The Cost of Winning
Winning in Sport today s everything. Almost any sports fan or past player will have heard the famous line by the American sportswriter Grantland Rice, who famously wrote that “it matters not who won or lost, but how you played
Are Too Many Substitutions Killing Sporting Contests?
Substitutions in sport are now the norm. However the big question is are they now in fact killing the contest between two teams? It is interesting to note that the Australian-based VFL/AFL resisted the idea of substitutes even for an
Is It Time To Step In and Help?
Rivalries in sport are so important. As they add that little extra ingredient to the game. Importantly they also generate interest from fans who support other teams; as they too get drawn into the contest. While the supporters of one
An Unwanted Record, But Will It Lead to Much-Needed Change?
It is fair to say that every sportsperson at almost every level when they go out to play, aims to do their best. For the majority, it is about doing your best and having fun, enjoying playing, that is a
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
