Leopold Method Quarterly Edition Issue 2

Leopold Method’s Quarterly Edition is a cross-between the world renowned UK football publication the Blizzard and Australian current affairs journal Quarterly Essay. Issue 2 includes pieces on our long involvement in Asia; the women’s game; coaching and the role of sport in immigration. - The Long Road to Asia Joe Gorman - Flights, Fitness and Fatigue: Competing in the Asian Champions League Kate Cohen - Securing the Future of the Women’s Game Richard Parkin - Pathways: Japan’s Pursuit of Technical Excellence Scott McIntyre - Sleeping with the Enemy: Collingwood and Carlton in the NSL Vince Rugari - The Quiet Australians Kieran Pender - A Fair Go for All: How Football Can Provide a Home for New Migrants Shaun MooneyThe cover illustration is by artist Jamie Osborne. There are stories everywhere in Australian football and the role of Leopold Method is to bring them to life. As the modern game seeks to reconcile with its past, we want to educate the football community about the game’s history. To take it out of the academic and anorak archives and into the public’s hands. Our hope is that Leopold Method can provide a space for voices outside of the mainstream. To analyse key issues such as cost of playing, player participation, the challenges for regional and women’s football, governance, facilities strategy, volunteerism and to bring them to public attention. We want the game to grow, and unless these issues are part of the debate, they will be forgotten, and the game held back.