I didn't realise there was such a discrepancy in funding.  This is the biggest scandal.  You couldn't make this stuff up

If we got 285m nationally, that would still me at least 4-5 times the $67 the Victorian government provide.

It's really easy to point fingers at the gov't and question them as to why the large discrepancy in funding exists given the largest participation rates. However fingers should also be directed to the FFA for the inability or flat out refusal to lobby gov't for funding. People assume the AFL just get given these handouts, and to a certain extent they probably do. However they are also constantly lobbying all levels of gov't for funding and have been for some time. Funding doesn't just happen. There needs to be a dialogue. Jack Reilly confirmed the lack of engagement between the FFA and gov't in an interview earlier this year. If we look at many of the expansion bids, many have been able to source some level of funding or support from local gov't. If non-existent clubs can lobby for support, surely it should be a walk in the park for the FFA. Hopefully the new board will be more proactive in this department. 

I'd say the FFV as well.

Absolutely.

The title in Simon Hill article states that Lowe said you 'will regret it'. No where did I read that quote in Lowe's response. This is what Lowe said

While the game of football breathes a sigh of relief at the long overdue resolution of the governance crisis, there is understandable concern as to what happens next.

I like Simon and agree with his article generally but he needs to ensure fake news is kept out.

Which Simon Hill article are you referring to? The title on his article from the 7th is "Simon Hill: The FFA’s power struggle explained - let’s hope its a moment that ends the infighting". The only article with 'you will regret it' is the article here on FTBL, most likely written by an automated bot.

I stand corrected. The article was by "a Staff Writer". Shame on him.

Makes sense, Simon is too professional for that FBTL nonsense.

12 month report Card
Putting aside the Stajcic sacking, Reid’s behaviour and Reid’s expected return, we give the FFA Board a C+ on its first year of operation. We would have stretched to a B- if it wasn't for the recent alleged machinations around the Chairman and CEO roles reported here.