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Although informally talked about for many years the idea of a national second division was first reported in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/northern-fury-fc-chairman-rabieh-krayems-aleague-expansion-promotion-and-relegation-proposal/news-story/5298f5904e4b54f0d908258831c8ea74|title=A-League expansion, promotion and relegation, Northern Fury FC chairman Rabieh Krayem puts forward proposal|date=19 October 2016|publisher=}}</ref> Several months later "The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) Limited" was established in March 2017 with the goal of opening dialogue with FFA and various other stakeholders about establishing a national second division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.australianfootballclubs.org.au/history.html|title=History|website=ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL CLUBS (AAFC)}}</ref> The board consists of several members each representing their respective states and is chaired by Rabieh Krayem. In January 2018 the AAFC released a timeline for implementation of the league requesting expressions of interest from clubs interested in participation in The Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thechampionship.com.au/timeline.html|title=Timeline|website=THE CHAMPIONSHIP}}</ref> That timeline has since been withdrawn.
Although informally talked about for many years the idea of a national second division was first reported in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/northern-fury-fc-chairman-rabieh-krayems-aleague-expansion-promotion-and-relegation-proposal/news-story/5298f5904e4b54f0d908258831c8ea74|title=A-League expansion, promotion and relegation, Northern Fury FC chairman Rabieh Krayem puts forward proposal|date=19 October 2016|publisher=}}</ref> Several months later "The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) Limited" was established in March 2017 with the goal of opening dialogue with FFA and various other stakeholders about establishing a national second division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.australianfootballclubs.org.au/history.html|title=History|website=ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL CLUBS (AAFC)}}</ref> The board consists of several members each representing their respective states and is chaired by Rabieh Krayem. In January 2018 the AAFC released a timeline for implementation of the league requesting expressions of interest from clubs interested in participation in The Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thechampionship.com.au/timeline.html|title=Timeline|website=THE CHAMPIONSHIP}}</ref> That timeline has since been withdrawn.


In February 2019, the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) announced they were of the belief that the competition would be up and running by the 2020/21 A-League season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/aafc-100-confident-of-second-division-by-2020-519853|title=AAFC '100% confident' of second division by 2020|website=FTBL}}</ref>
In February 2019, the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) announced they were of the belief that the competition would be up and running by the 2020/21 A-League season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/aafc-100-confident-of-second-division-by-2020-519853|title=AAFC '100% confident' of second division by 2020|website=FTBL}}</ref> On 3 June 2019 the new national second division was given the green light by [[Football Federation Australia]] paving the was for the next stage of planning and a revised start date of 2021.<ref>https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/ffa-backs-second-division-as-clubs-chase-pathway-to-main-stage?fbclid=IwAR3X6UGjfLDeqq76tHcKYcFR8QuHZwGNfgVXmZNlJs-JgPzekF6ogcFe_Dk</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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National Second Division
FoundedOctober 27, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-10-27)
CountryAustralia
ConfederationAFC
Number of clubs12–16
Level on pyramid2

The Championship (working title) is a proposed Australian national second tier men's, FIFA-sanctioned soccer league, to be run by the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC).[1] It has been suggested that the league will consist of 12–16 teams with the bulk of which will be drawn from the National Premier Leagues.[2] The league's focus would be to improve player development and to boost the overall standing of the game in Australia by generating new interest and revenue.[3] It is headquartered in Gledswood Hills, New South Wales, Australia.[citation needed]

History

Although informally talked about for many years the idea of a national second division was first reported in October 2016.[4] Several months later "The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) Limited" was established in March 2017 with the goal of opening dialogue with FFA and various other stakeholders about establishing a national second division.[5] The board consists of several members each representing their respective states and is chaired by Rabieh Krayem. In January 2018 the AAFC released a timeline for implementation of the league requesting expressions of interest from clubs interested in participation in The Championship.[6] That timeline has since been withdrawn.

In February 2019, the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) announced they were of the belief that the competition would be up and running by the 2020/21 A-League season.[7] On 3 June 2019 the new national second division was given the green light by Football Federation Australia paving the was for the next stage of planning and a revised start date of 2021.[8]

References

  1. ^ Vince Rugari (27 October 2017). "FFA pours cold water on proposed 'Championship' aimed at kicking off in 2019–20". news.com.au. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  2. ^ House, Future Publishing Limited Quay; Ambury, The; Engl, Bath BA1 1UA All rights reserved; number 2008885, Wales company registration. "FourFourTwo". FourFourTwo.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "In a Nutshell". THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
  4. ^ "A-League expansion, promotion and relegation, Northern Fury FC chairman Rabieh Krayem puts forward proposal". 19 October 2016.
  5. ^ "History". ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL CLUBS (AAFC).
  6. ^ "Timeline". THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
  7. ^ "AAFC '100% confident' of second division by 2020". FTBL.
  8. ^ https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/ffa-backs-second-division-as-clubs-chase-pathway-to-main-stage?fbclid=IwAR3X6UGjfLDeqq76tHcKYcFR8QuHZwGNfgVXmZNlJs-JgPzekF6ogcFe_Dk
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