Ricky Ponting

Are Too Many Substitutions Killing Sporting Contests?

Substitutions in sport are now the norm. However the big question is are they now in fact killing the contest between two teams? It is interesting to note that the Australian-based VFL/AFL resisted the idea of substitutes even for an

Knowing Your Boundaries

Most people will have heard of the term “overstepping one’s boundaries.” Trying to find where the phrase originates is not easy. The phrase means to do something that is not acceptable or allowed. For example he/she has overstepped the boundaries

Short Formats of Sport May End Up Being The Short Straw For Some

Sport should be black and white, as after all there are usually winners and there are losers; occasionally honours are shared. In some sports where the result is based on a judges opinion it can be subjective, and history is

Too Much International Sport?

Playing for your country is the pinnacle in most sports. It is an honour and a privilege, and something that once achieved can never be take away. In some countries it is still a treasured moment every time a player

Podcast #87 – The Love of Goalkeeping, Maradona and Do You Have To Be A Certain Height To Be An Elite Athlete?

Not the Footy Show Podcast

We are back with another show and as usual some interesting topics under discussion. Our guest on this show is former international water polo goalkeeper Tomaz Lasic who has just published his first book, “The Love of Goalkeeping.” The book