Articles By: Chris Lesley

Thu, Aug 27 2009
Mini Man City

Mini Man City

While everyone has been focusing on the large amounts of money Manchester City has been splashing for players like Gareth Barry, Carlos Tevez and now Joleon Lescott, there is a club with the same ambitions... 

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Wed, Jul 22 2009
Why the Premier League can’t keep up

Why the Premier League can’t keep up

Taxes. Nobody likes paying them, but without them we wouldn’t survive. Drawing on the recent post by Darren in regards to the levels of US state taxes and the effect on player income [ "A Taxing... 

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Wed, Jun 24 2009
Show me more money!

Show me more money!

Mark Riddell and David Spriggs may just be the two most popular athletes amongst their peers at the moment. Due to their persistence, they have set a precedent that will help athletes residing in Australia... 

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Tue, Mar 24 2009
The Tiger Tax

The Tiger Tax

The Victorian Government has decided that Tiger Woods is a worthy investment. The world’s number 1 golfer will be appearing at the Australian Masters in November this year – but at a price.... 

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Mon, Mar 23 2009
Coming to America!

Coming to America!

Just a quick note to let you all know that I will be heading over to the US as of today, for 12 weeks. Therefore, I most likely will not be posting any articles during this time (I have one scheduled for... 

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Mon, Mar 23 2009
AFL Rich List

AFL Rich List

Unlike most of the Big 4 leagues in the USA, AFL (Australian Football League) contracts aren’t released to the public. Therefore a lot of speculation is created as to who is making the big bucks.... 

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Wed, Mar 18 2009
The Cut : A Review

The Cut : A Review

The Cut is a new sports management comedy drama currently showing on the ABC network in Australia. The six part series follows the adventures of Sports Agent ‘Wild’ Bill Telford, who has recently... 

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Tue, Feb 10 2009
Beckham On The Move?

Beckham On The Move?

It all started out so simple – David Beckham, arguably the most popular soccer player on the planet strikes a loan deal with Italian Serie A side AC Milan. The move was done so Beckham could get... 

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Wed, Feb 4 2009
IPL V2.0

IPL V2.0

It’s that time of year again where Indian Premier League (IPL) teams offer astronomical amounts of money to cricketers for a couple of months work. Last year MS Dhoni topped the list, being paid... 

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Mon, Feb 2 2009
Dokic strikes it rich

Dokic strikes it rich

In my previous post, I pointed out that a great showing at a tennis Grand Slam can set you up for the rest of the year. In Jelena Dokic’s case, her Quarter Final showing at the Australian Open may... 

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Mon, Jan 12 2009
Anyone for tennis? Representing clients and a 2009 Preview

Anyone for tennis? Representing clients and a 2009 Preview

One of the best things about summer in Australia is that it is saturated with world class tennis. Not only are we lucky enough to enjoy beautiful beaches and weather but we get to see all the action culminating... 

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Wed, Dec 31 2008
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

No, I’m talking about Christmas and the associated holidays. I’m talking about the European Soccer Transfer Window! From January 1st to January 31st, Soccer Agents and Managers work ferociously... 

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Mon, Dec 22 2008
NBA = National Basketball…Australia?

NBA = National Basketball…Australia?

Although the NBA Draft is still a fair way off, there are already players who are being highlighted as potential draftees. Thousands of players go through the rigors of balancing school and sport to try... 

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Fri, Dec 5 2008
French Connection

French Connection

Matt Giteau could make history, only it’s out of his control. He is currently considering a deal which would see him become the highest paid player in Rugby Union. The 26 year old, who is currently... 

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Wed, Nov 19 2008
AFL Draft Preview 2008

AFL Draft Preview 2008

In what will be the 2nd last of the ‘regular’ drafts before the Gold Coast team enters the competition (Gold Coast will have 8 out of the first 24 picks in the 2010 draft), all first round... 

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Sun, Nov 9 2008
Is the A League transfer system flawed?

Is the A League transfer system flawed?

John Kosmina certainly thinks so. The Sydney FC coach has a struggle on his hands to keep many of his stars who are attracting lucrative offers from not only other A League clubs, but overseas too. [Kosmina... 

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Fri, Oct 10 2008
Silver Screen Agents: What can you learn?

Silver Screen Agents: What can you learn?

We all love seeing agents portrayed on screen. Whether it be representing Hollywood stars to athletes, we draw some, if not all of our assumptions of an agent’s life from these roles. With this in... 

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Fri, Sep 26 2008
Shirt Selling? – How the current financial crisis affects your client

Shirt Selling? – How the current financial crisis affects your client

Unless you’ve lived under a rock the last few weeks you would have seen that financial markets around the world are in wide state of volatility. As the US Government tries to flesh out a bailout... 

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Thu, Aug 21 2008
Rice Queen

Rice Queen

Whilst Michael Phelps was undoubtedly the King of the pool, the choice of the Queen is just as easy to clarify. Stephanie Rice won every event she competed in the games, adding 3 Golds to Australia’s... 

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Thu, Jul 24 2008
European Summer

European Summer

It feels like basketball never leaves. With the NBA finals wrapping up just over a month ago, the Summer Leagues are in full swing. Whilst not every team competes in Vegas, it gives the teams an opportunity... 

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