Football Australia has announced a landmark move with the upcoming A-Leagues finals campaign to feature the use of live VAR to improve the fans’ experience of the decision making process. The lack of explanation of decisions to fans in the ground has long been an issue with VAR. In an Asian Football Conference first, A-Leagues […]
Sydney youngsters, Europe-based stars, and a subcontinent superstar: Aussies around the globe team of the week
Who stood out from the Australians both here and overseas in a busy week of the world game? Goalkeeper – Mathew Ryan- 3-0 win for AZ Alkmaar against NEC Nijmegen. Full game played, clean sheet, 6 saves, .95 goals saved, 28/44 passing. Ryan played well as AZ Alkmaar all but confirm their status as a […]
From World Cup glory to a financial precipice. Where did the $48 million go?
Rugby Australia (RA) has just released its 2023 Annual Report, posting a $9 million loss and revealing an equity of negative $13 million. Back in 2003, RA was sitting on $35m equity following a successful home World Cup. Where did this $48m go? And what can we learn for the future? Rugby Australia’s revenues are […]
The key mistake the AFL keeps making in its attitude towards high contact
With a continued need to protect the head of AFL players and the speed of the game becoming ever quicker, decisions made in the AFL judiciary process remain challenging to people involved in the game and AFL football as a whole. Barely a week goes by where a footballer choosing to bump or brace isn’t […]
Waratahs’ trailblazing teen wins first Wallaroos call up, Duck returns, as squad named for Pacific Four series
Waratahs teenage star Caitlyn Halse has won her first call up to the Wallaroos as one of the nine potential debutants in a 30-player squad for the Pacific Four series. The Wallaroos kick off their campaign against Canada at Allianz Stadium on May 11. Halse last year became the youngest ever NSW senior rep in […]