News and Insights
The latest association news, key insights and opinions, and updates on all our projects and campaigns.
This is the official communication hub for the Football Supporters Association Australia. We use this section to keep our members and the wider football community informed.
Here you will find the latest official news and statements from the FSAA, in-depth insights and opinions on critical issues affecting supporters, and regular updates on all our projects and advocacy campaigns.
Check back regularly for reliable information directly from the voice of Australian football supporters.
Hands off our World Cup, Gianni!
Football Australia should not simply be seeking clarification from FIFA. It should be joining the growing chorus of football bodies, clubs, players and supporter groups demanding this proposal be withdrawn.
Why ‘Sokkah Twitter’ has a right to be cheesed off at rival code promo
To understand why football supporters across Australia are so cheesed off, you have to look at it through a historical lens.
Hey pollies, it's time to put your money where your scarf is!
As one of the highest participation sports and arguably one of the best supported at the varying levels of the game, one can draw the conclusion that football is a prominent contributor to positive health, social and economic outcomes across the country, however funding fails to hit the same heights.
A World Cup built on chaos, now let the football talk!
From ticketing chaos to transport blowouts, from basic fan welfare concerns to barriers just getting into host countries, almost every aspect of preparation has left supporters frustrated, confused, and in many cases, priced out.
OPINION: Whose legacy is It anyway? How the Matildas' hype is funding rival codes
When the Federal Government rolled out the $200 million 'Play Our Way' grant, competing codes were straight there with their hands out, eager for a slice of what should have been football’s pie.
Mud patches and echoes: Why our clubs need homes, not just houses
The surface at Suncorp Stadium was, frankly, an embarrassment. To call it a pitch would be generous; it looked more like mud and clay with a few token blades of grass fighting for survival.
Kmart for Football: The danger of treating the football tribe like a transaction
FSAA Deputy Chair Blayne Treadgold explores the crucial difference between a casual fan and a truly invested supporter. As we look back to assess the legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the question remains: how the hell did we squander our biggest chance to convert new fans into rusted-on football supporters?
The Gungahlin United Collapse: A national warning on unfair football funding
The recent collapse of Gungahlin United, leaving 2,000 players without a team, is more than a local tragedy—it's a case study in systemic failure. FSAA's Nicholas Houston breaks down how a volunteer-run community club was driven into bankruptcy by massive government ground hire fees.
Selling the soul of the game – The dangerous precedent of exporting domestic fixtures
The connection between a club and its hometown is woven into the social fabric, passed down through generations. To treat a domestic fixture as a product to be sold to the highest bidder is to sever those community ties.
