Time to Review The Funding of Sport?

Australian sport is at a crossroads. The next five to ten years are going to be very interesting, for not only those playing, but also those administering the sport. There is no doubt that the Government’s funding model is going

Will Bigger Mean Better?

Last week the Football Federation of Australia announced two new Franchises for the A-League.  It is fair to say that the announcement was met by indifference rather than excitement.  One new team, Western Melbourne will join the A-League in season

Putting The Individual Ahead of the Team

‘Player of the match’ awards in team sports have always been a topic for debate. How often does the goalscorer get the nod over the player who created the opportunity for the scorer?  Is this simply a laziness on the

Hockey World Cup in 90 Seconds – The Final Day

Odisha Hockey World Cup in 90 seconds

The Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup came to a dramatic end overnight with Belgium becoming the sixth team to lift the coveted trophy, after defeating the Netherlands in a shoot-out.   In the Bronze medal match Australia ripped England to

Hockey World Cup in 90 Seconds – Day 18

Odisha Hockey World Cup in 90 seconds

The finalists for the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup were decided overnight, The Netherlands will meet Belgium playing in their first World Cup final.  The Netherlands exacted revenge for their final loss against Australia four years ago. They raced into