Nationalism

Beyond Comparison

The Australian Men’s hockey team won their seventh consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal just over a week ago. Whereas many in the media predict every Olympic Games that the team will ‘definitely medal,’ and even sometimes are ‘a guaranteed the

Can The Commonwealth Games Survive?

It has been refreshing to hear that there are many people who simply cannot get enthused about the Commonwealth Games and know that you are not alone. With the way of the world today it is amazing that the various

Podcast #42 – Fee Free Football, Nationalism and Hockey’s Place on Australia’s Sporting Landscape.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

It has been a while between Podcast and we apologise but Ashley was in Turkmenistan commentating at the 5th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games. The astronomical cost for a young boy or girl to play football has long been

Respecting A Nation’s Anthem

Ask any athlete who has represented their nation at the highest level and they will tell you that one of the most special moments is standing hearing your national anthem played. I have been fortunate to work with, and stand