Scrap the caps All values are expressed in Australian Dollars Let me set the scene. It’s 2025, the A-League final. Melbourne City is playing Adelaide United. Three minutes to go, the scores are tied at one all with goals from Luongo and Sterling. A fast break from United sees Geria sprint down the right flank and cross it into the box. This is met with brute force from the left boot of Ibrahimovic. He slots it nicely into the goals. Wow... if only the children of today could aspire to play in A-League like that, A-League that is noticed internationally, A-League that can compete with its neighbouring countries. Wait, I think there is a dwindling league that possesses such name. The A-League. Filled with homegrown talent. Dubbed to work wonders for Australian soccer players. Does it actually work? It's been said that the reason marquee players have been limited in the A-League is to help support the growth of Australian Soccer. Ironically, how does the Australian Soccer Team grow when less …show more content…
Recently, between 2012 and 2014, Alessandro Del Piero, Italian and Juventus legend, graced our shores. And boy did he provide a reception with a sell out game on his debut. Throughout the 2012-2013 season, 10 million fans watched on television and there was an average attendance of 12,556, both of which were increases on previous years. Revenue also soared to $95.2 million for the year, which displayed very good signs for a feeble competition. If you look at the Chinese Super league, and the the marquee inclusions, attendance levels are through the roof. Average attendance is approximately 22,000 and is set to double within the next decade. This huge increase in numbers is due to a rise in money spent on players. So the question that lies again for the A-League is - why are they limiting clubs to the amount of money they can spend on players? The answer lies within the dreaded salary