top of page
Search

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.
Sep 17, 20205 min read

Long read: the vote for 2023
With 10 days to go to the vote for the 2023 World Cup, we unpack what role the technical evaluation has, the politics at play and what it co
Jun 16, 202012 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 28, 20203 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
May 13, 20205 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
Apr 15, 20204 min read

Closing column: the micro – Football Queensland – and the macro – the big picture
We say so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu - but with a final word on a few things
Mar 5, 20208 min read

5 impact issues where James Johnson can make a difference
The new FFA CEO, James Johnson, starts in the job today and here are five issues that will help set the framework for success
Jan 13, 20208 min read

Russian emails reveal winning World Cup bid strategies
Hacked Russian emails purport to reveal lobbying strategies, assessment of voters and possibility of collusion with Australia
Nov 6, 20196 min read

Separation from the A-League gives football an opportunity to be fit-for-purpose
Football should not be perennially broke, but now is the time to refashion the way it's organised
Sep 10, 20195 min read

Australia and New Zealand to link-up for 2023?
A combined Australian-New Zealand 2023 bid give both nations their best chance of hosting
Jul 29, 20192 min read

Reality check: we’ve got a long way to go when it comes to women and football
Handing out awards on #IWD2019 might have made people feel good, but what has actually been done about improving gender equality in football
Mar 11, 20194 min read

FFA arranges training camp for Olyroos in Bangkok and cancels three days after telling clubs –
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse for FFA ....
Feb 6, 20193 min read

Why football must intervene in the case of Hakeem Al-Araibi
Hakeem Al-Araibi's case is a major diplomatic & legal issue, but is also a human rights issue and, therefore, a football issue
Dec 15, 20185 min read

FFA Board should find funding for Pararoos
The funding required by the Pararoos is 0.2% of FFA's 2017-18 revenue
Dec 5, 20182 min read
bottom of page