Bonita Mersiades
Bonita Mersiades is a sports administrator, writer and author. She has previously held the roles of team manager for the Socceroos, was part of a delegation that lobbied Frank Lowy to return to football administration in 2001, and was Head of Corporate and Public Affairs with Football Federation Australia until January 2010. Mersiades also co-wrote a biography of Australian footballer Frank Farina and is currently writing a book on Australian football.
Articles by Bonita Mersiades
We need more than Del Piero to fix football in this country
Sport has long played an important social and cultural role in Australia, but when it comes to football, it has…... Read more
World Cup bid: Shine like a big, big star
“Shine like a big, big star!” This quote may sound like an odd introduction to an article about Australia’s bid…... Read more
5.3 billion reasons the World Cup would be good for us
Like many Australians of my generation and background, there was hardly a weekend when my dad wasn’t taking me to…... Read more
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
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