On face value I like the idea. Pro/rel between A1 and A2 gives all teams except the bottom couple in A2 something to play for right up to season end. But with 2 tiers the ‘A League’ status of foundation clubs is protected.
24 teams likely very ambitious, but could get to 20 teams. The Gong, Tassie, Sth Melb, 2nd teams (derbies) in QLD and WA. A Christchurch club.
Given ALM clubs seem to be scaling back player budgets, in the hope of greater financial sustainability, clubs could hopefully survive off crowds as low as 5-6k. You just wouldn’t want playing standards to drop much. But we keep hearing of players in the NPL or NZ NL deserving of a chance at pro football. Treat OFC Island players aka Krishna, Kaltack as non Visas
24 teams likely very ambitious, but could get to 20 teams. The Gong, Tassie, Sth Melb, 2nd teams (derbies) in QLD and WA. A Christchurch club.
Given ALM clubs seem to be scaling back player budgets, in the hope of greater financial sustainability, clubs could hopefully survive off crowds as low as 5-6k. You just wouldn’t want playing standards to drop much. But we keep hearing of players in the NPL or NZ NL deserving of a chance at pro football. Treat OFC Island players aka Krishna, Kaltack as non Visas