Simon Smart on why we should stop saying “you can achieve anything you want if you just try hard”.
Simon Smart on why we should stop saying “you can achieve anything you want if you just try hard”.
Natasha Moore reflects on what it means – in Tokyo, at home, and in lockdown – to be Australians, at the same time both one and many.
Tim Costello reflects on Olympic pride, state sovereignty, government protection, and vaccine generosity.
Mark Stephens ponders the irony of John Lennon’s song “Imagine” featuring in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.
Justine Toh writes about why we need Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso in lockdown – and why we might need God as well.
After the EURO 2020 final, Simon Smart ponders the “religious transformation” taking place in football (and elsewhere) in the UK.
Tim Costello reflects on Ash Barty’s historic Wimbledon win, the EURO final, and the important difference between patriotism and nationalism.
Writing for The Age, Barney Zwartz offers a moving, personal tribute to outgoing Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson.
Barney Zwartz reflects on the legacy of outgoing Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson, and the personal impact Clarkson had on his family.
Mark Stephens on the New Zealand cricket team’s success – and how they play with humility, dignity, respect, and civility.
Justine Toh on harsh parenting, abusive coaching, and the benefits of the Ted Lasso approach to success.
Mark Stephens on the pushback against the European Super League, and how sport is so much more than just a commodity.
