The number of groups interested in Australia's top tier has reached 12 and yet head office says football can't afford to grow
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Ahead of Sunday's A-League grand final, two more groups have officially declared their intention to one day compete for the title of Australian champions.
The widespread interest in joining the A-League is unquestionable - FC Brisbane City have become the 12th group to publically launch a bid, while Casey-Dandenong have received local government support at an official event this week.
Last week, a Canberra consortium threw their hat into the ring alongside the likes of Southern Expansion, FC Tasmania and Wollongong Wolves.