Author: Ashley Morrison

A Rod For Their Own Back?

Whether we like it or not frequently the most careful planning doesn’t necessarily ensure success. Coaches know this probably more than any others in the sporting world, and that is why the sign of a good coach is identifying that

Perth African Nations Cup Delivers Again

The Perth African Nations Cup has been contested for well over a decade and has grown in stature each year. Played in front of exuberant and knowledgeable fans it is a true festival of football. Organised by the Perth African

Podcast #114 – Welcome To Country, Speeches and More Funding for Football.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

Live sport is all about entertainment, so why do paying fans have to endure speeches that kill rather than help build the atmosphere leading to a big game? In this show we look at this as well as the issue

The Bad, The Ugly and The Beautiful Game

Sport like life has the power to lift you up, but also the ability to break you heart. This weekend was one where this was very much the case. On Saturday night while attending a Christmas party news started to

Beyond Comparison?

Few who followed Australia’s World Cup qualifying campaign can have honestly believed that the Socceroos would make the final 16 in Qatar in 2022. Of course in today’s world as expected there are now plenty coming out saying that they