Category: Football Australia

‘Politics and Sport Should Mix’: Australia’s Sporting Codes Vote Yes to Indigenous Voice

Every sports organisation in Australia has announced they will support the yes vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. It comes despite warnings from Indigenous leaders that the legislation, which proposed to insert a clause into the Constitution, would divide Australians based on race instead of promoting inclusivity or unity. In an open letter…


Melbourne Victory Dealt With a Heavy Blow of $550,000 for Fan Violence

Melbourne Victory has copped a hefty financial penalty due to crowd violence at last month’s A-League Men’s derby with Melbourne city.  The Victory suffered a loss of $550,000, comprising $450,000 in fines and damages and $100,000 in lost revenue due to the sporting sanctions. They will also face a 10-point deduction from now until the…