Letter

In response to What the Socceroos teach us about belonging

Interesting omission

“Australia’s history is full of stories like these. Italians, Greeks, Vietnamese, Croatians, Lebanese and countless others arrived carrying memories of another place and hopes for a better future.”

Apart from the convicts (many of them political prisoners ) who began the displacement the the First Nations people of Terra Nullius there is no mention of the Irish, Chinese, Afghans, 10 pound Poms – to mention a few big contributors. Then there is the GAME – migrant soccer. Remember when the team name was part of the club name? Hellas, Polonia, Juventus, Croatia etc.

There is no MCG, Adelaide Oval ,Optus stadium, or Hobart Stadium for the world game.

There is a long way to play.

— Bob Pearce from Adelaide SA