The PFA is committed to providing policy leadership to influence and shape the future of Australian football - and footballers’ careers – through industry-leading research and analysis. The PFA’s research and reports continue to entrench the organisation’s position as thought leaders in Australian football, which provides the players a powerful and credible voice.

2021/22 A-League Women's Report

The A-League Women’s annual report was published in July, following the APL’s announcement that the 2022/23 campaign would be expanded to 12 teams. The report outlined:

• record investment in player payments;
• developing players received the majority of match minutes;
• players remain committed to building sustainable careers in Australia; and
• the A-League Women continues to play a critical role in developing National Team players.

2021/22 A-League Men Report

The annual A-League Men Report provided an overview of the first season under a new five-year collective bargaining agreement, with key findings including:

• The A-League Men leads Asian rivals in providing opportunities for U21 players;
• The A-League Men is the most competitively balanced league in the Asian Football Confederation;
• Club investment has returned to pre-pandemic levels; and
• Player churn continues to trend downwards following the establishment of a five-year collective bargaining agreement.

A-Leagues CBA Fact Sheets

The A-Leagues Player Facts Book set out the rights and responsibilities of players in the A-Leagues, as well as providing an overview of key contacts and support services available to members of the PFA, helping equip members with an understanding of the CBA.