In his weekly column David Thurling shares his thoughts this week on the FIFA’s decision to take back Oceania’s direct entry in the next World Cup.“The Champagne corks must be popping down at AFL House this week. Not because of the latest attendance figures or TV ratings, not because of the latest Hall of Fame night, not even because of Brisbane getting back on the winners list. No, the AFL will be kicking up its heels over the remarkable decision by soccer’s governing body, FIFA, to take back Oceania’s direct entry slot for the next World Cup. The decision effectively takes away from Australia an almost certain place in the finals of the world’s biggest team event.” Click here to read Thurling's full column.