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Time To Cut Your Cloth

The African Hockey Championships are under way in Cape Town. On the line is a place at the Tokyo Olympics for what should have been the eight men’s and seven women’s teams. Of the teams supposed to be competing only

A Matter of Interpretation?

Being a referee or an umpire in sport today is no easy task. As most will know the respect that they used to command has been eroded. Some blame professionalism and the money now tied up in sport, but that

Podcast #69 – Why Is Being Gay In Sport Still An Issue? Ashes Cricket and A Ranking Problem.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

The world of sport never stops and as always there is plenty to discuss. Welcome to what is our 493rd show, counting the nine years on the radio. We are getting very close to the magic 500. Let us know

Are Pre-Season Matches Damaging the Image of the A-League?

The visit to Australia of top flight football teams for pre-season matches has been hailed by many as great for the game. It is hard not to argue, as sports fans will flock to the games to see the likes

Setting Their Sights Too High?

There would not be a sports fan in the country who is not aware what a disaster Australia’s bid was to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It was a campaign that showed just how naive those running the game