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[ 03/12/2021 ] Marnus Labuschagne: ‘can’t wait for that challenge to face Jimmy’ Ashes
[ 03/12/2021 ] ‘I look at it like another game’: Kisnorbo aims to control the controllables against Western United Football
[ 03/12/2021 ] The Inner Sanctum’s NBL22 crystal ball Basketball
[ 03/12/2021 ] 2021/22 A-League Women Season Preview: Is Melbourne Victory destined to go back-to-back? Football
[ 03/12/2021 ] Checker expecting influx of ‘really good young talent’ to take City back to the top Football

2021/22 A-League Women Season Preview: Is Melbourne Victory destined to go back-to-back?

03/12/2021 Giacomo Bruno 0

Having won its second A-League Women Championship last season, Melbourne Victory will be on the hunt to go back-to-back.

Checker expecting influx of ‘really good young talent’ to take City back to the top

03/12/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Melbourne City A-League Women captain Emma Checker believes the club can reach the heights it has shown previously, assisted by plenty of returning players, and young talent forming the basis of the squad.

Henson Park: The historic community ground set for a bright future

03/12/2021 Josh Ward 0

Henson Park will become one of the newest grounds to host an AFLW match, with GWS set to play two home games at the historic Sydney venue in 2022.

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.

2021/22 A-League Women Season Preview: Sydney FC back to business after last season’s heartbreak

03/12/2021 Steven Poletti 0

Sydney FC hasn’t yet missed finals in the history of the A-League Women competition. Will this be the year they do, or will the Sky Blues bounce back from last year’s grand final loss?

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.

2021/22 A-League Women Season Preview: Brisbane Roar set for battle

02/12/2021 Jack George 0

Brisbane Roar are looking to get back into the top four this season, after a high turnover in personnel, including their head coach departing.

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.

Expanded rounds and games in every part of Australia – what you need to know about the 2022 NAB AFLW Season

02/12/2021 Sean Mortell 0

With more rounds and games played in every part of Australia, the 2022 NAB AFLW Season promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

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.

Gustavsson lauds ‘game changers’ for comeback against USA

01/12/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson remains confident heading into the Asian Cup, buoyed by the impact of the “game changers” from the bench.

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.

2021/22 A-League Women Season Preview: Adelaide United ready for the next step

30/11/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

After an impressive first season under Adrian Stenta, 2021/22 looms as an important one with Adelaide United poised to push for a finals spot.

‘It just feels right’: City sign Winonah Heatley to bolster impressive defence

30/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Melbourne City have added yet another star defender to their squad with the arrival on Winonah Heatley.

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.