in Welnix LP is.
In the media conference following the vote of FFA Congress, outgoing FFA Chairman Steven Lowy once again spoke of his ‘fears’ regarding “foreign interests” in football. It is a familiar theme. He wrote about it in 2017 and has returned to it regularly ever since.
Fact and Fiction
Rob does own 100% of Investnix but Investnix don't own 100% of the nix.
The Nix are owned by the Welnix Limited Partnership. In an LP there are two classes of partners, General & Limited and only the general partners have to be disclosed publicly (the only general partner of Welnix LP is Welnix GP, which is ultimately 100% owned by Rob Morrison via Investnix). The ownership split between the partners is set out in the partnership agreement, which is not publicly available, so we don't know the identity of the limited partners or their share in the LP.
Basically from publicly available info we know that Rob Morrison is a 100% owner of Investnix, which is a part owner of Wellnix LP but we don't know who the other partners in Welnix LP are or what the split of ownership in Welnix LP is.
interesting article, especially given the FFA is so big on developing the Aussie game and yet several of their major clubs are owned by foreign business entities.
Craig Foster - Believe In Our Game
Players carry a lifelong responsibility to serve the game in return for everything the game gives us. This is why I have put so much on hold in an effort to help the game in a time of critically important reform. The decisions we make in the next year or two will fundamentally determine the long term future of the game we love and that so many wonderful people have contributed to for the past 150 years.
To this end, the PFA Executive has nominated its Chief Executive John Didulica and its Deputy Chief Executive Kate Gill to act as the PFA’s nominees within the FFA Membership.
Furthermore, the PFA is proud to confirm that Lydia Williams, Elise Kellond-Knight and President Alex Wilkinson will act as the its nominees on the Women’s Football Council. To have three of game’s most successful and respected players serving the sport in this capacity is a great demonstration of the power of the new governance model.
Finally, the PFA has also supported the nominations of Craig Foster and Heather Reid AM to the Board for election.
A statement issued by Football Supporters Australia (FSA), 8 November 2018
Football Supporters Australia is an advocacy-based national independent incorporated association, registered in Victoria. It has an interim board ahead of the inaugural AGM in early 2019, including the election of office bearers, adoption of a formal constitution and establishment of a membership structure. The association’s board comprises volunteers from a range of professional backgrounds including medicine, IT, business and research, and all are non-aligned with other major stakeholders and special interest groups.
FFA Board - and now there are 11 Judith Griggs, one of the three women, has withdrawn her candidacy for the FFA Board
The most significant order of business is the replenishment of the FFA board. The board is comprised of nine directors, six elected and three appointed. Four of these elected positions are up for grabs at the AGM, including the role of chair. By the end of Monday’s meeting FFA will not be chaperoned by a member of the Lowy family for the first time in its existence.
A week out from the AGM that will elect a new chairman for Australia's most played sport, seven candidates attended Monday night's talkfest to lay out their credentials to join the FFA board.
All Bets are Live
#FFAvotes. Latest. 4 elected directors: Carrozzi, Nogarotto, Reid, Moulis. 3 co-opted directors: Nikou, Conroy, Norquay. Foster, Shield to miss out. Carrozzi or Nogarotto for Chair. Rosmarin & Murray to explain their roles at AGM. Don't complain on Twitter, write to stakeholders!
— Kevin Pollard (@football_roos) November 15, 2018
The Pot gets stirred
Will be fascinating 2c which 10 ppl are appointed to @FFA Women's Football Cncl by the men in charge. Will they be from the game, of the game, for the game as intended by #CRWG & Constitution? Check out the "must haves"... and watch closely! #FFAVotes #WomensFootball pic.twitter.com/WO6S185eSu
— moya dodd (@moyadodd) November 15, 2018
Fly's Dropping
Notice of withdrawal of nomination for FFA Board. pic.twitter.com/YaZD6pzMaP
— Craig Foster (@Craig_Foster) November 16, 2018
Ray Gatt on the Fab Four
If @gatty54 is right & they elect 4 men, they *have* to appoint 3 women in order to meet the 40/40/20 Constitutional requirement. Unless they elect @reidyfour or Norquay (rather than appoint), they also won't be able to have gender balance in Chair/Deputy Chair (15.10c). Oops.
— Bonita Mersiades (@bonitamersiades) November 16, 2018
Now we have
Just letting you know that @footballvic has nominated me as independent chair of the Women's Council. I thank them for that. Here's a comment. pic.twitter.com/XEe6R5yNHn
— Bonita Mersiades (@bonitamersiades) November 15, 2018
Fly's Dropping
Notice of withdrawal of nomination for FFA Board. pic.twitter.com/YaZD6pzMaP
— Craig Foster (@Craig_Foster) November 16, 2018
No tears from me. The guy's a loose cannon.
Tight cannons only wanted
Foz was not on the Nix side if I recall the TV shows pre the "Ten More Years" promotion
So no loss
Next THE INSIDER forum will be saying "Bring Back SLowy"
Now we have
Just letting you know that @footballvic has nominated me as independent chair of the Women's Council. I thank them for that. Here's a comment. pic.twitter.com/XEe6R5yNHn
— Bonita Mersiades (@bonitamersiades) November 15, 2018
Now we have
Just letting you know that @footballvic has nominated me as independent chair of the Women's Council. I thank them for that. Here's a comment. pic.twitter.com/XEe6R5yNHn
— Bonita Mersiades (@bonitamersiades) November 15, 2018
To many axes to grind ?
A statement from me re the Independent Chair of the Women's Council. Thanks again to @footballvic for the nomination. Like @craig_foster, I wish the Council all the best. Let's all go and "agitate". :) pic.twitter.com/H9STjvcZB9
— Bonita Mersiades (@bonitamersiades) November 18, 2018
Quote for the DAY
"By the end of today I expect to be satisfied that Lowy has gone but underwhelmed by who’s replaced him. I can live with that, for now, because this is the start of change not the end of it."
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has released its Annual Review for 2018.
The review provides an insight to the FFA’s strategy, achievements, challenges, operations and finances for the past 12 months.
READ: Download the full FFA 2018 Annual Review here
It's Time
AAFC accept\ted as member of FFA Congress.
RT @jrvkfootball: congratulations to @AAFClubs and @FC_Australia being approved by the members as Qualifying Members of the @FFA Congress.
— AAFC (@AAFClubs) November 19, 2018
And Tasmania it would seem. RT @AAFClubs: Congratulations to all involved in securing the next stage status for AAFC within the FFA Congress. We note that Northern NSW, NT, the ACT and Queensland did not support the motion.
— AAFC (@AAFClubs) November 19, 2018
The Congress failed to pass a Constitutional change that was recommended in the CRWG report that was agreed by the majority of Congress in relation to @AAFClubs. ??♀️
— Bonita Mersiades (@bonitamersiades) November 19, 2018
Your new FFA board pic.twitter.com/OYNmht26aO
— Kevin Airs (@KevinAirs) November 19, 2018
No Chair Yet. Standing Room only
We have a Chair - Chris Nikou ??????????⚽️?#Victory
New chair wants to see two new A-League teams next year. Who doesn't? And forget ten more years for the Nix - I want what the other established teams have in terms of long term contracts. Basically, an equal playing field. Anything less would be a huge injustice.
Please correct me if I am wrong but im sure I read it a few times.
New chair wants to see two new A-League teams next year. Who doesn't? And forget ten more years for the Nix - I want what the other established teams have in terms of long term contracts. Basically, an equal playing field. Anything less would be a huge injustice.
EDIT: That screws the promotion relegation until 2034. as I can not see the 9 Franchised handing back liceeneses
New chair wants to see two new A-League teams next year. Who doesn't? And forget ten more years for the Nix - I want what the other established teams have in terms of long term contracts. Basically, an equal playing field. Anything less would be a huge injustice.
EDIT: That screws the promotion relegation until 2034. as I can not see the 9 Franchised handing back liceeneses
Where did you get 2034? And if we really couldn't get a comparable extension - because we need other people to sign off on it - the very least would have to be a new, ten year licence, with no strings like the 'cr*p metrics they tried to lumber us with last time. With a guarantee of at least ten years, I'd hope the owners would revisit the idea of a new Nix home ground.
New chair wants to see two new A-League teams next year. Who doesn't? And forget ten more years for the Nix - I want what the other established teams have in terms of long term contracts. Basically, an equal playing field. Anything less would be a huge injustice.
Please correct me if I am wrong but im sure I read it a few times.