ANALYSIS: Is the A-Leagues' grand final debacle Australian football's European Super League moment?
Indeed, the APL's decision to remove one of the few remaining elements that made the A-Leagues distinct from other major codes like the AFL and NRL, in that its roaming grand final format made it a truly national competition, is the latest in a longer trend in Australian football of a deep disconnect between the governors and the governed.
Fan protests against the European Super League were so powerful that the entire project fell apart in the space of a few days. The review also identified capability tests for owners versus directors of football clubs and a minimum baseline of engagement with supporters such as fan forums, fan-elected club directors, and even independent shadow boards of fans who are consulted on all off-pitch matters.
The second major takeaway is the need for fans to have a structural role in deciding the future of the sport. The lack of formal power for fans in Australian football means visible protests are often the only method of sending a message.
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