The A-League can’t afford to play more games. It also can’t afford not to

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 14, 2026

The A-League’s 26-match season is the longest of any Australian football code, and yet too small by global standards, undermining the ability of clubs to properly develop and sell players.

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