Overview
- Australian Professional Leagues revoked the Mariners’ Club Participation Agreement after owner Mike Charlesworth forfeited it, removing him as licence-holder.
- APL said it will run an expedited and robust sale process with local and international interest and aims to complete a transfer by season’s end.
- Club operations and fixtures for the men’s and women’s teams will continue as scheduled while the league manages the transition.
- Reported bidders include former Sydney Olympic FC president Damon Hanlin, who had lodged an application earlier this month, and Queens Park Rangers, who previously held talks.
- Long-running financial strain under Charlesworth led to cost cuts and key departures last year, underscoring the league’s move to protect competition integrity.