Perth

Elite Focus is Damaging Australian Sport

At the start of last week following the Wallabies second defeat to the All Blacks former Australian international Brett Papworth wrote an article that struck a chord with rugby fans across the country. It was titled “As you Sow, so

Bring the Noise

It was great to see the Socceroos back in Perth last night and playing at a rectangular venue built for football. It was also good to see an almost capacity crowd turn out for the game. There were many who

Specialisation Is Not Fun

Why do we play sport? There are a number of different reasons. Some play to stay fit, some play to be a part of a team or a community, and a small minority play for a living. Many in that

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

A Hero or Villain’s Return?

Some players are welcomed back to clubs because of what they achieved in their first stint with the club, but often their return never lives up to the expectations created by their past performances. Perth Glory’s announcement that Andy Keogh