State Football Centre

Changing the Pitch

The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games were the first to see hockey played on an artificial surface. It was a move that would change the game and have a lasting impact. The reasons for the change come down to which story

Dangerous Liaisons

Everyone is innocent until proven guilty; although sometimes today that is not the case with social media, and some media outlets. It is however how it should be, certainly when it comes to the law. This morning Australia woke up

New Ownership Must Restore Perth Glory’s Identity.

Anyone who follows sport knows that the key to success in team sports is unity. A shared belief. A coming together for a common goal. So why is it that some sports fail to realise how important this is off

Prophetic Words?

Last week followers of football were shocked to hear that the A-League had laid off 50% of their staff. Then probably the bigger shock was that this equated to around 40 people. Which caused many to ask why the A-League

Is It Time For Better Governance and Less Government Support For Sport?

We have all heard the saying ‘politics and sport don’t mix.’ Words attributed to Eric Heiden, the former long track speed skater, who won an unprecedented five individual gold medals, and set four Olympic records and one world record at