David Clarkson - a key figure in Tasmania's bid for an A-League licence - is bullish about the consortium's chances and insists they're ready to go next season

The consortium behind Tasmania's bid for an A-League licence remains excited about their chances of joining the competition following a meeting with Football Federation Australia (FFA).

Former Melbourne Victory shareholders Harry Stamoulis and Robert Belteky were amongst the representatives of the Tasmanian bid team to meet with FFA on Monday in Sydney, and they emerged from the consultation with increased motivation to join the A-League next season.

While reports have suggested FFA is reticent to award licenses without having begun an official tender process, sources close to Tasmania's bid insist their proposal wowed the likes of FFA CEO David Gallop and Head of A-League Greg O'Rourke.

Goal Australia understands Stamoulis and Belteky's group is the only one to have been invited to meet FFA so far.

Former NSL player and football agent David Clarkson, who has been a key facilitator of the Tasmanian bid, told Goal Australia that he is convinced Tasmania will gain an A-League licence.

"We were very encouraged with the meeting with FFA and are even more determined to have Tasmania in the A-League for the 2017-18 season," he said.

The Tasmanian bid has federal and state government support, while Stamoulis and Belteky bring serious financial clout to the consortium.

Having previously owned the Gold Medal Soft Drink company, Stamoulis is now focused on property development and investment and is reportedly worth over $500million.

Belteky is the owner of Care Park - a car parking management group - and alongside Stamoulis earned a reported $6.75million when they sold their combined 35 per cent stake of Victory in 2014.

North Hobart Oval is understood to be the preferred option for an initial home ground as part of a detailed proposal that also has the support of Football Federation Tasmania.

A report from Fairfax Media has claimed FFA's meeting with the Tasmanian bid prompted the governing body to define the criteria for a successful bid as the A-League looks to grow from 10 to 12 teams.

FFA is looking to expand the A-League during the next broadcast contract, which is set to come into effect next season.