All posts by Roy Hay
Limits to growth?
Limits to growth (Published in the Geelong Advertiser, 15 June 2011 as ‘Growth scare tactics.’ By Roy Hay Throughout history there have been times when far-seeing people have argued that there are finite limits to the growth of human numbers …
Socceroos and Serbia in scoreless but exciting draw
Adam Federici watches a Dejan Stankovic Free kick fly past his post. Australia 0 Serbia 0 Roy Hay Australia played Serbia at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night in the second of
Dumbing down Democracy
Lindsay Tanner and the dumbing down of democracy (Published in the Geelong Advertiser on Wednesday 25 May 2011, p. 22 as 'Pollies caught by cycle,' which helps make the
Manchester Dreaming and other football stories
Manchester dreaming and other football stories (This was published in Goal Weekly on 23 May 2011, before United were beaten by Barcelona in the Champions League final.) By Roy Hay It
The Alagich family and Australian football
Australia’s 1969 squad before the World Cup qualification matches. Back row, left to right: Les Bordacs, manager, Alan Marnoch, John Watkiss, Stan Ackerley, George Keith, Tom Patrick, official,
Swings and roundabouts and the Australian dollar
Swings and roundabouts and the Australian dollar (Published in the Geelong Advertiser, 5 May 2011, p. 16.) By Roy Hay If you were one of the lucky ones who chose to
Zoran Matic: coach for the ages
Zoran Matic, coach for the ages By Roy Hay Over the years Australian football has been graced by some first class players, coaches and teachers drawn from the countries that
The number is nine not seven
The number is nine not seven By Roy Hay This year in Scotland the ‘Old Firm’, Celtic and Rangers, will meet seven times in the 2010–11 season. Somewhere along the line
Victory get first ACL win over Tianjin Teda
Matthew Foschin takes the ball on his chest, surrounded by team-mates and opponents. Melbourne Victory 2 Tianjin Teda 1 By Roy Hay [caption id="attachment_1238" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Victory team before the game
Marnie Haig-Muir: Your review of the latest Rankin is right on the money, Roy. This book...