ACS Journalism Scolarship
Our ACS Journalism Scholarship is run with the support of Holmesglen TAFE, courtesy of Dr Sam Duncan. A short bio of Sam is included below. Also on this page find past Scholar’s experiences and links to all our Scholar’s published articles.
Dr Sam Duncan is the Associate Dean of Higher Education at Holmesglen Institute. Sam’s main research areas are concerned with sports media, sport and society, community and sport in the digital, commercial and professional age. His most recent research focuses on the impacts of automated sports journalism. His latest book, The Digital World of Sport: The Impact of Emerging Media on Sports News, Information and Journalism shows how digital media has impacted the broader media industry, stimulated new media organisations, changed old media organisations and altered old conventions of journalism in equal measure.
Sam is also a regular contributor to Australia’s sports media, commenting on issues relating to sport for leading organisations including SEN, 3AW, 5AA, AO Radio and NIRS AFL Broadcasting.
Past ACS Journalism Scholar’s Experiences:
Our inaugural scholar (2021), Donal Wilson said:
“To be the inaugural recipient of the Australian Cricket Society (ACS) Journalism Scholarship was a very proud honour.
To learn about writing from has been a big step forward in my journalism career. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ACS dinners and luncheons getting the opportunity to meet former international cricketers, and fellow ACS members.
However, it’s been interviewing the players and writing their stories that I’ve enjoyed the most.
Overall, I’m very grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to be part of the ACS community and meet so many nice people.”
Our 2022 scholar Sam Coulson said:
“My time in the ACS has been wonderful. I have not only improved my writing ability but have been consumed by many great stories from legends of the game. Thanks to Ken for working one-on-one with me and helping me immensely and thanks to everyone else within the society also.”
For more information or to apply for future scholarships, contact us at info@australiancricketsociety.com.au
Inaugral Scholar Donal Wilson with Ken Piesse, noted Author, Sports Journalist and former ACS President.
Our ACS Journalism Scholar Written Articles
Ron Luff’s Love for the Burwood Cricket Club
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Ron Luff holds the record for having played the most games at the Burwood Cricket Club, a club which has seen many players over its 150-year history. Luff still remains heavily involved with the cricket club due to his family ties....
Hyde’s incredible journey through the game of cricket
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Phillip Hyde has been able to rub shoulders with some of Victoria’s finest cricketers, having played ten first-class games for the mighty Vics in the mid-1980s. Born and bred in Glen Waverley, his house was only a short walk away...
50 years in and still going strong for Terry Allinson
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Terry Allinson knows more than a thing or two about local cricket in the city of Melbourne. His path in the game is one that has involved many clubs, as well as many great memories. Reflecting on the trek, Allinson’s memory gets “a...
Aussies Finish Down But Not Disgraced
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Three consecutive tests filled with captivating cricket were ultimately fizzled out in the final and fourth Test match in Ahmedabad. In a fascinating series that featured batting collapses, tricky wickets and mesmerising spin...
Aussies Bounce Back In Tremendous Fashion
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar That’s now three Tests wrapped up within three days of play in the Border-Gavaskar series, which really is quite extraordinary, but not surprising given the tricky Indian conditions. Thanks to the excellent bowling of Nathan Lyon...
Delhi Disappointment – ACS Scholar’s Review of 2nd Test
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Journalism Scholar 2023 An opportunity lost for the Australians. Disappointment is the only word that comes to mind when reflecting on what occurred on Day 3 of the Second Test in Delhi. Given the Australians seemed to be in a stronger position...
ACS Scholar’s Review of the Nagpur Test – AUS V IND
by Kobe Jacobs There’s plenty to ponder and potentially some soul-searching needed for Pat Cummins and the Australian Test team, following a humiliating defeat at the hands of India in the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The visitors’ batting collapse in...
Country boy creating a spin: Australia’s changing of the guard?
by Sam Coulson Over a decade ago, a 25-year-old Jason Krejza took eight wickets at Nagpur. Now it’s a 22-year-old country boy from Echuca on the Murray raising eyebrows. Todd Murphy, a right arm off-spin bowler who has played only seven first class matches for...
Literary Scholar Sam Coulson’s review of the Test Summer
by Sam Coulson The West Indies flew to Australia for the second time in a matter of months following their “fall from grace” exit from the T20 World Cup in October, failing to make the final group playoffs. The once fearsome T20 side was in ruins, with head coach Phil...
Wasim Akram – Gideon Haigh Lunch Review
by ACS Literary Scholar Sam Coulson From the little kid adored by his grandmother to the international superstar honoured by billions. Sultan is a story about the life of legendary cricket champion, Wasim Akram. The Australian Cricket Society had the privilege of...