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This was my opinion on the The Kennel Forum on the 23rd Oct 2007.
Two of the aforementioned bids went through but I'm confident that one of the next two teams possibly entering the next season(2010/11) will be a Victorian Team.
Here's a Brief Low Down the Expanison Issue in the A-League
North Queensland: Have been bitching about a National League team since 2000 when the Canberra Cosmos left the League. Have the Facilities & the Sponsors ready but the Lack of Support for the Franchise is that Main Issue in a Franchise being Based in North Queensland
South Melbourne: In September of this Year, they Flagged the A-League as being one of the 2 Expansion Clubs in the A-League for 2009/2010. The only problem is the Lack of Finances & the Lack of Support for the Idea of another South Melbourne once again entering the Main Stream League once Again. Also the 1 City/1 Team policy is a definite kick in the teeth.
Western Sydney: Most prominently, are the Main Area of Focus for the A-League to base a Club in but have been filled with 2nd Thoughts especially the one about Sydney already having a Side in the A-League. Parramatta Power was a Good & Bad indication of why a Club should & shouldn't be based in the Western Area of Sydney as yes they can be successful on the Field but off the Field, it just can't work.
Wollongong: Have already been starting to really think about re-entering a Team into the Main Stream of Soccer in Australia. Have been a Success On & Off the Field when they were in the NSL & can definitely win a Premiership or 2 if they have the Right Team. The only problem is the Availability of another NSW Position in the A-League & Preparing for a Slump in the Home Crowds if the Team is doing badly.
Geelong: With the South Melbourne Hellas Team already Flagging their Intentions of being the 2nd Victorian Team in the A-League, the race is on for the 2nd Franchise of Victoria in the A-League. Geelong are actually the Favourites in the Race as they are outside Melbourne. Although they would need a New Stadium because Skilled Stadium is too wide for a Soccer Match. The Fans is another issue though usually a Victorian Team is usually well supported no matter how sh*t the Team is.
Gold Coast: Likley despite it being in close Proximity between it's home turf and the Roar. A Gold Coast Franchise would be a completely new Venture to Main Stream Soccer in Australia & many see it would actually eventuate into a Successful Venture and it should have the Backing, Support & Definitely the Facility to support a Club from the Gold Coast Area.
Darwin: Highly unlikely as the Biggest Rectangular Stadium in rarwin is only a mere 8,000 Seats large & the Darwin Franchise would never eventuate into a WELL Supported & WELL Funded Side plus it would barely be able to attract anyone.
Canberra: The Last of the 8 Options, Obviously it is not favoured by many Sport Administrators in the FFA as they would not turn into a High Scoring Revenue Side and it's performance in the A-League could be a Worry. If it doesn't win well & Perform better than the Canberra City & Canberra Cosmos Franchises in the National Soccer League then Forget about it being a Good Idea to even think about letting a 3rd Canberra Club enter Main Stream Soccer again.
Two of the aforementioned bids went through but I'm confident that one of the next two teams possibly entering the next season(2010/11) will be a Victorian Team.