Category Archives: Sport

Sydney Swans team spirit bonds my family

I’ve been a Sydney Swans fan for more than a decade and like many sports fans, transitioning from a young single fan free to attend games or watch on TV, to a fan with family responsibilities and trying to juggle … Continue reading

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Sporting role models’ hypocritical oath

When did “role model” become such a pejorative term? When coupled with sports it seems our stars of the footy field (and cricket pitch and tennis court) feel that to be a role model is either beneath them or perhaps … Continue reading

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Footy offside with mums

I felt sick yesterday when I saw this picture of Sharks prop Ben Ross after a brutal tackle. The footballer lay motionless on the field for many minutes, knocked unconscious by a bone-crunching tackle. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post … Continue reading

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