Professional sport has enormous power to influence positive change. So ahead of this weekend’s grand finals, let’s examine the carbon emissions of our major men’s football leagues.
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Why are sport broadcasters using fake crowd noise? It might be because crowd noise can help us bond with our tribe and acts as a psychological cue for when to pay attention.
Many believe a move to the winter would be beneficial for football, particularly as our summers grow hotter. But competing directly with AFL and NRL could pose a serious risk to the sport’s future.
Interest in the sport is starting to wane as the Socceroos have struggled internationally and the A-League has failed to evolve.
What should have been a great year for Australian soccer has been let down by underwhelming fan interest and a distracting dispute between Football Federation Australia and A-League clubs.
The A-League has embraced social media. But analysis shows success online doesn’t correspond to success on the field.
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Professor, Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Media and Communications, Monash University
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Honorary Fellow, Deakin University
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Senior Lecturer of Pedagogy and Sports Studies, University of Sydney
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Professor (Research) and Director, Monash Climate Change Communication Hub, Monash University
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Principal Research Fellow, CQUniversity Australia
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Director of Academic Program, Hospitality, Marketing & Sport, School of Business, Western Sydney University
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Director of Undergraduate Programs, School of Business, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer Sport Business Management, Western Sydney University
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Research Team Leader, CSIRO
