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Should Testing Net Be Widened?

For those who listen to our podcasts, you may recall the topic of all supplies of Meldonium, the drug that Maria Sharapova had taken that is now on the banned list sold out on the internet within 48 hours. Many

Actions Would Mean More Than Words

When the Football Federation of Australia unveiled its Strategic plan for 2016-2019 this week the CEO, David Gallop was quoted as saying “Results at youth international level matter, but not as much as finding the next generation of stars to

Real Strategy or Just Politics?

On the eve of the Football Federation of Australia (FFA) releasing its Strategic Plan for 2016-19, Australian icon Tim Cahill hit out at the game’s governing body accusing them of “wasted opportunities” and a “lack of vision.” It has been

Hot Topic Flares Up

The King is Dead, Long live the king. Ever since “New Football” came into being under the dictator-like Chairmanship of Frank Lowy it has been a case of do as we say not as we do. Mr Lowy may have

A Change of Tack Needed – You Can Bet On It.

Is money the root of all evil and sport simply one of its victims? Everywhere you look at the moment in sport there is corruption, or people breaking the rules. Athletics, football, tennis, boxing, AFL, and cricket to name just