After reading about the recent review into Australian cricket, I wanted to write a post about how short-sighted Cricket Australia has been in their follow-up statements, and how I think they can start to ‘fix’ the culture around the Australian men’s cricket team. When CA make comments about changing the culture of cricket, they’re referring […]
Why, as a Queenslander, I’m fine with NSW winning Origin this year
I’m not as disappointed as I probably should be that Queensland lost this year’s State of Origin series. Why? Because I played and coached sport for over 20 years myself. I understand the ebb and flow of team success. I know that just one retiring champion player can change the entire dynamic and mental fitness […]
‘Girls’ or ‘Women’? What’s the big deal??
On Friday night, I got to watch the inaugural Women’s State of Origin footy match on national TV. It was a historic moment, as it was the first time in the rebranded format after almost two decades of being played in relative obscurity as the Interstate Challenge. And although the women aren’t yet fully professional […]