16 may 2018, the canberra & capital region a-league bid announced further detail of its ‘community ownership model’ mirroring the 50+1 rule imposed on german clubs by the dfb (deutscher fußball-bund). this model provides the community the guarantee to be majority shareholder and have direct influence in how the organisation is run and what it stands for. the bid team revealed the community would decide on a club name, colours, crest, ticketing and match-day experiences. the bid wanted to establish a sustainable model that had longevity so steered clear of ‘billionaire backers’. out of the $10–12 million yearly operating budget to run a team the bulk of costs would be covered from the act government, the a-league broadcast deal and match day revenue. the $3–5 million shortfall would be made up through sponsorships.