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19 Jun, 2013

End the lethal combination of sport and alcohol: Sydney Morning Herald

There are few things in Australia that unite, motivate and engage like sport. What a national shame that it has sold its soul and players to the alcohol industry.

State of Origin is now a battle of the beer brands. Almost every major male sporting code is underwritten by alcohol sponsorship. Why? Is it because these brands want to celebrate healthy lifestyle and the positives of our sporting culture?

Of course not.

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