The thing about profit is you have to be operating within your means. That's a big problem with the A-League, they are operating way beyond their means. Most clubs play in expensive oversized stadiums. TV grant money is a fraction of what it once was. Clubs lose players as free agents all the...

Short answer is it doesn't work. Current system is inadequate. Other leagues around the world have a proper transfer economy. Clubs down the development chain all get a piece of the pie. That doesn't really happen here.

I think the 2nd div is the major missing piece of the puzzle. Not only for the young players to develop into professional players, but also those aspiring coaches getting much needed experience at the professional level. A-League clubs seem to be more inclined to promote assistants. Nothing...