Brett Taylor
@behindthegoals.bsky.social
Head of Research & Policy at Professional Footballers Australia. Hoping BSky can make sokkah twitter fun again
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exclusive: the AFC won't increase prize money for this year's Women's Asian Cup despite repeated pleas from players. a public campaign is being planned calling attention to what is now the lowest-paying major women's tournament in the world.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
No increase in Women’s Asian Cup prize money despite player pleas for ‘respect’
Exclusive: Prize money at the upcoming tournament in Australia will not increase from what was offered by the AFC at the last edition four years ago
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:07 AM
exclusive: the AFC won't increase prize money for this year's Women's Asian Cup despite repeated pleas from players. a public campaign is being planned calling attention to what is now the lowest-paying major women's tournament in the world.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
inside.fifa.com/transfer-sys...
FIFA transfer data are out for 2025 and some notable takeaways on the women’s side: global growth of 83% over 2024 and Australia again got 1% of the global pie.
FIFA transfer data are out for 2025 and some notable takeaways on the women’s side: global growth of 83% over 2024 and Australia again got 1% of the global pie.
a man with glasses says boy do i hate being right all the time
ALT: a man with glasses says boy do i hate being right all the time
media.tenor.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:29 AM
inside.fifa.com/transfer-sys...
FIFA transfer data are out for 2025 and some notable takeaways on the women’s side: global growth of 83% over 2024 and Australia again got 1% of the global pie.
FIFA transfer data are out for 2025 and some notable takeaways on the women’s side: global growth of 83% over 2024 and Australia again got 1% of the global pie.
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last year, I was introduced to a mysterious American man who wanted to know more about the #ALeagueWomen and women's football in Australia.
as it turns out, he represented an overseas consortium looking to expand their portfolio here.
so what happened next?
football360.com.au/my-encounter...
as it turns out, he represented an overseas consortium looking to expand their portfolio here.
so what happened next?
football360.com.au/my-encounter...
My encounter with a mysterious man in a fleece coat and its lessons about women's football investment
What needs to change so that women's club football in Australia can fly, asks SAMANTHA LEWIS.
football360.com.au
January 19, 2026 at 11:28 PM
last year, I was introduced to a mysterious American man who wanted to know more about the #ALeagueWomen and women's football in Australia.
as it turns out, he represented an overseas consortium looking to expand their portfolio here.
so what happened next?
football360.com.au/my-encounter...
as it turns out, he represented an overseas consortium looking to expand their portfolio here.
so what happened next?
football360.com.au/my-encounter...
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The Dubcast is back to tackle @thepfaaus.bsky.social Ready for Takeoff report, looking at the players vision for the #ALW. Poletti and Burke give their thoughts, as well as interviews with Beau Busch, Melissa Barbieri and Rhianna Pollicina.
📺: youtu.be/RLNJ_EujRGM
🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/0LXl...
📺: youtu.be/RLNJ_EujRGM
🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/0LXl...
January 16, 2026 at 3:10 AM
The Dubcast is back to tackle @thepfaaus.bsky.social Ready for Takeoff report, looking at the players vision for the #ALW. Poletti and Burke give their thoughts, as well as interviews with Beau Busch, Melissa Barbieri and Rhianna Pollicina.
📺: youtu.be/RLNJ_EujRGM
🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/0LXl...
📺: youtu.be/RLNJ_EujRGM
🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/0LXl...
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𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐨𝐟𝐟. 🚀
The PFA have officially launched 'Ready for Takeoff', a landmark new vision to seize Australian sport’s biggest opportunity and secure the future of the A-League Women.
Read the full report here: pfa.net.au/news/players...
#SupportingThePlayers #BuildingTheGame
The PFA have officially launched 'Ready for Takeoff', a landmark new vision to seize Australian sport’s biggest opportunity and secure the future of the A-League Women.
Read the full report here: pfa.net.au/news/players...
#SupportingThePlayers #BuildingTheGame
January 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐨𝐟𝐟. 🚀
The PFA have officially launched 'Ready for Takeoff', a landmark new vision to seize Australian sport’s biggest opportunity and secure the future of the A-League Women.
Read the full report here: pfa.net.au/news/players...
#SupportingThePlayers #BuildingTheGame
The PFA have officially launched 'Ready for Takeoff', a landmark new vision to seize Australian sport’s biggest opportunity and secure the future of the A-League Women.
Read the full report here: pfa.net.au/news/players...
#SupportingThePlayers #BuildingTheGame
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AUSTRALIA, here’s this week’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/sport/pictur...
www.theguardian.com/sport/pictur...
David Squires on … the hype surrounding Australians plying their trade abroad
Our cartoonist on Antonio Arena’s stunning debut for Roma and the inevitable excitement it created back at home
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
AUSTRALIA, here’s this week’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/sport/pictur...
www.theguardian.com/sport/pictur...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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CEO of @thepfaaus.bsky.social Beau Busch had a strong message for new APL CEO Steve Rosich on Wednesday at the unveiling of the players vision for the #ALW, which has 21 recommendations for the competition across four key areas.
January 15, 2026 at 1:19 AM
CEO of @thepfaaus.bsky.social Beau Busch had a strong message for new APL CEO Steve Rosich on Wednesday at the unveiling of the players vision for the #ALW, which has 21 recommendations for the competition across four key areas.
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Off the back of the PFA's Ready for Takeoff report, Perth Glory captain Isobel Dalton has urged the A-League Women to not waste the chance to capitalise on the looming Asian Cup after the league’s post-Women’s World Cup shine quickly wore off.
A-League W must capitalise on Matildas momentum in 2026
Perth Glory captain Isobel Dalton has urged the A-League Women to not waste the chance to capitalise on the looming Asian Cup after the league’s post-Women’s World Cup shine quickly wore off.
thewest.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Off the back of the PFA's Ready for Takeoff report, Perth Glory captain Isobel Dalton has urged the A-League Women to not waste the chance to capitalise on the looming Asian Cup after the league’s post-Women’s World Cup shine quickly wore off.
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In @theguardian.com;
“Very bold action is needed” - Elise Kellond-Knight.
We are less than two months out from the Women’s Asian Cup. And in a new vision for the A-League Women centred around full professionalism, the PFA says it’s a rubicon moment.
🔗: www.theguardian.com/football/202... .
“Very bold action is needed” - Elise Kellond-Knight.
We are less than two months out from the Women’s Asian Cup. And in a new vision for the A-League Women centred around full professionalism, the PFA says it’s a rubicon moment.
🔗: www.theguardian.com/football/202... .
Women’s football in Australia reaches Rubicon moment with future vision revealed | Joey Lynch
The PFA’s new strategy ‘is not doom and gloom’, rather it hopes to serve as a springboard for investment and offer an opportunity to grow the game
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:39 AM
In @theguardian.com;
“Very bold action is needed” - Elise Kellond-Knight.
We are less than two months out from the Women’s Asian Cup. And in a new vision for the A-League Women centred around full professionalism, the PFA says it’s a rubicon moment.
🔗: www.theguardian.com/football/202... .
“Very bold action is needed” - Elise Kellond-Knight.
We are less than two months out from the Women’s Asian Cup. And in a new vision for the A-League Women centred around full professionalism, the PFA says it’s a rubicon moment.
🔗: www.theguardian.com/football/202... .
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Elon Musk's X is currently mass-producing deepfake images of women and children.
The federal government — which says it's "committed to restricting access to nudify tools" — has no plans to stop its 7 figure X annual advertising spend or using it as a major comms platform
The federal government — which says it's "committed to restricting access to nudify tools" — has no plans to stop its 7 figure X annual advertising spend or using it as a major comms platform
The Australian government is spending millions supporting Elon Musk's deepfake porn factory, X
A spokesperson for the prime minister says the government is committed to protecting Australians from online harms. Tell that to the Australian victims of X-produced image-based abuse.
www.crikey.com.au
January 9, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Elon Musk's X is currently mass-producing deepfake images of women and children.
The federal government — which says it's "committed to restricting access to nudify tools" — has no plans to stop its 7 figure X annual advertising spend or using it as a major comms platform
The federal government — which says it's "committed to restricting access to nudify tools" — has no plans to stop its 7 figure X annual advertising spend or using it as a major comms platform
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'This week has shown the explosive growth of solar power in particular had diminished the risks of blackouts during heatwaves caused by supply shortfalls' www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
From scourge to saviour: How the sun powered the grid through a heatwave
For so long, the pounding sunshine of an Australian heatwave was the grid's biggest threat. It has now become its greatest asset.
www.abc.net.au
January 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
'This week has shown the explosive growth of solar power in particular had diminished the risks of blackouts during heatwaves caused by supply shortfalls' www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
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Hey Melbourne,
Now is a good time to work out how you are going to keep yourself and those you love safe through next week's forecast extreme heat. Heat like what is forecast injures and kills even the previously healthy.
💛
Now is a good time to work out how you are going to keep yourself and those you love safe through next week's forecast extreme heat. Heat like what is forecast injures and kills even the previously healthy.
💛
Next week could be brutal for Melbourne, with the potential for several hot days. Watch the BoM forecasts closely - official BoM forecast for next Wednesday 7 Jan is currently 39°C, but models tipping a bit higher at this early stage. Possibly hotter in days after.
meteologix.com/au/forecast/...
meteologix.com/au/forecast/...
January 1, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Hey Melbourne,
Now is a good time to work out how you are going to keep yourself and those you love safe through next week's forecast extreme heat. Heat like what is forecast injures and kills even the previously healthy.
💛
Now is a good time to work out how you are going to keep yourself and those you love safe through next week's forecast extreme heat. Heat like what is forecast injures and kills even the previously healthy.
💛
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This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
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If I had $1 for every time a sporting organisation has changed the terms of its CBA this year without consultating its female players, I'd have $2. It isn't a lot, but it's abhorrent that it's happened twice.
NWSL Players Association Statement on League’s Unilateral Implementation of the High Impact Player Rule:
December 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
If I had $1 for every time a sporting organisation has changed the terms of its CBA this year without consultating its female players, I'd have $2. It isn't a lot, but it's abhorrent that it's happened twice.
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NWSL Players Association Statement on League’s Unilateral Implementation of the High Impact Player Rule:
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NWSL Players Association Statement on League’s Unilateral Implementation of the High Impact Player Rule:
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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
A piece on the arrival of new A-Liga chief executive Steve Rosich.
On not just the challenges but on being visible and selling the dream.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
A piece on the arrival of new A-Liga chief executive Steve Rosich.
On not just the challenges but on being visible and selling the dream.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Can Steve Rosich finally fill the A-League's leadership void?
For too long, the A-League has operated without a figurehead; someone to sell the dream. Is new CEO Steve Rosich the person who can help steer football out of the doldrums?
www.espn.com.au
December 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
A piece on the arrival of new A-Liga chief executive Steve Rosich.
On not just the challenges but on being visible and selling the dream.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
A piece on the arrival of new A-Liga chief executive Steve Rosich.
On not just the challenges but on being visible and selling the dream.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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Pay equity is not optional, @wnba.com. It’s way overdue.
It’s time to pay the players what you owe them.
Solidarity with the WNBPA players as they fight for a contract that gives them an equitable share of the profits THEY create.
It’s time to pay the players what you owe them.
Solidarity with the WNBPA players as they fight for a contract that gives them an equitable share of the profits THEY create.
December 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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The PFA has today released its 2024-25 A-League Men Report.
The annual Report dissects a number of key trends, including crowd trends, the league's youth skew and numerous challenges the game faces.
Read the full Report here: pfa.net.au/announcement...
#SupportingThePlayers #BuildingTheGame
The annual Report dissects a number of key trends, including crowd trends, the league's youth skew and numerous challenges the game faces.
Read the full Report here: pfa.net.au/announcement...
#SupportingThePlayers #BuildingTheGame
December 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The PFA has today released its 2024-25 A-League Men Report.
The annual Report dissects a number of key trends, including crowd trends, the league's youth skew and numerous challenges the game faces.
Read the full Report here: pfa.net.au/announcement...
#SupportingThePlayers #BuildingTheGame
The annual Report dissects a number of key trends, including crowd trends, the league's youth skew and numerous challenges the game faces.
Read the full Report here: pfa.net.au/announcement...
#SupportingThePlayers #BuildingTheGame
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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
A-League players would prefer the competition to be run by an AFL or NRL-style independent commission, according to a report from the PFA, which is also refusing to rule out strike action if negotiations over a new CBA bog down.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
A-League players would prefer the competition to be run by an AFL or NRL-style independent commission, according to a report from the PFA, which is also refusing to rule out strike action if negotiations over a new CBA bog down.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
A-League players want AFL/NRL-style commission
Disillusioned A-League players would prefer the competition to be run by an AFL or NRL-style independent commission, according to a report released on Thursday by the players' union.
www.espn.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
A-League players would prefer the competition to be run by an AFL or NRL-style independent commission, according to a report from the PFA, which is also refusing to rule out strike action if negotiations over a new CBA bog down.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
A-League players would prefer the competition to be run by an AFL or NRL-style independent commission, according to a report from the PFA, which is also refusing to rule out strike action if negotiations over a new CBA bog down.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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"The partnership brings together two groups that sit at the heart of the game - the players and supporters."
www.fsaaus.com/news-and-ins...
www.fsaaus.com/news-and-ins...
PFA and Football Supporters Association Australia join forces to deepen the connection between football fans and players — Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc)
Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) and Football Supporters Association Australia (FSAA) have today announced a new partnership to create an official connection between professional players a...
www.fsaaus.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
"The partnership brings together two groups that sit at the heart of the game - the players and supporters."
www.fsaaus.com/news-and-ins...
www.fsaaus.com/news-and-ins...
I have become coefficient-pilled.
Love to see it get a write up!
City up to about A$2m prize money and counting, assuming they’ve done enough to progress to R16.
football360.com.au/afc-champion...
Love to see it get a write up!
City up to about A$2m prize money and counting, assuming they’ve done enough to progress to R16.
football360.com.au/afc-champion...
Melbourne City are now 2nd in the Champions League - the consequences could be huge for Aussie football
Melbourne City have moved up to second in the AFC Champions League Elite East standings after an important 2-0 win over Malaysian giants Johor.
football360.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I have become coefficient-pilled.
Love to see it get a write up!
City up to about A$2m prize money and counting, assuming they’ve done enough to progress to R16.
football360.com.au/afc-champion...
Love to see it get a write up!
City up to about A$2m prize money and counting, assuming they’ve done enough to progress to R16.
football360.com.au/afc-champion...
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🇦🇺 Australia are a Pot TWO team for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup!
This comes as 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇰 Denmark and 🇹🇷 Türkiye (all ranked higher than @Socceroos) only managed to qualify for the UEFA playoffs - making them Pot 4 teams.
Who do you want in the draw on Dec 5!?
This comes as 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇰 Denmark and 🇹🇷 Türkiye (all ranked higher than @Socceroos) only managed to qualify for the UEFA playoffs - making them Pot 4 teams.
Who do you want in the draw on Dec 5!?
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🇦🇺 Australia are a Pot TWO team for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup!
This comes as 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇰 Denmark and 🇹🇷 Türkiye (all ranked higher than @Socceroos) only managed to qualify for the UEFA playoffs - making them Pot 4 teams.
Who do you want in the draw on Dec 5!?
This comes as 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇰 Denmark and 🇹🇷 Türkiye (all ranked higher than @Socceroos) only managed to qualify for the UEFA playoffs - making them Pot 4 teams.
Who do you want in the draw on Dec 5!?