Hahahaha I know.... but Im not a very patient man :P

That would probably suit Flop down to the ground.... sad. I wonder what old Frank Brunoskevic has to say about things?

Thats awesome Brenton, thanks for sharing mate.... I have also heard that the Georgies are a lock and Rockdale in NSW also firm favourites over Sutherland.... The two "sketchy" NSW clubs are APIA and Syd Utd apparently but they "promise" to be ready....

BTW I like Alex's commentary, if you are mates can you ask if he (and other NPL VIC commentators) will be involved in the broadcast next year... would be great to give them a go. 

Yeah this was a cool pod, open and insightful.

It would be fantastic if we could get a couple of teams outside of NSW and Victoria at the start but if not then that's ok as something is better than nothing. 

I'm an optimist about the NSD and I think once it takes off there will be more drive for clubs to develop to be able to join. 

I agree with you on this. I think the first 2-3 seasons are going to be really sketchy and some clubs may even drop out but it just has to plough through the teething issues and get started.... If it is even a modest success there will be many clubs itching to join/ gain promotion to this.... 

Great watch, thanks for posting... Dan speaks well and its promising to see FV so accommodating to the ambitions of the clubs within our state. The main point of approval from me is the fact that FV allowed for two scenarios next year

#1 if the NST goes ahead and NPL "loses" South, Preston and Avondale - how to balance Pro/rel and bring in U23 squads for these teams in VPL2.... and
#2 if it doesn't go ahead, its business as normal.

message to clubs at the bottom of the table in VIC leagues is, dont assume you are safe because we may only relegate one club ...

The line about "no accountability" in leagues with no relegation is a very poignant one.

This might be the first time I have seen you post anything other than upcoming matches or qualifiers or results from matches and qualifiers.

Winner!

yes very true, Thanks B1986 good to have you in the forum.

Yup lol

Honestly Apia have gone really quiet and not sure what’s going on at the club. Again I’m just praying for good news and a big announcement soon so they can start promoting the new comp.

West Adelaide won't figure in the NST for some time you would think, but at least some good news. It appears the fiasco surrounding Kilburn has been resolved and the development finally completed (very late and over budget). Just saw this coming accross my FB feed.

https://www.facebook.com/WestAdelaide/videos/1446677826050794

Nice football specific, club controlled asset. 

Best of luck to them. Maybe they return to the national stage one day.

so many talented young adelaide players we need a nst club there as soon as possible

https://x.com/SENTassie/status/1806203888883896672

It's weird because we keep hearing "Tassie bid" but not a specific team - makes me worried there's going to be some sort of joint team

Football Tasmania is not behind the bid. Pignata is pushing for a Tasmania ALM bid for 2026-2027 so a state wide NST proposal is unlikely. That really puts it back to the individual club. Can South Hobart put together a viable proposal?

Thanks for posting  mate... About bloody time West Adelaide got their ground sorted out... I hear they are making some moves with board, staff and playing roster to make a tilt at promotion next year... Love to see the ambition. Bravo to our brothers out West. 

The new ground may be late and WAAAY over budget but it looks better than ironbarks... hahahahahahahah

From the Expansion Race thread - 18th June
https://forum.insidesport.com.au/FindPost3117397.aspx

https://x.com/SENTassie/status/1802482324984271195

• FA turned them down initially for insufficient funding
• So needed to become a "Tasmanian team' to get political and financial support
• Within Tasmania though, differing opinions as to whether to go NST or aim for A-league is dividing political support
• Reckons sponsors will be there if they get State Government come to the party

Nearly 9 years since the "Aleague pathway" 
https://sydneyfc.com/news/sky-blues-establish-football-development-partnership/
Does anybody know of any Aleague players on Sydney's books that are from Tassie?

Let's be Frank.

Probably none. This was just a cash grab pure and simple. If there are any good players they will be exposed in the pyramid when we all unite.

CORRECT !
The thousands of kids from parents who can’t pay 2/3k rising up through local Club football to Snrs to NST Clubs 

Apparently all the club presidents met up with the fa in Sydney yesterday, all very hush hush though. Smart money would suggest its got no hope of being ready to start in March.

Would be all worth if it got pushed back to October and start as what it should be and thats a summer league. Gut feel is we will get the dreaded "2026" announcement shortly. Its comical that clubs have no idea what the pro/rel situation is.

I'm curious, why do you think it should be a Summer league?

2 national competitions should be alligned.

Winter is for community/state football.

I agree competitions should be aligned, but it should be the AL that moves, not the others.
IMO winter is for football full stop. Doesn't matter what level.

Hasn't it been ready for a while? I thought it was ready to go, just a club or two were still deciding on entering.
What do you mean it's comical no one knows about pro/rel? I also thought that was pretty clear there isn't pro/rel until the comp is mature.
I wouldn't worry about it kicking off in March instead of October, it won't matter until pro/rel comes along.

Im with jc on this one.... Summer is for the beach NOT roasting in the stands watching overheated players crawl around in the midday sun.

These bastards are racking up the frequent flyer points and still wont tell us whats going on!!!! lol.... hahahahahaha

Supposedly, 2026 looks more likely now. 

We tried that