I like the article about washed out games ('Frustration reigns as the rain causes chaos for sporting season', Newcastle Herald 18/6). I can't speak for other codes but as a footballer (soccer) it's extremely frustrating.
A major issue is the money spent on player wages instead of facilities, clubs reportedly spending anywhere between $100k-300k in Newcastle on player wages when their facilities are in an extremely poor condition. The players get blamed for being greedy but if you're foolish enough to pay us those wages then we are going to take it.
