While the Australian government can ensure that opportunities are provided and communicated, we cannot remove the context in which the players are making these incredibly difficult decisions. Burke said the Australian government had done everything possible to make sure the women were provided with the chance for a safe future in Australia.
Seventy years on, the generation that was around to experience it is steadily diminishing - the memories of one of Ireland's great sporting feats soon to be consigned, mainly, to an archive of grainy footage. But what has not lessened following Ronnie Delany's death on Wednesday at the age of 91, and what will continue to echo for generations, is his legacy.
Right now, the story of Sam Kerr's Matildas career isn't complete. But we've reached a fascinating point in the tale. All we know for certain is that the next chapter is taking place on the shores of Australia over the next three weeks. In some ways, the narrative has been built expertly for a happy ending. Or at the very least one final moment of pure joy.
Choo and Nguyen jointly voiced their support for a member resolution encouraging sponsors to "show support for the trans community" through their parade floats.
As we have seen, defending the right of people to speak, even when we deeply disagree with them, is very, very difficult. Many people perhaps most can't manage it. It can feel like a betrayal of self, a betrayal of values, and certainly a betrayal of one's community or cause. Nor is it sensible to expect it of everyone. But we must demand it of the custodians of our culture. This is the way forward.
