Australian Society for Sports History

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026 Jack Marsh History Lecture, an annual research initiative established to foster innovative scholarship relating to the history of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) precinct.Closes 30 April 2026. Further information.

Sporting Traditions Editors have created an editorial team to provide assistance and advice. Congratulations to the new Associate Editors:

• Andrew Eyers (Victoria University)
• Chelsea Litchfield (Charles Sturt University)
• Jaqueline Osborne (Charles Sturt University)
• Lloyd Rothwell (University of Technology Sydney)

Inquiries about and submissions to Sporting Traditions should be made to the Editors: Lionel Frost (lionel.frost@monash.edu) and Abdel K. Halabi (abdel.halabi@federation.edu.au). 

Expressions of interest are sought for one or more Associate Editor (AE) positions for Sporting Traditions. Expression of interest closes on 6 March 2026. Further information.

Sporting Traditions editors are pleased to announce that the inaugural 2025 (Volume 42) Sporting Traditions Best Article Prize is awarded to: Eliezer Rubenstein Sturgess, ‘Covering the field: Herbert Vere Evatt’s notable contribution to Australian cricket’. (November 2025: 167-192).

Further information

Membership options and payment information at – ASSH Membership

Long time ASSH member Robin Poke passed away in December 2025. Robin made a significant contribution to rowing in Australia particularly his published research into its history. Rowing Australia recognition.

ASSH member Greg Blood has published his aannual list of books and films on sport in Australia published in 2025. Highlights books published by ASSH members. Listing for 2025.

Congratulations to former ASSH President Roy Hay being recognised for his contribution to Australian football history. Football Australia News Release.