Australia

No Substitute For History

“The only thing that is constant is change” is an oft used quote given by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Heraclitus was known as the “dark philosopher” as his writings were deemed so hard to understand, and also because he apparently

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

Saving More Than His Team

Who does sport belong to if anyone at all? Or does sport have a life of its own. The playing fields across the world a stage on which thousands have a small part to play? The recent Ashes Test match

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