by Susan Barnes | 3 Feb 2023 | Book Reviews
I enjoyed reading, My Dream Time, by Ash Barty. The book is a memoir of Ash’s journey in and out of professional tennis. I have followed Ash’s career so I was concerned that I might find it a rehash of what I already knew, however, this wasn’t the case. I appreciated...
by Susan Barnes | 1 Jul 2022 | Book Reviews
The First Tackle by Rikki-Lee Arnold focuses on Daniella Murphy’s desire to play rugby league. My lack of knowledge about rugby league was a minor distraction. Although the story is set in 2018, it seemed a bit dated because the women’s rugby league is now well...
by Susan Barnes | 1 Jul 2021 | Book Reviews
Power and Glory Barty was compiled by Ron Reed with contributions from Linda Pearce and Chris McLeod. Ron Reed is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected sportswriters and felt Ashleigh Barty’s rise from relative obscurity to the number 1 player in the world...
by Susan Barnes | 18 Aug 2020 | Guest blogs
Travis Barnes lives in central Victoria with his wife and two daughters. He is an associate minister with the Churches of Christ denomination. Travis loves to help people find their God-given calling and encourage people to walk with Jesus into the unique adventure he...
by Susan Barnes | 23 Jun 2020 | Guest blogs
Travis Barnes lives in central Victoria with his wife and two daughters. He is an associate minister with the Churches of Christ denomination. Travis loves to help people find their God-given calling and encourage people to walk with Jesus into the unique adventure he...
by Susan Barnes | 14 Apr 2020 | Guest blogs
Travis Barnes lives in central Victoria with his wife and two daughters. He is an associate minister with the Churches of Christ denomination. Travis loves to help people find their God-given calling and encourage people to walk with Jesus into the unique adventure he...
by Susan Barnes | 30 Jan 2009 | My happenings
I expect sports people to know the culture of the country where they play. Perhaps that’s too optimistic given that they play in so many countries but tennis players tend to come to Australia for about a month every year so I expect them to have an understanding of...
