General A-League discussion

Half a Pint wrote:

 martinb wrote:

 coochiee wrote:
Here is the Reddit link if you care to have a nosey.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Aleague/comments/1sw81ub/macarthur_handing_back_aleague_licence_3xy/

Sounds like rumour has minimal credibility, and MAC are looking to embed themselves further in the local community.
Though their financial claim against the APL, re promised annual disbursements not being provided, continues.

Might be something from the court case out of context. 
They had over 6 thousand at that last game. Almost makes them not a basket case. That’s a similar crowd to Melbourne City and in some ways they’re a similar club. More money than fans. Popularity not following success.

They’re up to an average attendance of 4K. Us with only 5k. Both must be boosted by derbies. It almost feels like we’re playing them onside!

The large (for them) crowd against us was definitely boosted by the tickets being free for Campbelltown residents (or anyone who knew Campbelltown's postcode to unlock the free tickets)

coochiee wrote:
Are Yellow Fever part of the FSAA?

https://aleagues.com.au/news/apl-and-football-supporters-association-australia-strike-landmark-agreement/

The Football Supporters Association Australia (FSAA) and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

 
The landmark announcement formalises a collaborative partnership to ensure supporters have an independent and definitive voice in the future of the professional game.


“This formal relationship with the APL means more say for Australian football supporters, while ensuring the FSAA maintains its strong and independent voice,” FSAA Chair, Patrick Clancy, said.

ballane wrote:

 coochiee wrote:
Are Yellow Fever part of the FSAA?

https://aleagues.com.au/news/apl-and-football-supporters-association-australia-strike-landmark-agreement/

The Football Supporters Association Australia (FSAA) and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

 
The landmark announcement formalises a collaborative partnership to ensure supporters have an independent and definitive voice in the future of the professional game.


“This formal relationship with the APL means more say for Australian football supporters, while ensuring the FSAA maintains its strong and independent voice,” FSAA Chair, Patrick Clancy, said.



 

Im not sure but they arnt really interested in this side of the ditch seems its mostly about Australia. Contacted them once about there being no NZ representative and the reply i got was less than enthusiastic. Not sure if anyone else has tried.

theprof wrote:
so a potential delay in official signing announcements across the league??

RR wrote:
https://x.com/joeylynchy/status/2056572120801648885

 
Football Australia has confirmed that the First Instance Body (FIB) has determined that every A-League side bar the hibernating Western United have met the requirements to be granted a licence for the 2026-27 season.

Western United has until 5pm on Friday to appeal.
— Joey Lynch (@joeylynchy) May 19, 2026 

Bullion wrote:
Bev doesn't get coach of the year - Canberra coach wins it.

WanderingSheep wrote:

 Bullion wrote:
Bev doesn't get coach of the year - Canberra coach wins it.

How?!?

Mainland FC wrote:

 WanderingSheep wrote:

 Bullion wrote:
Bev doesn't get coach of the year - Canberra coach wins it.

How?!?

Honestly. That is just totally out of the left field.

Mainland FC wrote:

 WanderingSheep wrote:

 Bullion wrote:
Bev doesn't get coach of the year - Canberra coach wins it.

How?!?

Honestly. That is just totally out of the left field.

Bullion wrote:
Paramount ANZ and APL extend broadcast deal for another 3 seasons.
https://aleagues.com.au/news/apl-announces-new-partnership-with-paramount-anz/


 

MetalLegNZ wrote:

 Bullion wrote:
Paramount ANZ and APL extend broadcast deal for another 3 seasons.
https://aleagues.com.au/news/apl-announces-new-partnership-with-paramount-anz/


 

Beat me to it - curious to see what the $$ difference is.

Good to see streaming/viewership is up over 50% since the last deal.

Bullion wrote:
Paramount ANZ and APL extend broadcast deal for another 3 seasons.
https://aleagues.com.au/news/apl-announces-new-partnership-with-paramount-anz/

Simon B wrote:

 Bullion wrote:
Paramount ANZ and APL extend broadcast deal for another 3 seasons.
https://aleagues.com.au/news/apl-announces-new-partnership-with-paramount-anz/ 

Am I just being dense or is there no mention of what this means for NZ? Does Paramount ANZ automatically equal Sky over here, but without the few free-to-air games the Aussies get on Network 10?

Simon B wrote:

 Bullion wrote:
Paramount ANZ and APL extend broadcast deal for another 3 seasons.
https://aleagues.com.au/news/apl-announces-new-partnership-with-paramount-anz/ 

Am I just being dense or is there no mention of what this means for NZ? Does Paramount ANZ automatically equal Sky over here, but without the few free-to-air games the Aussies get on Network 10?

martinb wrote:
Does Sky then negotiate with Paramount or APL for the rights? Or with both?