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Jack Twohill

Nov 275 min read

Unite Round: An invisible success

FPF's Jack Twohill draws a stark comparison to the reception the second Unite Round has received by those who did and did not attend.

A comprehensive guide to elite youth football pathways in Australia

Ben Horvath

Sep 1713 min read

A comprehensive guide to elite youth football pathways in Australia

FPF's Ben Horvath has written an extensive guide to what is involved in navigating Australian football's complicated youth pathway system.

Legacy '23: Assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on

Harry Bailey

Aug 317 min read

Legacy '23: Assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on

FPF analyses the Legacy '23 plan’s five pillars as a framework for assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on.

A-Leagues: 10 strategies that could help reinvigorate the domestic game

Ben Horvath

Jun 412 min read

A-Leagues: 10 strategies that could help reinvigorate the domestic game

FPF's Ben Horvath has compiled a 10-point plan that he believes will reinvigorate Australian football's domestic competitions.

A-Leagues future: The APL labours on, or time for Football Australia to regain control?

Harry Bailey

May 77 min read

A-Leagues future: The APL labours on, or time for Football Australia to regain control?

The A-Leagues are facing a tough road ahead, and fans continue to point to the APL's leadership for financial ruin and declining viewership.

APL's award night spin a savage cultural blow

Nicholas Rupolo

Apr 254 min read

APL's award night spin a savage cultural blow

Cancelling the Dolan Warren Awards ceremony is nothing short of disrespectful to Australia's football legends, Nicholas Rupolo writes.

Why community ownership is the ideal model for the A-Leagues

Nicholas Rupolo

Mar 234 min read

Why community ownership is the ideal model for the A-Leagues

FPF's Nicholas Rupolo argues why it is time to embrace community ownership as the ideal model to save the A-Leagues from extinction.

VAR live mic: The next step forward in A-Leagues refereeing?

Harry Bailey

Mar 117 min read

VAR live mic: The next step forward in A-Leagues refereeing?

Since its introduction to the A-League in 2017, the Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) has become a prominent topic in global football.

The good, bad, and funny of the inaugural A-Leagues Unite Round

Antonis Pagonis

Jan 186 min read

The good, bad, and funny of the inaugural A-Leagues Unite Round

FPF looks back at the inaugural Unite Round weekend and what needs to be embraced and changed as the fate of the concept is decided in 2025.

Why the A-League Men's salary-capped nature could condemn Sydney FC to more mediocrity

Caydn Foley

Dec 19, 20235 min read

Why the A-League Men's salary-capped nature could condemn Sydney FC to more mediocrity

After another night to forget in the Big Blue, Sydney FC's current situation raises an interesting question for A-League Men teams.

Could an A-Leagues "Magic Round" help reignite fan interest and generate funds?

Antonis Pagonis

Apr 27, 20237 min read

Could an A-Leagues "Magic Round" help reignite fan interest and generate funds?

FPF recently asked two A-League Men coaches and a super fan about a potential "Magic Round" as an engagement initiative for the league.

The importance of the Pride Cup, and how the APL is ensuring its success

Cody Ojeda

Feb 23, 20234 min read

The importance of the Pride Cup, and how the APL is ensuring its success

This weekend will see the first league-wide Pride Round in A-Leagues history. The APL deserves praise for the work put into this initiative.

The APL should prioritise active support, not families

Matt Olsen

Jan 3, 20225 min read

The APL should prioritise active support, not families

Last month we saw one of the finest Melbourne derbies to date, with a rare scene in Australian football that harkens back half a decade now.

Crowd numbers need to increase this season after COVID-19

Thomas Pombart

Oct 5, 20212 min read

Crowd numbers need to increase this season after COVID-19

As Australia starts to open up after prolonged lockdowns following the pandemic, Australian football is primed to increase attendances.