Australia

NTFS #141 – Fair Play Publishing Preserving Australian Sporting History, Plus So Much More…

As we roll into our 21st year of the show we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and welcome you to our first show of 2026. On this first show for 2026 we catch up with Bonita

On A Collision Course

Every sportsperson would love to represent their country. It is one of the greatest honours that can be bestowed upon a player. It is important to remember that it is an honour, one that only a very small percentage ever

Understanding Built-In Rivalries. A Challenge for Coaches.

Sporting rivalries are what lift certain fixtures to another level. They pique the interest of fans of other teams as well as those who may not follow that sport closely. While many rivalries are built on class, history, religion, geography

Did England Have the Coaching Know-How to Win in Australia?

Many will tell you that Test cricket is in trouble and its chances of surviving the next ten years is in danger. So why has Test cricket survived for almost 150 years? History will show you that as humans we

Looking For The Right Outcomes

For those of us of a certain age it seems like a lifetime ago that the old adage the ‘referee/umpire’s decision is final’ was something all sports people and fans understood. It is no coincidence that as our sports stars