The editorial team of Allan Border (Qld), Phil Emery (NSW), Shaun Graf, Jason Baker (VIC), David Boon (TAS), Greg Chappell (SA) and Kim Hughes (WA) have continued to give the newsletter their solid support. Its format has continually evolved, which has both a news section and the Chaplain's Chat written by M V Tronson.
Well-Being Australia specialises in respite for athletes and coaches. Over the years, two facilities have been developed under the stewardship of Mark and Delma Tronson: Basil Sellers Moruya on the NSW south coast for the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra (from 2000); and Basil Sellers Tweed for the six AIS Sport Units in south east Queensland (from 2006).
This emphasis on 'Respite' in the November edition of the Retired Australian Cricketers Bi-Annual Newsletter was inspired by cricketers themselves.
Firstly, Paul March, the CEO of the Australian Cricketers Association, expressed concern over the number of injuries due to cricket overload.
Then his counterpart, Tim May, the CEO of the International Cricketers Association, a former Australian cricketer; as well as Mark Taylor, former Australian captain, were part of a 'coming together of cricketers minds' round table in Dubai with ICC cricket representatives on this same subject.
Next in line was former Australian vice captain and wicket keeper batsman, Adam Gilchrist, who warned that cricket is likely to suffer public boredom with too much cricket. Finally, Cricket Australia has now confirmed that all these issues are valid concerns.
Two years ago M V Tronson (along with Mr Basil Sellers AM) expanded the Respite facilities to include the Cricket fraternity and earlier this year he wrote to Cricket Australia affirming the availability of these facilities for their contracted cricketers due to these same concerns.
The Chaplain's Chat highlights the Australian Missionary News IPTV interview with Greg Chappell on 'Respite' http://tv.bushorchestra.com/videopages/Greg_Chappell.html
Respite is an issue that the cricket fraternity is now far more conversant. Greg Chappell in his Australian Missionary News IPTV interview explained that as the Head Coach of the AIS Cricket Unit he's now sending the lads home part way through their stints to reconnect with family and friends.
Greg Chappell said they return to the AIS Cricket Unit refreshed with enthusiasm and a great spirit.