A report from Australian soccer’s players’ union paints a confronting picture but there is a fantastic opportunity on the horizon.
- Senior Lecturer Sport Business Management, Western Sydney University
Australian sports officials have thus far taken a wait-and-see approach to the coronavirus outbreak, leaving the impression they are on the back foot when it comes to preparedness.
Many believe a move to the winter would be beneficial for football, particularly as our summers grow hotter. But competing directly with AFL and NRL could pose a serious risk to the sport’s future.
Offering unpaid positions for what should be a paid job is against the law in Australia. What should graduates do then if they’re looking to get a foot in the employment door?
NRL’s culture was once one of hyper-masculinity, but it has failed to change wth societal mores – it now finds itself out of step and in need of reform.
The main sporting venues in Australian capitals have had an upgrade in recent times, with the notable exception of Sydney, where leaders seem mired in indecision and political bickering.
As the contentious Sydney Football Stadium redevelopment shows, Australians want their sports grounds to be of benefit to the whole community, not just sports fans and the elite.
It is now time for fans and administrators to put their money where their mouths are and support women’s sport in meaningful ways.
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