Articles by Alex Catalano

About Alex Catalano

Alex is a studying journalist from Melbourne with an obsession for all things Aussie rules, and a commitment to providing equal coverage and recognition to women's sport. A sport all-rounder, Alex reports on Aussie rules, football, basketball, netball, cricket and esports.

Captain Heyman taking on the armband in a blast from the past

03/12/2021 Alex Catalano 0

When Canberra United runs out for its season opener against Melbourne City just hours from now, fans wouldn’t be wrong for thinking it’s 2016 again.

‘Confident’ McGarry and young Phoenix defenders leaning on each other

02/12/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Set to be under fire from a potent Wanderers attack on Friday night, Wellington fullback James McGarry and the young defensive group will continue to lean on each other under pressure.

WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Southside Flyers

02/12/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Reigning champions the Southside Flyers have lost two of their most dynamic playmakers, but will still be aiming to challenge again.

Can the women’s state leagues align with the AFLW?

02/12/2021 Alex Catalano 0

With the AFLW starting in the first week of January, the women’s state league competitions will once again partially align with the top level.

2021/22 A-League Women Season Preview: Canberra United has pace to burn

01/12/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Despite losing a few important players, the core of Canberra United has been added to strongly for the 2021/22 campaign.

Ellis back for Big Bash with international wickets under the belt

01/12/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Armed with an international hat-trick under his belt, Nathan Ellis is out to prove that he can be a national fast bowling option in BBL|11.

Eddy’s new mental health role an ‘eye-opener’

30/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Melbourne Vixens defender Kate Eddy is helping students and young athletes understand that mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness through a new role.

Will untimely injuries be the end of Wellington’s club record unbeaten streak?

30/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

With key players still building to full fitness and fresh injuries to worry about, can the Wellington Phoenix continue their unbeaten streak this weekend?

WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Townsville Fire

30/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

After stumbling at the final hurdle in 2020, the Townsville Fire have made slight tweaks to their squad to make the championship push again.

‘You don’t play in finals much’: Scorchers’ first WBBL title ignites orange-filled Furnace

27/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

The Perth Scorchers won the WBBL|07 championship for the first time for the people who’ve been there from the start, the new faces, and everyone who contributed to a nation-spanning tournament.

Guess who’s back? Sykes is back

27/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Coming out of retirement for a second time, Canberra United’s Ash Sykes has dropped coaching for the season after rediscovering her love of playing.

VAR controversy rattles speechless Garcia

26/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

A controversial goal for opponents Western United has left Perth Glory coach Richard Garcia with more questions than answers about the VAR system.

One pick wonder all Carlton needed on draft night

26/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Carlton may have only taken one selection in the 2021 National Draft, but list manager Nick Austin is sold on him being a good one.

2021/22 A-League Women Season Preview: Western Sydney building up a new Wanderland

26/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Will a new coach and young talent in spades see a finals return for the Western Sydney Wanderers, or another year of building cohesion?

Country connection growing at Brisbane with draft bolter Lohmann

25/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

First round pick Kai Lohmann is thrilled to be joining one of his childhood best mates at Brisbane after his ‘surprise’ selection last night.