THE ASSOCIATION of Australian Football Clubs has reconvened to re-engage Football Australia on the long-term future of the Australian Championship, …
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Nick Galatas on addressing the link between National Second Tier with promotion and relegation
The National Second Tier (NST) competition is building towards its expected start date of March/April 2025, but its final structure …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas gratified with National Second Tier interest
Clubs are eagerly awaiting the outcome of their Expression of Interest (EOI) response, following the strong contingent represented throughout Australia. …
Football Australia open Expressions of Interest process for National Second Tier
The establishment of a National Second Tier Men’s competition has gained significant traction today with Football Australia formally inviting all …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “Your next expansion club should be from the division below”
The prospect of a National Second Division below the A-League Men has captivated the day-to-day speculation and debate of Australian …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “I’m very gratified the A-Leagues are now supportive of us”
In the five years since their formation in March 2017, the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) have steadily carved …
Football Australia meets with AAFC to discuss National Second Tier
Football Australia consulted with the Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) last week to discuss modelling and other considerations for a National Second Tier.
AAFC supports Football Australia’s addition of the National Second Division in Domestic Match Calendar
With the addition of a placeholder for a National Second Division in the newly announced Domestic Match Calendar, the Association …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “We want the best possible national second division”
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas has outlined his plans for the organisation for 2021, with the continued pursuit of the introduction …
AAFC releases plan to introduce national second division by 2022
AAFC have released their progress report into a feasible national second division, believing the competition can get underway by 2022. …
A new year brings optimism for Australian football
As always in Australian football, 2021 is set to be a big year. After a year which was continually disrupted …
Nick Maikousis: National Second Division a “golden opportunity to unify football”
Long before the ‘Golden Generation’ went on to achieve stardom and represent the Australia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, …
30 clubs vying to be part of National Second Division in 2022
The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) have created a partner group involving 30 NPL clubs across Australia, with the …
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Nick Galatas: National Second Division now a ‘must have’ after 60 NPL clubs meet
Representatives from NPL clubs around Australia attended a Zoom meeting on August 25 to discuss the next steps required to …
Support grows for National Second Division ahead of AAFC meeting
The Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) will take the next step towards its plans to have a national second …
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Nick Galatas: “XI Principles a step in the right direction to unify the game”
The Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) has released a response to Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) XI Principles, supporting the …