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In 1949 the Australian Football League (AFL) introduced a distinctive father–son rule, which allows its member teams to prioritize the recruitment of the sons of former players who had played in a minimum number of games with that team.... more
In 1949 the Australian Football League (AFL) introduced a distinctive father–son rule, which allows its member teams to prioritize the recruitment of the sons of former players who had played in a minimum number of games with that team. This paper reveals that some teams have been able to access a statistically significant advantage via this rule, confirming and quantifying that this unique exception compromised the AFL’s reverseorder player draft. In more recent times, through complex reforms, this advantage has been significantly dissipated. Discussion presents this rule as a conundrum for managers as despite potentially compromising the draft, it provides opportunities for off-field marketing communications strategies.
This 3rd edition provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation of sport in Australia. This textbook focuses on those agencies responsible for the organisation and delivery of sport throughout Australia and examines in detail their... more
This 3rd edition provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation of sport in Australia. This textbook focuses on those agencies responsible for the organisation and delivery of sport throughout Australia and examines in detail their roles and functions. It is fully revised and ...
This course is a survey of state and local government. Political, economic, social and cultural factors will be considered. It will also include an examination of the following topics; A comparative analysis of the structure and function... more
This course is a survey of state and local government. Political, economic, social and cultural factors will be considered. It will also include an examination of the following topics; A comparative analysis of the structure and function of the 50 American state governments; policy ...
Umpires (or referees) are essential for the ongoing production of organised sport. It has been widely argued that abuse of umpires by players, coaches, and spectators is ubiquitous and aversive, therefore engendering attrition. Cognitive... more
Umpires (or referees) are essential for the ongoing production of organised sport. It has been widely argued that abuse of umpires by players, coaches, and spectators is ubiquitous and aversive, therefore engendering attrition. Cognitive behavioural theory specifies that attrition and continuation are best understood by identifying the ways that stimuli are interpreted. In this study, 22 umpires of professional and
This case highlights issues associated with the Formula One (F1) Australian Grand Prix held in the city of Melbourne, Victoria. The event receives substantial government funding and therefore the worth of the event receives consistent... more
This case highlights issues associated with the Formula One (F1) Australian Grand Prix held in the city of Melbourne, Victoria. The event receives substantial government funding and therefore the worth of the event receives consistent public scrutiny. Jim Kranger, CEO of the Victorian Major Events Corporation, is put in charge of assessing the value of the event to the State
The Profiling the Australian Coaching Workforce study surveyed 1374 coaches from the grassroots of community and schools sport through to the professional level. The results provide an insight into the work coaches do, what motivates... more
The Profiling the Australian Coaching Workforce study surveyed 1374 coaches from the grassroots of community and schools sport through to the professional level. The results provide an insight into the work coaches do, what motivates them, the rewards and costs of being a coach and what they believe are their developmental needs that will enhance their role and the performance of the athletes they train
... Analysing Managerial Practice, Consumer Perceptions and Preferences Anne-Marie Hede (PhD) (Corresponding author) Associate Professor (Marketing) ... Australia. MC 8001 anne-marie.hede@ vu.edu.au Phone: 61 3 9919 4715; Fax: 61 3 9919... more
... Analysing Managerial Practice, Consumer Perceptions and Preferences Anne-Marie Hede (PhD) (Corresponding author) Associate Professor (Marketing) ... Australia. MC 8001 anne-marie.hede@ vu.edu.au Phone: 61 3 9919 4715; Fax: 61 3 9919 4150 Pamm Kellett (PhD) ...
Sporting terms have been used as metaphor and analogy to describe and prescribe life experiences. It has been suggested that the use of sport terminology can assist in the general understanding of complex terms and situations, however,... more
Sporting terms have been used as metaphor and analogy to describe and prescribe life experiences. It has been suggested that the use of sport terminology can assist in the general understanding of complex terms and situations, however, the use of sport as metaphor and analogy for many aspects of social understanding can have negative consequences. The analogy of sport and

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