Athletics

Is It Time the Members Spoke Up and Demanded Better ‘Customer Service?’

It was refreshing to hear someone say recently that there needs to be a shift in the attitude of State and National Sporting Associations, and that they need to “realise that they are in the customer service business.” That without

Who Does The Buck Stop With?

If you ask many who play sport today they will describe those who run the sports, no matter at what level as having an ‘all care no responsibility approach.’ This in truth may be harsh in a lot of cases,

Is It Time To Delete “In Competition?”

Why is the name Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall one that every sports fan should know? Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall was a Pentathlete from Sweden. His name is etched in sporting history as he was the first Olympic athlete to be suspended for using a

Is It Time To Justify This Expenditure?

Sport is a very unique environment. it always has been, but somehow in recent times that environment has become more and more bizarre. In team sports, players when selected are expected to justify that selection with their performance. Often the

NTFS#136 – The Resurgence of Australian Athletics, The Perth Bears Enter the NRL, and The Legacy of Brisbane 2032.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

Welcome to our 560th show in our 20th year, and again we have a slightly longer show but we hope that it will fly by as you listen in to our special guests. On this show we catch up Olympian