In quashing rumours that the VAR system would not be in operation for the new A-League men’s season starting on Friday week, Australian Professional Leagues chief executive officer Danny Townsend said instead that spending on VAR had increased to $1.5 million.
“VARdict will help explain and show why VAR decisions have been made, which will particularly help fans at A-League games who often don’t know why there has been a VAR ruling,” Townsend said.Melbourne City pair Rebekah Stott and Jamie Maclaren are ready for the women’s and men’s A-League seasons. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
However, the addition of a Canberra club to the 2024-25 men’s A-League competition won’t be confirmed until after the start of the upcoming season. Hot to the heels of the hugely successful FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil, and with the Socceroos’ memorable display at last year’s World Cup still in the minds of football fans, there are high hopes for the A-League.