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Jul 24, 20224 min read
When it comes to the 1975ers, the cap fits
FA relies on an assessment by their History Committee but it doesn't pass the pub test.

Apr 18, 20223 min read
UN vote another reason to boycott Qatar 2022
If human rights is more than empty rhetoric to FIFA, they need to act on Qatar's support for Russia

Mar 29, 20223 min read
A tale of two coaches
Regardless of the results of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier, Graham Arnold is widely tipped to lose his job

Jan 27, 20223 min read
Sport & Politics - The Andrew Jennings Edition
A fitting tribute to the giant of sports investigative journalism and a clarion call to aspiring journalists.

Jan 10, 20221 min read
Andrew Jennings - A Giant of Sports Investigative Journalism
Andrew Jennings led the way in exposing corruption in world sport

Oct 23, 20217 min read
It’s time to speak up or shut up because the Sport Integrity Australia process is as good as it’s going to get
The complaints handling process announced by Sport Integrity Australia and Football Australia is an opportunity for the football community t

Oct 7, 20215 min read
Why we need a truly independent inquiry
The 'supplementary' complaints management process with Sports Integrity Australia is welcome, but it doesn't obviate the need for an indepen

Sep 29, 20214 min read
Talking 'trash' in football
Some people should just pause and reflect before they tweet.


May 30, 20216 min read
Change in football needs authenticity, not froth and spin
If you'll excuse the mixed cultural metaphor, what music to the ears it was to read this headline via Fairfax during the week.

Sep 17, 20205 min read
If racism has no place in football, it’s time for football to act
Football locally and globally likes to advance its anti-racism credentials, but words mean nothing if not backed-up by actions.

Jun 12, 20204 min read
Jacinda Ardern could be the key to our football future
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern considered a 'secret weapon' in support of the joint Australia/New Zealand World Cup bid.

May 28, 20203 min read
Just walk away
Sometimes relationships come to an end and, when they do, knowing when to just walk away can make everyone feel so much better and get on wi

May 13, 20205 min read
Do 10 football federations deliver bang for our buck?
Employee expenses in state member federations account for more than one-third of revenue

Apr 15, 20204 min read
FIFA must apologise to football’s whistleblowers
The 'FIFA way' robbed millions worldwide of facilities, funding and opportunities for the best part of a generation and whistleblowers are b
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