Ep. 1 - The Outsiders: Rugby, British Colonialism and the Institutions | Why has this country struggled to accept football?

David Davutovic and John Didulica are joined by renowned football media personalities Andy Harper and Tracey Holmes to set the scene for the series.

The group discuss multiculturalism in Australia, ask why the world game has struggled to gain a foothold across the country, how British colonialism adversely affected its impact, and they touch on seminal moments including:

• The Socceroos' 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign
• AC Milan's infamous tour of Australia in 1993
• The Matildas' 2015 friendly against USA

and

• Australia's abandoned 1960 tour of South-East Asia

Produced & edited by Lucas Perry, Optus Sport.

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