State of the game I Special guest PFA CEO John Didulica

Published: May 13, 2020, 6:51 a.m.

Adam Peacock chats to PFA Chief Executive John Didulica about the state of the game. The current situation is addressed, with the PFA supporting the aim of finishing the A League season with every indication it will be in a centralized hub. The discussion moves to a broader view, from the PFA's role in helping players, player payments, national team payments, and a look at how the structure in Australian football may change for the good. It's an in-depth chat covering the big questions at a time when big ideas are on the agenda. FULL RUNDOWN1.30 How the players are coping with being stood down3.30 Dealing with contracts and mental well-being4.45 Australian clubs haven't been great in helping players, lack of unity10.00 The return12.30 All players happy to adjust payments (CBA)15.30 Heading for a hub model to get season done17.30 Big picture - how does the game reconstruct itself and the PFA's role22.00 The structure - from FFA to state feds27.00 Matildas equal pay30.00 Best use of the revenue, and how to build that revenue31.00 Are the players given too much / too little33.00 Does the PFA have too much power42.00 How the PFA finances look and why they didn't stand anyone down45.10 How the PFA is structured47.00 The role of the PFA, and getting players out of bad situations53.30 Getting the game as a whole through unscathed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.