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'Any sport that cuts women will be digging their grave'

'Any sport that cuts women will be digging their grave'

There is a growing uneasiness among the female sporting fraternity in Australia about the devastating consequences of COVID-19 on their sport. 2 Apr 2020
'The field was hand-cut': Former Matildas' 'scariest' 90s North Korean adventure

'The field was hand-cut': Former Matildas' 'scariest' 90s North Korean adventure

It was 1998. The internet was a relatively new concept. Social media hysteria didn’t exist. COVID19 wouldn’t stop the world in its tracks for another two decades. 30 Mar 2020
Western Sydney's 'history making' legacy is its youth

Western Sydney's 'history making' legacy is its youth

Before COVID19 reared its ugly head, the 2019/20 W-League season had more than its fair share of drama and excitement. 29 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: W-League Grand Final

3 Things We Learned: W-League Grand Final

The invincibles showed why they are invincible. Melbourne City beat Sydney FC 1-0 to complete their unbeaten season. Four titles in five years for the best club in the land. 21 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Melbourne City steamroll into Grand Final

3 Things We Learned: Melbourne City steamroll into Grand Final

Melbourne City storm into the Grand Final with a clinical and dominant performance. A 5-1 victory pretty much reflected the game. Given far too much time and space, City used their experience and composure to school a team that looked like they were new to finals. 15 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC

3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC

In windy conditions Sydney FC pulled out a fantastic 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory to book themselves another Grand Final birth. A first half winner from Veronica Latsko was enough for the Sky Blues. 14 Mar 2020
Dowie primed to make amends in potential swan song

Dowie primed to make amends in potential swan song

A W-League championship medal is all that eludes Melbourne Victory legend Natasha Dowie. 11 Mar 2020
Record-breakers face newcomers in W-League's David and Goliath battle

Record-breakers face newcomers in W-League's David and Goliath battle

All conquering Melbourne City tackle finals newcomers Western Sydney Wanderers. City won 4-0 a few weeks ago but it's likely that will have little bearing on this weekend’s game. 11 Mar 2020
Teen Matilda to Wanderland star: Ella Mastrantonio's story

Teen Matilda to Wanderland star: Ella Mastrantonio's story

Western Sydney Wanderers star Ella Mastrantonio has enjoyed a whirlwind adventure in the world game. 8 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Australia wins T20, women's cricket wins overall

3 Things We Learned: Australia wins T20, women's cricket wins overall

A momentous day for World Cricket. Over 80,000 in attendance at the MCG and several hundred million eye balls watching around the world on TV. Australia won the World T20 tournament but women’s cricket won the day. 8 Mar 2020
Matildas Player Ratings vs Vietnam

Matildas Player Ratings vs Vietnam

A dominant 5-0 victory from the Matildas which has essentially booked their ticket to Tokyo. 6 Mar 2020
FEATURE: How history-making Wanderers can go all the way

FEATURE: How history-making Wanderers can go all the way

After coming last in 2018/19, the Wanderwomen took their fans on a hell of a roller coaster ride this season. 1 Mar 2020
'It's been a long time coming': Wanderwomen on the brink of history

'It's been a long time coming': Wanderwomen on the brink of history

The Western Sydney Wanderers W-League team are one win away from securing their first ever finals appearance. 27 Feb 2020
3 Things We Learned: Geelong vs Adelaide

3 Things We Learned: Geelong vs Adelaide

The Cats came to play. Adelaide showed why they are the reigning Premiers. A fabulous contest at the Cattery this afternoon with the Crows running out 11 point winners. 49-38 the final score. 24 Feb 2020
Three Key Points: Australia vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup

Three Key Points: Australia vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup

Australia take on Sri Lanka tomorrow night in Perth, with both teams trying to secure their first wins of the tournament. The loser is effectively eliminated. It’s a key match up with plenty up for grabs. 23 Feb 2020
Dower for Matildas coach says Matildas great

Dower for Matildas coach says Matildas great

Matilda legend Joey Peters has called on Rae Dower to be the next Matildas coach after Ante Milicic finishes up after the current Tokyo 2020 Olympic campaign. 22 Feb 2020
Glittering Australian legacy guiding one of the world’s greatest teenage basketballers

Glittering Australian legacy guiding one of the world’s greatest teenage basketballers

Prodigious Aussie point guard Shyla Heal is considered one of the best teenage basketballers in the world. But she’s following in hallowed footsteps. 22 Feb 2020
3 Things We Learned: Melbourne City's Premiership

3 Things We Learned: Melbourne City's Premiership

Melbourne City are the best team in the land. This is not anything we learned. The rest of the W-League needs to work out: are they just in it to make the numbers, or is someone game enough to take them on? 20 Feb 2020
Despite 'massive loss' Wanderers can still 'be the best'

Despite 'massive loss' Wanderers can still 'be the best'

The Western Sydney Wanderers current run of three defeats in four games has only been exacerbated by the departure of American star striker Lynn Williams, and the pending suspension of another American import, Kristen Hamilton. 17 Feb 2020
'They're striving to be the next Kerr, but they don't have changerooms'

'They're striving to be the next Kerr, but they don't have changerooms'

While the Matildas dominate our attention, community football clubs are struggling to keep up. 13 Feb 2020
Mastrantonio 'extremely confident' of Sydney Derby triumph

Mastrantonio 'extremely confident' of Sydney Derby triumph

The W-League resumes this weekend with a season-defining Sydney derby the headline act. 11 Feb 2020

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