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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

NTFS #141 – Fair Play Publishing Preserving Australian Sporting History, Plus So Much More…

As we roll into our 21st year of the show we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and welcome you to our first show of 2026. On this first show for 2026 we catch up with Bonita

Did England Have the Coaching Know-How to Win in Australia?

Many will tell you that Test cricket is in trouble and its chances of surviving the next ten years is in danger. So why has Test cricket survived for almost 150 years? History will show you that as humans we

Looking For The Right Outcomes

For those of us of a certain age it seems like a lifetime ago that the old adage the ‘referee/umpire’s decision is final’ was something all sports people and fans understood. It is no coincidence that as our sports stars

Who Does The Buck Stop With?

If you ask many who play sport today they will describe those who run the sports, no matter at what level as having an ‘all care no responsibility approach.’ This in truth may be harsh in a lot of cases,