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I work in the Recreation space of Local Government. Love all sports, particularly Rugby Union. Particularly interested on how sport can better society at both grassroots and elite level.
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The deal struck between the A-League and SBS must have now surely convinced ARU that free-to-air coverage for Super Rugby is a necessity. Without…
I could barely believe it when I heard it on the radio. Lance Franklin going to Sydney. How? Sure, Jude Bolton is gone, but…
I was at a mate's house for a snag, game of footy and a few cordials on Saturday, and amongst the usual debates, an…
It's time that national and international sports bodies, governments, police forces and bookmakers came together for the sake of sport to create a global…
The AFL world is used to three types of Jarrad Waite - Awesome Jarrad, Angry Jarrad, and Absent Jarrad. Is it only a matter…
Rogue club doctors, medics, and self-proclaimed sports scientists have done the reputation of our favourite sports and their medical programs irreparable damage. Player health…
It seems the world game is beginning to buckle to the trends set by the likes of tennis, rugby league, American football, and cricket…
How I long for my teenage years – roughly 1995 to 2005. Not because now I'm a bit podgier, a little slower, and can't…
Can the Red Devils be stopped? Who will be in Europe next season? Can Wigan manufacture another great escape? Here is my prediction for…
With The ACC are circling the Cronulla Sharks, and Essendon having already semi-sorta-pre-admitted they may have a problem, surely we can now accept, at…
The recent storm caused by the ACC report into criminal activity in Australian sport, fronted by politician Kate Lundy, has raised the question: Should…
Is Ellyse Perry good for women's sport? Of course she is, you say. She is a young, multi-talented, charismatic sportswoman with looks and personality…
The ACC investigation dominating news headlines in the past week, as the bad habits some athletes in this country have taken on- drugs, alcohol,…
There has been a lot of expansion in Australian sport recently, with some great successes and some spectacular crash and burns. So what lessons…
Joel Parkinson, the perennial place getter of the surf scene, finally clinched his first world title in Hawaii on Sunday, and officially avoided the…
Adam Gilchrist's prediction in The Age that One Day International cricket will be dead in three years is right on the money. The only…
Let's get one thing straight: code hopping isn't a new thing. It's been happening for years, so why is there such anxiety around it…
It seems the days of footballers behaving badly may finally be coming to an end. The success of the Sydney Swans and their 'no…
Robbie Deans has yet again managed to grasp a win when the executioner was sharpening his axe. However, despite showing plenty of courage against…
David Campese has been calling, yet again, for the blood of Robbie Deans. He makes some valid points - the Wallabies try scoring rate…
AFL have put this on the government so they don’t have to be the ones who reject the Tasmanian bid. Gil should have put Tasmania out of its misery last year,
Is a new stadium a necessity for Tasmania's AFL inclusion, or are there existing alternatives that would work?
I really think we don’t have the cattle on the park that RA think we do… still living in the past and looking for a quick fix. Rennie hard done by, Jones doesn’t have a lot of time, and expectations on this squad are WAY too high.
'Major coup': Rennie axed with Eddie Jones returning as Wallabies coach on mammoth deal for two Cups
Just so I don’t assume by the fact your guest making a provocative statement that your just a troll, please clarify-
-Your definition of a ‘reasonable Australian’
-How you came to the conclusion that players going out of their way to not show support could be seen as promoting a safe environment
-Where the sexualisation of children came into it
I really think that, end of the day, Sport is about giving people the chance to be their best. When people reach elite level, it is our privilege to watch and admire, not an opportunity to judge on sexual orientation.
Roar editors- bit disappointed this sort of cr*p got through to be honest.
Rugby News: Wallaby prop replaced for Argentina Tests, Eddie's dream job revealed, defiant call on TRC red cards
Shaun Micallef did a great skit on full frontal, where Phillip Quist Arts reporter interviewed a footy player
Link is:
Hilarious and on subject?
‘Curse of verse’ spreading in sporting circles - English language versus vulgarians at the gate
Thanks Simon,
Agree with the escapism part, however I think if the right decisions are made initially it becomes a these things become a non-issue, and you can kick back and enjoy.
Ukraine invasion shows big sport can't be non-political
Thanks for your work here Stuart, really appreciate a well thought out update!
Although it would be better with a bit more Southampton news, like a new goalkeeper who is under 40 years old…
Transfer rumours: Newcastle remain coy despite obvious dealings, Dele Alli on the move and Manchester United clean out the trash
Hey Paul,
Agree there is no outrage, but no one is really excited about it either.
I think people are prepare to bare it as it was only one test, however many are still uncomfortable of with the idea and we shouldn’t see lack of outrage as a public show of forgiveness.
Smith is a great batsmen, pretty good tactician and poor leader.
Lack of outrage shows Smith’s Sandpaper punishment was way too harsh
Love these articles Stephen, but what about Gary Hocking, aka Whiskas?
AFL top 100: What's in a name?
Not a terrible idea Oliver, but I would much rather see it as a Pacific team rather than Southern Hemisphere- Aus, NZ, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Japan etc… Might not be as good a side, but would definitely be competitive and a great way to grow the sport.
If it was to be Championship based I’d be throwing in the Argies as well.
Time to 'do a Lions' and pick a Southern Hemisphere All Stars to bring four nations together
Hey Paul,
Yep exactly what I’m saying.
– He has done nothing of meaning for 2 years. His last overseas century was 2017 against Bangladesh.
– He has been dropped for younger players at domestic T20 level.
– His aggressive mindset, wanting to win at all costs, led to him to a years suspension. This is exactly what CA are trying to get the culture away from.
– Finally, why should I bag the guy now? My wife would attest I’ve been at it for a while, but for putting it up on the Roar, right after he had been dumped from a T20 side whilst looking forward to a summer of cricket seems like the perfect time.
We need to stop carrying David Warner
Your right about Burns 2 Bob, althopugh he is getting ona bit as well. Harris by reports has done ok in County Cricket, and he has a bit of experience. Pucovski is obviously a talent as well. I like Renshaw’s temperament but he hasn’t really kicked on yet, but I often wonder if he isn’t far away either…
We need to stop carrying David Warner
I am struggling to see how Saints can avoid drop this year. I like the Hasenhuttl style but I’m not sure we have the quality and depth to implement it.
Premier League talking points: A tactical masterclass from Pep, more records for Mo and questions about Nuno
Bit of related Trivia-
Q- What were the last colours Mick McGuane ever played in?
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A- Pale Blue (the M&Ms game)
Carlton isn't a club in crisis, they're actually making progress
Sort of feel like they are just saying yes morally, but leaving it up to the clubs to say no.
Report finds Tassie should have an AFL team but no one knows how it will work
Sorry for the self indulgence, but I wrote an article about this a while ago, showing why it won’t happen-
Well written article but I still don’t think AFL will be keen, it doesn’t make business sense, just because someone who is tasked with saying it makes sense says so.
Will we ever see a Tasmanian AFL team?
WASS I fully understand that its a business. I assume you are saying that the AFL is burning its money by running GWS and GC?
The AFL are about new eyeballs on the game. More people viewing AFL leads to more demand for broadcasting rights and more sponsorship. Expanding to people already watching doesn’t make enough of a difference.
Stop dreaming - Tasmania won't get its own AFL team
Arthur, I’m not convinced that elite teams drive participation. Juniors these days have access to a range of activities outside of sport (including recreation like skateboarding, getting jobs etc) and parents have less time to commit to junior sport. An AFL team would provide a brief sugar hit than go back to normal.
Stop dreaming - Tasmania won't get its own AFL team
Ukraine Tiger, you actually support my argument here.
If Tasmania already has high participation and strong support for AFL, how does it grow the amount of people who support AFL by putting millions into a new team? They are already AFL supporters, your just changing who they support.
Unfortunately it is a passion argument, and who deserves it for being strong barrackers doesn’t really matter.
Stop dreaming - Tasmania won't get its own AFL team
Don’t the Green Bay packers have over 300,000 members though? That would mean more than half the state signing up!
I also agree with your point about history. A new team would have none, so you can’t just expect those numbers to translate.
Stop dreaming - Tasmania won't get its own AFL team
Ha true AdamDilligafThompson, except I hope this article drives a positive change.
Shut up and play footy: Why do we take down players who stand against racism?
You would have to be more naive to think racism is ok, and if someone isnt prepared to put their entire future by being branded a trouble maker, on the line that it isn’t true.
BTW it was only last year when people where saying Winmar lifting his shirt had nothing to do with Race, and where forced to apologise.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jul/04/nicky-winmar-accepts-apology-and-six-figure-settlement-over-racist-comments-in-podcast
Still trying to take him down.
Shut up and play footy: Why do we take down players who stand against racism?
Fair call Greg.
I don’t think he was an outright racist, but I think the world got away from him about 5 years ago and he stayed there.
Shut up and play footy: Why do we take down players who stand against racism?
Cheers for the comment Aransan.
The story was true, but it didn’t exactly title itself “Why did we bring up Lumumba’s Old nickname when he already addressed it”- the purpose of the title was clearly to encourage people to call him on double standards- particularly if you didn’t read all the way to the bottom where he explains how he was young and trying to fit in.
I also disagree that we should you sport to fix general problems. It’s not the sole fix, but it has to be part of the solution. There are too many young eyeballs watching and participating for it to be a passive player. Sports organisations benefit from being social leaders as well (more goodwill, participants, sponsorship etc).
Shut up and play footy: Why do we take down players who stand against racism?
The lady doth protest too much, methinks
"Not everyone will fight a flawed system": Jack defiant ahead of doping ban appeal
Hey Cameron
I think the problem with your thought is that you are basing club sustainability purely on premierships. GWS and Gold Coast bring in extra airtime to to Australia’s 1st and 3rd most populated states, and have a market to expand into. The impact is across the board.
I think your 16 team logic is sound, but I would honestly be looking at North and the Bulldogs- lowest membership of the Victorian teams, minimal success, no markets to expand into. The Tasmanian team will add nothing to the comp except a bit of feelgood for a bit, and shouldn’t be happening.
Welcome Tasmania, but the AFL should be a 16-team competition so three clubs must go