Fury could be safe

The Australian Football Federation’s (FFA) finances have been stretched by a series of crises involving its clubs, but now things are looking up.   This is particularly the case for North Queensland Fury who it was feared might be cut from the league next  year.    The federation has been in charge of both the Fury and the Reds as well as commitments to Brisbane and, to a lesser extent, Central Coast Mariners.

The Australian Football Federation’s (FFA) finances have been stretched by a series of crises involving its clubs, but now things are looking up.   This is particularly the case for North Queensland Fury who it was feared might be cut from the league next  year.    The federation has been in charge of both the Fury and the Reds as well as commitments to Brisbane and, to a lesser extent, Central Coast Mariners.


The sale of Newcastle Jets to local mining magnate Nathan Tinkler took some of the burden off the FFA, while it’s expected that the sale of Adelaide United to a private owner will be announced by the end of the week.  Brisbane’s owners are selling a controlling stake to the owners of Dutch club FC Utrecht.   By the end of the year the FFA could end up with $A4-5m back at its disposal, enough to keep Fury afloat for another season.


The FFA took over the Fury license from owner Don Matheson six months ago, and could end up losing about $A3m this season unless crowds improve over the summer.   The club will have to find local investors in the next few months to secure its long-term future.