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A-League clubs set to stand-down players as independence nears horror start – FTBL Australia
A-League clubs could stand down their players today with the PFA reportedly set to reject the staggered 30% pay cuts on offer in a reduced CBA deal to compensate for financial losses due to the COVID19 pandemic and Fox Sports’ reduced funding.
That would leave FFA set to take over the negotiations, after admitting in a statement recently that they would enter negotiations “at the appropriate time” if an agreement between clubs and players wasn’t met.
The stand-down is in part possible because the players currently lack the protection of a CBA due to the ongoing negotiations.
“FFA are actively monitoring the negotiations between the APFCA and PFA and remains committed to supporting the parties in these negotiations,” FFA’s statement …
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