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NTFS#124 – The Medal Ceremony for an Upgraded Medallist, Two World Cups and Not Wanting To Succeed.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

A slightly longer show than normal as plenty to discuss with two World Cups coming to an end. Imagine training hard for an Olympic, Paralympic, or Commonwealth Games and just being pipped for a medal, that must be soul destroying.

Down And Out In Paris… Not Now.

When times are tough in the world of politics the rule of thumb is to create a diversion. Put a new topic in the spotlight to take people’s minds off the really contentious issue. If ever an organisation was a

Remaining Relevant.

Ever since the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games last year the future of the Games has come under much closer scrutiny. Many have echoed the thoughts of others who have questioned whether the current model is sustainable. The current

Follow the Rules or Follow Your Conscience?

Oh for the days when sport was simple. Two teams, or a group of athletes meeting to challenge each other, to see who was the best on the day, return home only to repeat the challenge a week later. Amongst

Equality – Easier Said than Done

The excitement surrounding the Olympics is beginning to gain momentum. The weekend before last the Premier of Western Australia, Colin Barnett hosted a black-tie farewell dinner for all the athletes based in WA heading to Rio. Sadly though as was