The news is official and our NPL license is secure. Seeing our players keep their rightful place in the competition means the world to everyone at the club. Thank you for staying with me through this fight to protect our future.
March 13, 2017
Final supporters
I am a parent and long-term volunteer in football. It is clear to me - and many others inside and outside of Townsville who I speak to - that Football Queensland is positioning to hand the NPL license for Townsville to North Queensland Football (NQF).
This is apparent through actions they have taken in recent times to deny our senior women an opportunity to play in the Women's NPL, despite Northern Fury having arranged for a financial contribution to be made directly to FQ for this purpose, and not allowing the U-20 men's team to be included in the local premier league competition.
What this means is that the senior women will be playing at a local level, when they are good enough to be playing in a statewide competition, and the U-20 men will not have proper competitive games at all.
This is further demonstration that FQ and NQF are not interested in the growth and development of the game for the benefit of young players. Instead, they are making it difficult for Northern Fury to offer a full suite of activity for its players and are denying them the opportunity to play at the highest level available.
At Northern Fury we have very dedicated, committed and experienced coaches, managers, support networks, players and administrators. Other than the positions of Director of Coaching, Technical Director and Goalkeeping Coach - all fully qualified and professional - every single person involved with the club is a volunteer.
As a football community, we are extremely lucky to have people involved with our club who have years of football experience, love the game and are totally invested in its future. They are highly respected within the Northern Fury and the broader football community. Why change that?
Our U-12 boys are a great example of what the Northern Fury has achieved in the last four years. Every single one of those boys have grown up with the Northern Fury and are so excited to be a part of the club. It was their goal to be selected as a Northern Fury player and they are very proud to say that they are. It is a very talented group of boys who love their football and are striving to one day represent their state and country. Isn’t that what we are trying to achieve?
I am discouraged by all the talk from NQF and the politics associated both at club, NPL and state level.
The decision by NQF to bid for the license themselves has arisen because of differences between NQF and Northern Fury over the past four years - differences which NQF has done little to solve, which they should do as the representative of the governing body in this region. Many of their actions have done the opposite and deliberately worsened the schism - such as the decision regarding the U-20 men.
The Northern Fury has been an integral part of supporting a pathway for ALL its players for many years. Yes, it has not always been perfect, but what has NQF done to address these issues in a constructive way? Where is the evidence that they have worked WITH Northern Fury and not undermined it?
The young people of Townsville need the NPL pathway. With their experience, knowledge and ability, Northern Fury are the best ones to deliver it.
Please support this petition for Northern Fury to continue with the NPL license for the next five years (2018 to 2022 inclusive).
Updates
February 6, 2017
Seeing 250 names on this page reminds me that I am definitely not the only person who feels like Football Queensland is unfairly blocking these players. This fight for the Fury is about protecting our kids and their futures so thank you for choosing to back us at this early stage.
Reached 250 supporters
February 5, 2017
February 4, 2017
I have been hearing from so many families who are frustrated by the constant roadblocks placed before our players. The lack of clear answers from Football Queensland only reinforces why we must keep fighting for the future of our club.
Reached 100 supporters
February 3, 2017
75 Comments
We have been involved in Fury for 4 years and this journey has taken our son to Nationals, A League clubs and around the country. The Fury has given our son the opportunity to follow his dreams and Persue his passion for football. They are a great club and should continue to give others the opportunity we have had.
We are parents of an U14 FURY boy who 100% support this petition to retain the NPL FURY licence. We are gobsmacked at the adverse treatment given to FURY women as well. This is a terrible look for NQ Football regions & we strongly oppose.
Keep the FURY. NQF have done nothing to help the development and need new administration before looking onwards. Old dog, old tricks. Nothing new from NQF.
Please keep the Fury with the current management. NQ Football have no vision for the NPL should they win the license and the current management have created many opportunities for players over the years.
The fury are a great professional sport team, representing all ages. The Cowboys play in the national comp, so why isn't the Fury allowed to progress. All ages of players are being penalised whilst adults from NQF fail to allow The Fury to work together.
Where are the local regional football players going to get their development from. We need a development base for them.
Townsville players should have the opportunity to continue to further build on their skills & knowledge for the game to play in a higher level & provide a future player pathway.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
The news is official and our NPL license is secure. Seeing our players keep their rightful place in the competition means the world to everyone at the club. Thank you for staying with me through this fight to protect our future.
March 13, 2017
Final supporters
I am a parent and long-term volunteer in football. It is clear to me - and many others inside and outside of Townsville who I speak to - that Football Queensland is positioning to hand the NPL license for Townsville to North Queensland Football (NQF).
This is apparent through actions they have taken in recent times to deny our senior women an opportunity to play in the Women's NPL, despite Northern Fury having arranged for a financial contribution to be made directly to FQ for this purpose, and not allowing the U-20 men's team to be included in the local premier league competition.
What this means is that the senior women will be playing at a local level, when they are good enough to be playing in a statewide competition, and the U-20 men will not have proper competitive games at all.
This is further demonstration that FQ and NQF are not interested in the growth and development of the game for the benefit of young players. Instead, they are making it difficult for Northern Fury to offer a full suite of activity for its players and are denying them the opportunity to play at the highest level available.
At Northern Fury we have very dedicated, committed and experienced coaches, managers, support networks, players and administrators. Other than the positions of Director of Coaching, Technical Director and Goalkeeping Coach - all fully qualified and professional - every single person involved with the club is a volunteer.
As a football community, we are extremely lucky to have people involved with our club who have years of football experience, love the game and are totally invested in its future. They are highly respected within the Northern Fury and the broader football community. Why change that?
Our U-12 boys are a great example of what the Northern Fury has achieved in the last four years. Every single one of those boys have grown up with the Northern Fury and are so excited to be a part of the club. It was their goal to be selected as a Northern Fury player and they are very proud to say that they are. It is a very talented group of boys who love their football and are striving to one day represent their state and country. Isn’t that what we are trying to achieve?
I am discouraged by all the talk from NQF and the politics associated both at club, NPL and state level.
The decision by NQF to bid for the license themselves has arisen because of differences between NQF and Northern Fury over the past four years - differences which NQF has done little to solve, which they should do as the representative of the governing body in this region. Many of their actions have done the opposite and deliberately worsened the schism - such as the decision regarding the U-20 men.
The Northern Fury has been an integral part of supporting a pathway for ALL its players for many years. Yes, it has not always been perfect, but what has NQF done to address these issues in a constructive way? Where is the evidence that they have worked WITH Northern Fury and not undermined it?
The young people of Townsville need the NPL pathway. With their experience, knowledge and ability, Northern Fury are the best ones to deliver it.
Please support this petition for Northern Fury to continue with the NPL license for the next five years (2018 to 2022 inclusive).
Updates
February 6, 2017
Seeing 250 names on this page reminds me that I am definitely not the only person who feels like Football Queensland is unfairly blocking these players. This fight for the Fury is about protecting our kids and their futures so thank you for choosing to back us at this early stage.
Reached 250 supporters
February 5, 2017
February 4, 2017
I have been hearing from so many families who are frustrated by the constant roadblocks placed before our players. The lack of clear answers from Football Queensland only reinforces why we must keep fighting for the future of our club.
Reached 100 supporters
February 3, 2017
75 Comments
I have a 14yo girl playing with nowhere to go from here except interstate or overseas, and her brother is 3 years behind her facing the same thing.
We have been involved in Fury for 4 years and this journey has taken our son to Nationals, A League clubs and around the country. The Fury has given our son the opportunity to follow his dreams and Persue his passion for football. They are a great club and should continue to give others the opportunity we have had.
We are parents of an U14 FURY boy who 100% support this petition to retain the NPL FURY licence. We are gobsmacked at the adverse treatment given to FURY women as well. This is a terrible look for NQ Football regions & we strongly oppose.
Keep the FURY. NQF have done nothing to help the development and need new administration before looking onwards. Old dog, old tricks. Nothing new from NQF.
Please keep the Fury with the current management. NQ Football have no vision for the NPL should they win the license and the current management have created many opportunities for players over the years.
The fury are a great professional sport team, representing all ages. The Cowboys play in the national comp, so why isn't the Fury allowed to progress. All ages of players are being penalised whilst adults from NQF fail to allow The Fury to work together.
Where are the local regional football players going to get their development from. We need a development base for them.
Townsville players should have the opportunity to continue to further build on their skills & knowledge for the game to play in a higher level & provide a future player pathway.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
I have a 14yo girl playing with nowhere to go from here except interstate or overseas, and her brother is 3 years behind her facing the same thing.