I can't remember what the old regulations/guidelines were, but it's funny that they appear to be saying that for the good of the game A-League sides must be privately owned with the ideal of making a profit, whilst state league sides must be member-owned and non-profit making. As I read it (briefly), if a kindly and benevolent type came along and wanted to set up a private football club, under these conditions he wouldn't be able to.
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