Up front, my previous post did not recognize Steve Waugh as the champion sportsman that he has become ..... probably the best captain of any Australian team, bar none.
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On the issue of age discrimination in the workforce ..... if you think it doesn't exist, then just ask some of the many people over 45, who cannot get work in some industries, despite have years of experience at doing the same job .....
If there's an age cap on first grade sportsmen, then they know the rules from the beginning and should plan accordingly ...... if they still want to play their sport at a State level or local level, then they are still free to do so ..... that would be even more beneficial, as they would still be in a position to pass on their skills to those on the way up the ladder.
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Yes, TEAM performance IS what it is all about and no individual's needs should be ever put ahead of the team's agenda ..... champion or no champion.
