Australians have produced great sporting heroes in golf, cricket, tennis and Rugby Union as well as many other champions in other sporting disciplines. Today however it is difficult to name a sport, other than rugby league, in which they dominate.The decline of their cricketing prowess is remarkable with a likely 4-0 trashing awaiting them in the current ashes series.
This decline is reflected in attendances at sporting events. In both tests so far the Gabba and Adelaide were barely two thirds full and the Barmy Army outnumbered the home support on both final days. Rugby Union internationals and domestic attendances are 40% down on ten years ago. Major golf and tennis champions were last seen in bygone years.
So, Come on Aussie, what is happening on the sporting front? Why are you not competing? Why are you not watching?
The Yak