Sports scientist and primary school teacher, Shane Smith has said there are two non negotiables for children in sport. Firstly, no child should be a substitute every week, and every child should be afforded equal game time.

Shane joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss kids participation in sport...

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