So I read about the first third and then skimmed. Which, to sum up, was “we can do it if the Commonwealth Government funds it”. Because there is a $15m a year funding hole. And that’s before considering the cost of new stadium(s) and training facilities.
No discussion of the impact of travelling 8 hours every two weeks. No discussion of the dilution of talent adding 19th and 20th teams into the comp. No discussion of the issues with the conditions during the dry season.
No discussion of what happens to local culture and pride if the team is a wrecking ball on-field.