Greg Blood

YouTube video by AUS Olympic Team Moscow 1980 Olympic Team recognised by Federal Parliament for a 'welcome home' 45-years on

Very poor speech by Sussan Ley today in welcoming home the 1980 Australian Olympic Team - still arguing they should not have gone www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ho...

My latest article in the Australian Prime Ministers and Sport series - Stanley Bruce australiansportreflections.com/2025/05/22/aus… He is regarded as the first “sporting” prime minister.

Re-elected Albanese Government:  Reflecting on Upcoming Sport Issues  from a Historical Perspective By Greg Blood The return of the Albanese government has led to the reappointment of Anika Wells as the Minister for Sport and new Minister for Communications and the move of sport functions to Dept…

My latest article - reflecting on issues to be tackled by the Minister for Sport - sport now part of a mega Dept covering infrastructure, regional development and communications australiansportreflections.com/2025/05/14/r...

The private school polling booth in my electorate did no fund raising - obviously they don’t need to raise funds . Writing to AEC to change the booth to local public school

Sport and the 2025 Australian Federal Election – Updated 1 May 2025 By Greg Blood This article follows 2019 and 2022 reviews on sport issues and commitments related to Australian federal elections. Previous Australian federal elections reviewed highlighted the sign…

My final list of sport commitments in 2025 federal election - over 600 - 79% by Coalition - marginal/contestable electorates favoured by major parties australiansportreflections.com/2025/05/01/s...

One of my favourite places to work in the world - The MCC Library at The #MCG. They boast an amazing collection of sports books, records, documents and ephemera as well as the best librarians who are fountains of sporting knowledge. We are so lucky to have this place 🏟️
#MCCLibrary #SportLiterature

Lachie Kennedy will give Gout Gout a 75cm head start at the Stawell Gift in a couple of weeks for the 120m grass classic.

Bree Rizzo (nee Masters) and Chloe Mannix-power are off scratch in the women's.

Sport and the 2025 Australian Federal Election – Updated 28 March 2025 By Greg Blood This article follows 2019 and 2022 reviews on sport issues and commitments related to Australian federal elections. Previous Australian federal elections reviewed highlighted the sign…

I’m identifying election commitments related to sport - seats that Coalition wants to hold or win are receiving lots of commitments australiansportreflections.com/2025/01/28/s...

Cameron Myers: from promising schoolboy to contender in greatest middle distance running era | Jack Snape Expectation around the 18-year-old is sky high after the Australian athlete twice broke the under-20 mile record

Good article on Cam Myers jshttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/26/cameron-myers-mile-world-record-athletics-runner

‘It’s pressure to not let people down’: Lydia Williams makes leap from goalline to boardroom | Jack Snape The former Matildas goalkeeper will carry experience as a women’s football trailblazer into a new role as a director of the Australian Sports Commission

Article by @jacksongs.bsky.social on Lydia Williams being appointed to ASC Board www.theguardian.com/football/202...

A decade of Roy Morgan Australian Sport Surveys 2014-2024 - SportsIndustryAU

A decade of Roy Morgan Australian Sport Surveys 2014-2024
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Funding for major sporting codes: a quick guide Funding for major sporting codes: a quick guide Government funding to major sporting codes and teams is distributed through both sports-specific programs and broader programs...

Parliamentary Library had published a very good summary of Australian Sports Commission funding over ten years to elite v participation and specific NSOs www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...

Enjoyed your in-depth articles in 2024 - @australia.theguardian.com does a great job in covering sport beyond the results

Made possible by a huge Indian fan presence - felt like it was an Indian home test at times. Greatly improving the bank balance of Cricket Australia.

Notable Australian Sporting Deaths in 2024 By Greg Blood List of notable Australian sportspeople that died in 2024. These people have contributed significantly to their sport and Australian sport in playing, coaching, administration or medi…

My final article for 2024 - Notable Australian Sporting Deaths in 2024 australiansportreflections.com/2024/12/17/n...

How is the Big Bash League faring after 14 years of ups and downs – and what’s next? The Big Bash League started off with a bang 14 years ago but has struggled to capture the public’s imagination since then.

Review of cricket’s Big Bash League by Tim Harcourt theconversation.com/how-is-the-b...

Australian Sports Books & Films 2024 By Greg Blood List of books and films covering Australian sport in 2024 that tell the story of specific sports, athletes, teams, events and issues. This year’s list also includes films that a…

My latest article- List of Australian Sports Books & Films in 2024 - ideas for summer reading or viewing australiansportreflections.com/2024/12/09/a...

Seeing coalition MPs so exercised about racism a year after they brought down the Voice referendum is a new low, even for them

Changes in Australian Sport Leadership Positions in 2024 By Greg Blood Since 2000, I have been tracking changes in CEO’s and Chairs/Presidents of major national Australian sports organisations. Listed are changes that have occurred in 2024, an Olym…

My latest article - Changes in Australian Sport Leadership Positions in 2024 - many CEO changes australiansportreflections.com/2024/12/04/c...

Australian 19-time tennis major winner Neale Fraser dies aged 91 Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, a winner of 19 major titles, has died aged 91.

Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, a winner of 19 major titles, has died aged 91.

Ian Redpath 1941-2024 GH on a local hero

Vale Test cricketer Ian Redpath www.cricketetal.com/p/ian-redpat...

Australia’s Finest Celebrated At Paralympian Of The Year Awards | Paralympics Australia Dual-sport gold medallist Lauren Parker has been crowned Australia’s Paralympian of the Year at a stunning gala ceremony at RACV Resorts Royal Pines on the Gold Coast on Saturday night. Parker’s win r...

All the winners from the 2024 Australian Paralympian of the Year awards www.paralympic.org.au/2024/11/aust...

Historically the ALP has been the strongest supporter of cultural heritage - NFSA is great example

I would like to see the breakdown in funding to NSOs - helps to determine value for money and support for traditional non medal sports to win medals

ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport Athletes have been handed a golden start to their preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) unveiling record investment allocation...

Record ASC investment to Olympic and Paralympic sports leading up to LA28 www.sportaus.gov.au/media-centre...

My preference is for Victoria Park - there will still be some green space surrounding it. Gabba to be demolished and area turned into parkland

Without more investment and better leadership, the AFLW risks slipping back into the shadows As the AFLW prepares for its grand final, it’s clear the competition needs a strategic overhaul.

Review of the AFLW competition by Hans Westerbeek theconversation.com/without-more...

The new Ashes? How the rivalry between Australia and India is reaching new heights Attendances and financial returns underpin Cricket Australia’s motivation to elevate this India series and present a blueprint for the future

Cricket Australia just confirmed tickets for the Border-Gavaskar are selling at 2.5x the rate of India's last non-Covid tour in 2018-19.

This from @joshnicholas.com and I highlights how - and why - the series has attained the same status as the Ashes.

www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2...

Matt Carroll to depart AOC in 2025 | Australian Olympic Committee The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll will leave the organisation following next year’s Annual General Meeting in May.

Matt Carroll to leave Australian Olympic Committee in 2025 www.olympics.com.au/news/matt-ca...

Potential Foxtel buyer revealed A London-based sports streamer is reportedly in talks with News Corp to buy its 65% stake in Foxtel.According to the AFR, which cites “two people with detailed knowledge of the Foxtel discussions, who...

DAZN, is reportedly looking to buy Foxtel, mostly due to its impressive suite of sporting broadcast rights, and its Kayo Sports platform.

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