January 2022 - The Inner Sanctum

Spin is in: Amanda-Jade Wellington back in the green and gold

27/01/2022 Madeline Irwin 0

Ringing Amanda-Jade Wellington was one of the few good phone calls Australian selector Shawn Flegler had to make to notify players of their successful selection in the ICC Women’s World Cup Squad for 2022.

How ‘Special K’ is changing the game of tennis

27/01/2022 Sam Tugwell 0

The Inner Sanctum columnist Sam Tugwell says the tandem of Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios are changing the game of tennis.

Kerr hits remarkable knock to help Sixers to third BBL Final straight

26/01/2022 Josh Ward 0

It was one of the greatest nights in Hayden Kerr’s BBL career, as he guided the Sixers into the BBL|11 Final with a controversial win.

Matildas miss just ‘another road block’ for resilient Roestbakken

26/01/2022 Alex Catalano 0

While Karly Roestbakken was left disappointed by her exclusion from the Matildas’ Asian Cup squad, she’s grown accustomed to overcoming ‘road blocks’.

Women’s Ashes: Knight excited by brilliant Bell

26/01/2022 Josh Ward 0

Young fast bowler Lauren Bell’s inclusion into England’s Ashes Test squad has captain Heather Knight excited for the national team’s future.

Sporting clubs can push for change

26/01/2022 Jack Hudson 0

Our sporting clubs have the power to help influence positive change, including on days like January 26 and other significant issues. Let’s support it.

Women’s Ashes: ‘Inspirational’ Mooney back after a remarkable recovery

26/01/2022 Sean Mortell 0

Australian skipper Meg Lanning has had her eye on star batter Beth Mooney all week, but is confident she’ll make a remarkable recovery.

Bohanna’s rise comes as ‘expected’ by long-time teammate

26/01/2022 Alex Catalano 0

Tara Bohanna’s three goal final quarter didn’t surprise those who’ve been following her career along since her first AFLW draft nomination six years ago.

AFLW Round 3: Who flew under the radar?

26/01/2022 Josh Ward 0

The big stars got their accolades in a wonderful Pride Round, but who flew under the radar in Round 3 of the 2022 AFLW season?

A Decade Down: Mark Blicavs

26/01/2022 Scott Kertes 0

The Inner Sanctum explores the career of Geelong’s Mark Blicavs, from the raw kid ‘drafted on a punt’ to an All-Australian full back.

Familiar faces return as Australia unveils Women’s World Cup squad

26/01/2022 Oliver Walker-Peel 0

Returning familiar faces, stalwarts and young guns are all included in Australia’s squad for the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand, announced today

Giants hope for winning inspiration on return to Greater Western Sydney

26/01/2022 Madeline Irwin 0

The GWS Giants return to Sydney to host their first home game of the year on Friday, and the players are hoping it will give them the extra push needed to return to the winners’ list.

AFLW Team of the Week: Round 3

26/01/2022 Alex Catalano 0

The Inner Sanctum has selected a Team of the Week comprised of the 21 best performers from Round 3 of the 2022 AFLW season.

Women’s Ashes: The time is now, make women’s test matches five days

26/01/2022 Will Makepeace 0

There hasn’t been a win in Women’s Test Match Cricket since 2015. On the eve of the Ashes Test is adding a fifth days play the answer?

Women’s Ashes: ‘going for a win’ Gardner leans on the Goat as Australia hunt a victory in Womens Test

26/01/2022 Jono Baruch 0

Ashleigh Gardner has sought advice from fellow off-spinner Nathan Lyon about the nuances of red-ball cricket bowling as Australia look to go for a result and secure the Women’s Ashes in Canberra