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O'Rourke said on radio today that expansion was still happening.
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+xO'Rourke said on radio today that expansion was still happening. The announcement will probably be delayed. But the bids left all look quite strong imo. Everybody wants expansion so its just a case of sorting it all out with the new congress and board.
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FFA board to discuss scrapping A-League expansionThe Football Federation Australia board are contemplating scrapping the current A-League expansion process after major reforms set to lead to a change in leadership of the organisation were pushed through earlier in the week.Eight bidding teams hoping to gain one of the two licences on offer for entry into next season's A-League were set to learn their fate later this month, but Fairfax Media understands a decision may not be made for at least a year. The FFA board are at odds whether to continue with expansion plans or leave it up to the new chairman and new board elected in November. Out the door: FFA chairman Steven Lowy will leave his position at the end of the year. CREDIT:AAPThe organisation's board suffered a major political blow on Tuesday after governance reforms were passed by its members leading to a major devolution of power within the FFA's structure. As a result, FFA chairman Steven Lowy announced he would stand down and not recontest his position at November's AGM while it's expected at least three other members from the FFA's independent board could follow him out the door.The existing board will hold its final meeting under the tenure of Lowy on October 15. Sources have informed Fairfax Media that among the items on its agenda is whether to continue with A-League expansion in light of Tuesday's reforms.Speaking on Tuesday, Lowy praised the "range of capable and credible bidders that would be ready to expand the game under the timetable that the FFA board has set", while warning of "ramifications" of Tuesdays' vote.AdvertisementIt's understood that with the anticipated upheaval of the FFA board, a number of members have voiced their disenchantment at Tuesday's vote for reforms and expressed their unwillingness to make a decision on an A-League expansion process they will no longer oversee.RELATED ARTICLE
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Archie Fraser climbs on board with the AAFC to help drive the second division ow.ly/BT6u30mcnhC
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Great news for AAFC.
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Have any logos for the potential expansion teams been released? Or has anyone made their own?
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+xHave any logos for the potential expansion teams been released? Or has anyone made their own? 
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+xHave any logos for the potential expansion teams been released? Or has anyone made their own? WMG did a survey and encouraged followers to do some kit concept designs on the facebook page a few months ago.
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+xHave any logos for the potential expansion teams been released? Or has anyone made their own? 
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 We're delighted to announce we've reached an agreement with . This agreement will see both parties benefit long-term. DETAILS  http://bit.ly/2PJwHnr
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The new basketball team South East Melbourne Phoenix just announced their name, logo and colours, liking that green and black, which is already in Team 11's bid logo:  
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And they were able to convince the governments for tax payer upgrades, COE and new stadium in the region.
I know I made a thread about it last year but it really does seem like the NBL and reinvigorated themselves.
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Victorian bidders present case for A-League licenceDAVID DAVUTOVIC, Sunday Herald Sun November 17, 2018 5:30pm South-East Victorian bid chiefs believe they have the demographic ingredients to form an A-League super club, as expansion returns to the agenda for next season. Meanwhile, South Melbourne says it won’t cannibalise Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, declaring that its ready-made stadium gives them a head start. Western Melbourne is plotting to become the first A-League club to own its own matchday venue, insisting it will build a $200 million-plus stadium in Tarneit. A-League expansion looks set to be the first point of business for the new Football Federation Australia board post Monday’s annual general meeting. A 2019 start for the two new teams appears likely after it was set to be delayed until 2020 — with three Victorian clubs to contest for one licence. While South Melbourne’s rich NSL history is its selling point, Team 11 says a new professional pathway coupled with south-east Victoria’s understated wealth and social challenges — with Dandenong, Frankston North, Doveton and Morwell among the state’s most socially disadvantaged — are recipes for sporting success. The Greater Dandenong and City of Casey Councils have driven the bid, which now has multi-million-dollars in private backing, and its bid leaders say an A-League club would help galvanise the region.  An artist’s impression of the proposed Dandenong stadium for Team 11’s A-league bid. “We’ve got people from all backgrounds and from the widest demographic range — (those) who have been very successful in life and people who are struggling and the round ball game can be something that unites all of those interests,’’ Greater Dandenong chief executive John Bennie said. “When we talk about people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and we know that there are many soccer stars worldwide that have come from very humble beginnings, soccer can be a life-changer for some of them. “An A-League licence in this region will bring so much in terms of the economy, the society, even the environment — by ensuring you won’t have to travel long distances to go watch a game every second week.” South bid chief Bill Papastergiadis said his club was ready. “Now is the time to embrace football in this country and South Melbourne is a key link in this story. Our entry will galvanise a new level of support for the game which will not affect Victory’s or City’s support,’’ he said. “This is because the club has its own loyal following and has been embraced as the team for the south-east. “South Melbourne is the complete package and most importantly it’s the only club with a purpose built stadium, social club, function centre and a direct link to the VIS elite sports program. “Very few of the current A-League clubs can compete with this football matrix.” Macarthur South-West Sydney, Southern Expansion and a Canberra bid are also vying for the minimum two licences on offer. VICTORIA’S A-LEAGUE EXPANSION CANDIDATES TEAM 11 Region: south-east of Springvale Rd. Municipalities represented: Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia, Frankston, Mornington, Monash, Knox, Gippsland. Population: 1.52 million Local soccer clubs: 105 Registered players: 22,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Submission made to State Government WESTERN MELBOURNE Region: west of Westgate Bridge. Municipalities represented: Wyndham, Melton, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Mooney Valley, Maribyrnong, Geelong, Ballarat, Surf CoastShire. Population: 1.4 million. Local soccer clubs: 77 Registered players: 23,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Self-funded. Land belongs to Wyndham Council.  South Melbourne fans in full voice at Lakeside Stadium. Picture: Getty Images SOUTH MELBOURNE Region: City of Port Phillip and surrounds. Municipalities represented: City of Port Phillip. Population: 108,558 Ave NPL home crowd: 1200 Local soccer clubs: not available Registered players: not available Stadium: Lakeside Stadium, 12,000 capacity (7400 seated) https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/a-league/victorian-bidders-present-case-for-aleague-license/news-story/3b68458477d3f48b3b068db5935636d2
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+xVictorian bidders present case for A-League licenceDAVID DAVUTOVIC, Sunday Herald Sun November 17, 2018 5:30pm South-East Victorian bid chiefs believe they have the demographic ingredients to form an A-League super club, as expansion returns to the agenda for next season. Meanwhile, South Melbourne says it won’t cannibalise Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, declaring that its ready-made stadium gives them a head start. Western Melbourne is plotting to become the first A-League club to own its own matchday venue, insisting it will build a $200 million-plus stadium in Tarneit. A-League expansion looks set to be the first point of business for the new Football Federation Australia board post Monday’s annual general meeting. A 2019 start for the two new teams appears likely after it was set to be delayed until 2020 — with three Victorian clubs to contest for one licence. While South Melbourne’s rich NSL history is its selling point, Team 11 says a new professional pathway coupled with south-east Victoria’s understated wealth and social challenges — with Dandenong, Frankston North, Doveton and Morwell among the state’s most socially disadvantaged — are recipes for sporting success. The Greater Dandenong and City of Casey Councils have driven the bid, which now has multi-million-dollars in private backing, and its bid leaders say an A-League club would help galvanise the region. An artist’s impression of the proposed Dandenong stadium for Team 11’s A-league bid. “We’ve got people from all backgrounds and from the widest demographic range — (those) who have been very successful in life and people who are struggling and the round ball game can be something that unites all of those interests,’’ Greater Dandenong chief executive John Bennie said. “When we talk about people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and we know that there are many soccer stars worldwide that have come from very humble beginnings, soccer can be a life-changer for some of them. “An A-League licence in this region will bring so much in terms of the economy, the society, even the environment — by ensuring you won’t have to travel long distances to go watch a game every second week.” South bid chief Bill Papastergiadis said his club was ready. “Now is the time to embrace football in this country and South Melbourne is a key link in this story. Our entry will galvanise a new level of support for the game which will not affect Victory’s or City’s support,’’ he said. “This is because the club has its own loyal following and has been embraced as the team for the south-east. “South Melbourne is the complete package and most importantly it’s the only club with a purpose built stadium, social club, function centre and a direct link to the VIS elite sports program. “Very few of the current A-League clubs can compete with this football matrix.” Macarthur South-West Sydney, Southern Expansion and a Canberra bid are also vying for the minimum two licences on offer. VICTORIA’S A-LEAGUE EXPANSION CANDIDATES TEAM 11 Region: south-east of Springvale Rd. Municipalities represented: Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia, Frankston, Mornington, Monash, Knox, Gippsland. Population: 1.52 million Local soccer clubs: 105 Registered players: 22,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Submission made to State Government WESTERN MELBOURNE Region: west of Westgate Bridge. Municipalities represented: Wyndham, Melton, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Mooney Valley, Maribyrnong, Geelong, Ballarat, Surf CoastShire. Population: 1.4 million. Local soccer clubs: 77 Registered players: 23,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Self-funded. Land belongs to Wyndham Council. South Melbourne fans in full voice at Lakeside Stadium. Picture: Getty Images SOUTH MELBOURNE Region: City of Port Phillip and surrounds. Municipalities represented: City of Port Phillip. Population: 108,558 Ave NPL home crowd: 1200 Local soccer clubs: not available Registered players: not available Stadium: Lakeside Stadium, 12,000 capacity (7400 seated) https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/a-league/victorian-bidders-present-case-for-aleague-license/news-story/3b68458477d3f48b3b068db5935636d2 It sounds like A-league expansion will happen in 2019 from that article. It also seems like Team 11 are the favourite out of the Victorian bids. They seem confident the state government will fund the stadium.
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+x+xVictorian bidders present case for A-League licenceDAVID DAVUTOVIC, Sunday Herald Sun November 17, 2018 5:30pm South-East Victorian bid chiefs believe they have the demographic ingredients to form an A-League super club, as expansion returns to the agenda for next season. Meanwhile, South Melbourne says it won’t cannibalise Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, declaring that its ready-made stadium gives them a head start. Western Melbourne is plotting to become the first A-League club to own its own matchday venue, insisting it will build a $200 million-plus stadium in Tarneit. A-League expansion looks set to be the first point of business for the new Football Federation Australia board post Monday’s annual general meeting. A 2019 start for the two new teams appears likely after it was set to be delayed until 2020 — with three Victorian clubs to contest for one licence. While South Melbourne’s rich NSL history is its selling point, Team 11 says a new professional pathway coupled with south-east Victoria’s understated wealth and social challenges — with Dandenong, Frankston North, Doveton and Morwell among the state’s most socially disadvantaged — are recipes for sporting success. The Greater Dandenong and City of Casey Councils have driven the bid, which now has multi-million-dollars in private backing, and its bid leaders say an A-League club would help galvanise the region. An artist’s impression of the proposed Dandenong stadium for Team 11’s A-league bid. “We’ve got people from all backgrounds and from the widest demographic range — (those) who have been very successful in life and people who are struggling and the round ball game can be something that unites all of those interests,’’ Greater Dandenong chief executive John Bennie said. “When we talk about people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and we know that there are many soccer stars worldwide that have come from very humble beginnings, soccer can be a life-changer for some of them. “An A-League licence in this region will bring so much in terms of the economy, the society, even the environment — by ensuring you won’t have to travel long distances to go watch a game every second week.” South bid chief Bill Papastergiadis said his club was ready. “Now is the time to embrace football in this country and South Melbourne is a key link in this story. Our entry will galvanise a new level of support for the game which will not affect Victory’s or City’s support,’’ he said. “This is because the club has its own loyal following and has been embraced as the team for the south-east. “South Melbourne is the complete package and most importantly it’s the only club with a purpose built stadium, social club, function centre and a direct link to the VIS elite sports program. “Very few of the current A-League clubs can compete with this football matrix.” Macarthur South-West Sydney, Southern Expansion and a Canberra bid are also vying for the minimum two licences on offer. VICTORIA’S A-LEAGUE EXPANSION CANDIDATES TEAM 11 Region: south-east of Springvale Rd. Municipalities represented: Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia, Frankston, Mornington, Monash, Knox, Gippsland. Population: 1.52 million Local soccer clubs: 105 Registered players: 22,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Submission made to State Government WESTERN MELBOURNE Region: west of Westgate Bridge. Municipalities represented: Wyndham, Melton, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Mooney Valley, Maribyrnong, Geelong, Ballarat, Surf CoastShire. Population: 1.4 million. Local soccer clubs: 77 Registered players: 23,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Self-funded. Land belongs to Wyndham Council. South Melbourne fans in full voice at Lakeside Stadium. Picture: Getty Images SOUTH MELBOURNE Region: City of Port Phillip and surrounds. Municipalities represented: City of Port Phillip. Population: 108,558 Ave NPL home crowd: 1200 Local soccer clubs: not available Registered players: not available Stadium: Lakeside Stadium, 12,000 capacity (7400 seated) https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/a-league/victorian-bidders-present-case-for-aleague-license/news-story/3b68458477d3f48b3b068db5935636d2 It sounds like A-league expansion will happen in 2019 from that article. It also seems like Team 11 are the favourite out of the Victorian bids. They seem confident the state government will fund the stadium. I was listening to Trent Jacobs from Melbourne Victory. Victory support A-league expansion as soon as possible and are looking forward to the competition another team in Melbourne provides. What they don't want is a third Melbourne team playing out AAMI park. I know some SMFC fans think Victory are afraid of or actively against them, but I disagree.
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+xIt sounds like A-league expansion will happen in 2019 from that article. It also seems like Team 11 are the favourite out of the Victorian bids. They seem confident the state government will fund the stadium. don't know where that confidence comes from. there is zero funding 5 days out from the election. and if the funding was coming, it would 100% be announced before the election. +xI was listening to Trent Jacobs from Melbourne Victory. Victory support A-league expansion as soon as possible and are looking forward to the competition another team in Melbourne provides. What they don't want is a third Melbourne team playing out AAMI park. I know some SMFC fans think Victory are afraid of or actively against them, but I disagree. its just common sense. its nothing personal against south melbourne, but the 3rd team does need to be based outside of the city. FYI, you can listen to Trent Jacobs podcast last week on the SEN website.
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+x+xIt sounds like A-league expansion will happen in 2019 from that article. It also seems like Team 11 are the favourite out of the Victorian bids. They seem confident the state government will fund the stadium. don't know where that confidence comes from. there is zero funding 5 days out from the election. and if the funding was coming, it would 100% be announced before the election. +xI was listening to Trent Jacobs from Melbourne Victory. Victory support A-league expansion as soon as possible and are looking forward to the competition another team in Melbourne provides. What they don't want is a third Melbourne team playing out AAMI park. I know some SMFC fans think Victory are afraid of or actively against them, but I disagree. its just common sense. its nothing personal against south melbourne, but the 3rd team does need to be based outside of the city. FYI, you can listen to Trent Jacobs podcast last week on the SEN website. Neither team was budgeted in state election nor federal. So none of the clubs will get anything.
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+x+x+xVictorian bidders present case for A-League licenceDAVID DAVUTOVIC, Sunday Herald Sun November 17, 2018 5:30pm South-East Victorian bid chiefs believe they have the demographic ingredients to form an A-League super club, as expansion returns to the agenda for next season. Meanwhile, South Melbourne says it won’t cannibalise Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, declaring that its ready-made stadium gives them a head start. Western Melbourne is plotting to become the first A-League club to own its own matchday venue, insisting it will build a $200 million-plus stadium in Tarneit. A-League expansion looks set to be the first point of business for the new Football Federation Australia board post Monday’s annual general meeting. A 2019 start for the two new teams appears likely after it was set to be delayed until 2020 — with three Victorian clubs to contest for one licence. While South Melbourne’s rich NSL history is its selling point, Team 11 says a new professional pathway coupled with south-east Victoria’s understated wealth and social challenges — with Dandenong, Frankston North, Doveton and Morwell among the state’s most socially disadvantaged — are recipes for sporting success. The Greater Dandenong and City of Casey Councils have driven the bid, which now has multi-million-dollars in private backing, and its bid leaders say an A-League club would help galvanise the region. An artist’s impression of the proposed Dandenong stadium for Team 11’s A-league bid. “We’ve got people from all backgrounds and from the widest demographic range — (those) who have been very successful in life and people who are struggling and the round ball game can be something that unites all of those interests,’’ Greater Dandenong chief executive John Bennie said. “When we talk about people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and we know that there are many soccer stars worldwide that have come from very humble beginnings, soccer can be a life-changer for some of them. “An A-League licence in this region will bring so much in terms of the economy, the society, even the environment — by ensuring you won’t have to travel long distances to go watch a game every second week.” South bid chief Bill Papastergiadis said his club was ready. “Now is the time to embrace football in this country and South Melbourne is a key link in this story. Our entry will galvanise a new level of support for the game which will not affect Victory’s or City’s support,’’ he said. “This is because the club has its own loyal following and has been embraced as the team for the south-east. “South Melbourne is the complete package and most importantly it’s the only club with a purpose built stadium, social club, function centre and a direct link to the VIS elite sports program. “Very few of the current A-League clubs can compete with this football matrix.” Macarthur South-West Sydney, Southern Expansion and a Canberra bid are also vying for the minimum two licences on offer. VICTORIA’S A-LEAGUE EXPANSION CANDIDATES TEAM 11 Region: south-east of Springvale Rd. Municipalities represented: Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia, Frankston, Mornington, Monash, Knox, Gippsland. Population: 1.52 million Local soccer clubs: 105 Registered players: 22,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Submission made to State Government WESTERN MELBOURNE Region: west of Westgate Bridge. Municipalities represented: Wyndham, Melton, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Mooney Valley, Maribyrnong, Geelong, Ballarat, Surf CoastShire. Population: 1.4 million. Local soccer clubs: 77 Registered players: 23,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Self-funded. Land belongs to Wyndham Council. South Melbourne fans in full voice at Lakeside Stadium. Picture: Getty Images SOUTH MELBOURNE Region: City of Port Phillip and surrounds. Municipalities represented: City of Port Phillip. Population: 108,558 Ave NPL home crowd: 1200 Local soccer clubs: not available Registered players: not available Stadium: Lakeside Stadium, 12,000 capacity (7400 seated) https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/a-league/victorian-bidders-present-case-for-aleague-license/news-story/3b68458477d3f48b3b068db5935636d2 It sounds like A-league expansion will happen in 2019 from that article. It also seems like Team 11 are the favourite out of the Victorian bids. They seem confident the state government will fund the stadium. I was listening to Trent Jacobs from Melbourne Victory. Victory support A-league expansion as soon as possible and are looking forward to the competition another team in Melbourne provides. What they don't want is a third Melbourne team playing out AAMI park. I know some SMFC fans think Victory are afraid of or actively against them, but I disagree. No surprise, the more small franchises there are when P&R comes in the less risk for MV being the one that drops.
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+x+x+xIt sounds like A-league expansion will happen in 2019 from that article. It also seems like Team 11 are the favourite out of the Victorian bids. They seem confident the state government will fund the stadium. don't know where that confidence comes from. there is zero funding 5 days out from the election. and if the funding was coming, it would 100% be announced before the election. +xI was listening to Trent Jacobs from Melbourne Victory. Victory support A-league expansion as soon as possible and are looking forward to the competition another team in Melbourne provides. What they don't want is a third Melbourne team playing out AAMI park. I know some SMFC fans think Victory are afraid of or actively against them, but I disagree. its just common sense. its nothing personal against south melbourne, but the 3rd team does need to be based outside of the city. FYI, you can listen to Trent Jacobs podcast last week on the SEN website. Neither team was budgeted in state election nor federal. So none of the clubs will get anything. Western Melbourne got their land granted by the local council, and of course pledge to fund the building themselves, so state and federal matters don't enter into it.
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I can't see any of these Melbourne bids getting up under the current circumstances.
South-West Sydney and Canberra are the most logical and ready bids in my opinion.
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+x+x+x+xIt sounds like A-league expansion will happen in 2019 from that article. It also seems like Team 11 are the favourite out of the Victorian bids. They seem confident the state government will fund the stadium. don't know where that confidence comes from. there is zero funding 5 days out from the election. and if the funding was coming, it would 100% be announced before the election. +xI was listening to Trent Jacobs from Melbourne Victory. Victory support A-league expansion as soon as possible and are looking forward to the competition another team in Melbourne provides. What they don't want is a third Melbourne team playing out AAMI park. I know some SMFC fans think Victory are afraid of or actively against them, but I disagree. its just common sense. its nothing personal against south melbourne, but the 3rd team does need to be based outside of the city. FYI, you can listen to Trent Jacobs podcast last week on the SEN website. Neither team was budgeted in state election nor federal. So none of the clubs will get anything. Western Melbourne got their land granted by the local council, and of course pledge to fund the building themselves, so state and federal matters don't enter into it. You're dillusional to believe developers won't have their say. The west is a cultural wasteland. Not happening.
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+x+x+x+x+xIt sounds like A-league expansion will happen in 2019 from that article. It also seems like Team 11 are the favourite out of the Victorian bids. They seem confident the state government will fund the stadium. don't know where that confidence comes from. there is zero funding 5 days out from the election. and if the funding was coming, it would 100% be announced before the election. +xI was listening to Trent Jacobs from Melbourne Victory. Victory support A-league expansion as soon as possible and are looking forward to the competition another team in Melbourne provides. What they don't want is a third Melbourne team playing out AAMI park. I know some SMFC fans think Victory are afraid of or actively against them, but I disagree. its just common sense. its nothing personal against south melbourne, but the 3rd team does need to be based outside of the city. FYI, you can listen to Trent Jacobs podcast last week on the SEN website. Neither team was budgeted in state election nor federal. So none of the clubs will get anything. Western Melbourne got their land granted by the local council, and of course pledge to fund the building themselves, so state and federal matters don't enter into it. You're dillusional to believe developers won't have their say. The west is a cultural wasteland. Not happening. What do you mean by developers having their say? You'll have to be a bit less vague. Are you disputing that the bidders haven't pledged to fund the stadium and/or that the council has promised the land? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNxPVj0hejg
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+xI can't see any of these Melbourne bids getting up under the current circumstances. South-West Sydney and Canberra are the most logical and ready bids in my opinion. I'd be flabbergasted if the next two bids admitted weren't one each from Melbourne and Sydney. We all know that the money comes from Fox Sports. I don't think I'm advancing a new opinion.
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+xI can't see any of these Melbourne bids getting up under the current circumstances. South-West Sydney and Canberra are the most logical and ready bids in my opinion. well you are miles off it then buddy. just speculating about something you seem to have limited information about. and what circumstances are you referring to anyway?
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Not if you a create a new first div on top of the A-LEAGUE... An A+ LEAGUE with P&R from A-league
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+x+x+xVictorian bidders present case for A-League licenceDAVID DAVUTOVIC, Sunday Herald Sun November 17, 2018 5:30pm South-East Victorian bid chiefs believe they have the demographic ingredients to form an A-League super club, as expansion returns to the agenda for next season. Meanwhile, South Melbourne says it won’t cannibalise Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, declaring that its ready-made stadium gives them a head start. Western Melbourne is plotting to become the first A-League club to own its own matchday venue, insisting it will build a $200 million-plus stadium in Tarneit. A-League expansion looks set to be the first point of business for the new Football Federation Australia board post Monday’s annual general meeting. A 2019 start for the two new teams appears likely after it was set to be delayed until 2020 — with three Victorian clubs to contest for one licence. While South Melbourne’s rich NSL history is its selling point, Team 11 says a new professional pathway coupled with south-east Victoria’s understated wealth and social challenges — with Dandenong, Frankston North, Doveton and Morwell among the state’s most socially disadvantaged — are recipes for sporting success. The Greater Dandenong and City of Casey Councils have driven the bid, which now has multi-million-dollars in private backing, and its bid leaders say an A-League club would help galvanise the region. An artist’s impression of the proposed Dandenong stadium for Team 11’s A-league bid. “We’ve got people from all backgrounds and from the widest demographic range — (those) who have been very successful in life and people who are struggling and the round ball game can be something that unites all of those interests,’’ Greater Dandenong chief executive John Bennie said. “When we talk about people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and we know that there are many soccer stars worldwide that have come from very humble beginnings, soccer can be a life-changer for some of them. “An A-League licence in this region will bring so much in terms of the economy, the society, even the environment — by ensuring you won’t have to travel long distances to go watch a game every second week.” South bid chief Bill Papastergiadis said his club was ready. “Now is the time to embrace football in this country and South Melbourne is a key link in this story. Our entry will galvanise a new level of support for the game which will not affect Victory’s or City’s support,’’ he said. “This is because the club has its own loyal following and has been embraced as the team for the south-east. “South Melbourne is the complete package and most importantly it’s the only club with a purpose built stadium, social club, function centre and a direct link to the VIS elite sports program. “Very few of the current A-League clubs can compete with this football matrix.” Macarthur South-West Sydney, Southern Expansion and a Canberra bid are also vying for the minimum two licences on offer. VICTORIA’S A-LEAGUE EXPANSION CANDIDATES TEAM 11 Region: south-east of Springvale Rd. Municipalities represented: Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia, Frankston, Mornington, Monash, Knox, Gippsland. Population: 1.52 million Local soccer clubs: 105 Registered players: 22,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Submission made to State Government WESTERN MELBOURNE Region: west of Westgate Bridge. Municipalities represented: Wyndham, Melton, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Mooney Valley, Maribyrnong, Geelong, Ballarat, Surf CoastShire. Population: 1.4 million. Local soccer clubs: 77 Registered players: 23,000 Stadium: proposed 15,000 seats Funding: Self-funded. Land belongs to Wyndham Council. South Melbourne fans in full voice at Lakeside Stadium. Picture: Getty Images SOUTH MELBOURNE Region: City of Port Phillip and surrounds. Municipalities represented: City of Port Phillip. Population: 108,558 Ave NPL home crowd: 1200 Local soccer clubs: not available Registered players: not available Stadium: Lakeside Stadium, 12,000 capacity (7400 seated) https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/a-league/victorian-bidders-present-case-for-aleague-license/news-story/3b68458477d3f48b3b068db5935636d2 It sounds like A-league expansion will happen in 2019 from that article. It also seems like Team 11 are the favourite out of the Victorian bids. They seem confident the state government will fund the stadium. I was listening to Trent Jacobs from Melbourne Victory. Victory support A-league expansion as soon as possible and are looking forward to the competition another team in Melbourne provides. What they don't want is a third Melbourne team playing out AAMI park. I know some SMFC fans think Victory are afraid of or actively against them, but I disagree. "As long as they come in with a really good solid strategic plan for how they can geographically manage a viable and long-term sustainable club then it would be good for the competition. "Our only view has been that we would like it to encompass a clear geographic area and certainly ideally a stadia to support it, because I think three teams operating out of AAMI Park could potentially be counter-intuitive."
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The franchise licensing agreements have "future promotion relegation clauses" written into them.
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Julia Gillard just said she'd go for Western Melbourne if they got in, for what it's worth.
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