I acknowledge this may a moot point, but I reckon our financial competence will see us survive a couple of rounds of A league expansion in 2020 and 2022, after which ProRel will not be far away - 2024?
ProRel will provide plenty of incentive to invest, but the reality is that the clubs and FFA need to sort out their 'control of the game/revenue' shark fight before anything much can change. I believe that somehow it will happen; independent league or, more likely, some sort of compromise.
At that point, we need better quality football management at the club (where is the next Tony Pignata?). However imagine the difference a savvy, experienced football administrator would bring to the party right now. If only long term tenure could be secured.
Feeling glass half full this morning.
I'd be surprised if we see pro and relegation within the next 20 years. It's not Australian, they can't afford it, and they'd most likely have to renegotiate every license.
That's why I said I'd be surprised rather than 100% sure...