PFA slams 'reckless' A-League club player stand-downs

At least two more A-League clubs have stood down players and staff, prompting a warning from Professional Footballers Australia that the game's most vulnerable participants have been left on a mental and financial precipice.

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PFA chief executive John Didulica confirmed Adelaide and Western Sydney Wanderers had joined Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners in issuing stand-down notices to their players.

The players' union boss told AAP he was aware other clubs were strongly considering following suit but wouldn't confirm reports that they were Brisbane Roar, Western United and Newcastle Jets.

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