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No Question of Bias

Umpiring and refereeing can be a thankless task. When you have a good game very few even notice your existence, and praise is rarely forthcoming. Make one decision that people don’t like, whether it is right or wrong and you

Podcast #83 – Shaun Norris discusses the Classification changes in Wheelchair Basketball, while under discussion are the Integrity of competitions during lockdown, and the wicket-taking of Jimmy Anderson.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

The International Paralympic Committee has put a great deal of pressure on the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation to change its classification rules, but now the changes are in place those playing the game are far from happy. Many feel that

Inspirational Athletes – 20

We have all heard of the expression behind every successful man is a strong woman, but frequently the comment is said in jest, even when it is true. There are many sports where the women were actually ahead of the

Let’s Get Physical – Time to Get Tough On Diving?

What are the characteristics that epitomise Australian sport? One of the most regular traits attributed to Australians is that their culture is down-to-earth. It has also been said that Australians have “a collaborative rather than individualistic culture and this teamwork,”

Winter Is Not A Season, It’s A Celebration

The title above is a quote from Indian Author Anamika Mishra, but it could soon become the tagline for the Hyundai A-League. Much is being made of the Hyundai A-League shifting from a Summer season to a Winter season. As