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Tuesday, 10 Jun 08

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Insight asks: What do we expect from our sporting heroes?

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Sporting stars continue to make headlines for acting up under the influence of drugs and alcohol, but the Prime Minister’s National Binge Drinking Strategy asks sporting organisations to be at the forefront of promoting responsible drinking.

Do we expect too much from our sports people? Should we consider sporting heroes more than just good sports? And do we actually like the ‘bad boy’ aspect of some sporting stars?
On the eve of his return to the NRL, Insight spoke with Wendell Sailor about testing positive to cocaine. We also hear from former South Sydney captain Craig Field who tested positive to cocaine in 2001.

Insight asks: What is it like to be an Australian sports hero, and are alcohol and drugs just part of their high pressure lifestyle?

Meet the Guests

  • Nick Farr Jones

    Nick Farr Jones captained the Wallabies, Australia's Rugby Union team to become world champions in 1991.

  • Kate Ellis

    Kate Ellis is the Minister for Sport and Youth.

  • Jane Flemming

    Jane Flemming is one of Australia’s sporting legends. During her career the dual Olympian won two Commonwealth Games Gold Medals, countless national titles and broke multiple records.

  • Matt Welsh

    A record breaking Australian Backstroke champion and triple Olympic medallist, Matt Welsh has recently retired from competitive swimming.

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