Promotion and Relegation is vital for Football in Australia

[HappyGuus]

So 8% of second tiers and 12% of third tiers are the lowest levels in their countries’ pyramids.

Correct. They'd still have lower tiers in their pyramid, just not connected.
This data was from 2021 and to my knowledge FIFA haven't updated it.

 

[patjennings]

But then there’s the North Coast, the Northern Tablelands and the Orana.

Orana did have an A-League bid at one stage - wonder if they would be keen for a national second division or lower team. The vision was to unite the football bases of Orange, Bathurst, and Dubbo together with the Glen Willow stadium at Mudgee (probably the best venue of the 4).

I would love to see this region in the Championship. Some great long weekends to be had.

 

[ClockworkOrange]

For context, if we’re using driving distances as a factor, then having Cairns in the Brisbane League is like having Melbourne in the Brisbane League

 

[HonestSpursFan]

For context, if we’re using driving distances as a factor, then having Cairns in the Brisbane League is like having Melbourne in the Brisbane League

Exactly. Create a federation for FNQ. That’d also allow for localised funding.