The reason why Brookie won't get federal money is simple really. The Federal Minister who allocates and signs of from the development slush fund or whatever it's called, where this money comes from, is Anthony Albanese. He's a tragic Souths supporter, was on their board pre Russell days, and a Manly hater. Our man in Canberra, Sibra, is from the right of the party and Albanese from the left. Why would a left wing federal minister pour money into a liberal area to support a team that he hates. Â