#5 – Gold Coast
Pros: Clive Palmer is not heading up the current bid, connection with the grassroots with Gold Coast City FC in the QLD NPL, they have a stadium (CBUS), population in excess of 500,000 and growing rapidly
Cons: The past, the stigma of Clive Palmer’s regime, CBUS can be a carnivorous venue
Verdict: Not ready yet. Need to put runs on the board with Gold Coast City FC in the NPL, attract a decent sized following and financial and local government support
5+ years off
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