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Studies launched to combat women's sport's ACL crisis

Studies launched to combat women's sport's ACL crisis

It's one of the worst and unfortunately most common serious injuries in sport, but the days of it affecting women at an alarming rate may be numbered. 22 Apr 2020
Worries that women's sport demise will 'become a self-fulfilling prophecy'

Worries that women's sport demise will 'become a self-fulfilling prophecy'

Strategic communications experts are warning that the dialogue surrounding the future of women's sport post-COVID19 has to change, or else. 22 Apr 2020
'Please don't go back to normal' plead Matildas hall of famers

'Please don't go back to normal' plead Matildas hall of famers

Former Matilda greats and FFA Hall of Famers Alison Forman and Joey Peters have differing but equally important messages for the powers that be as football recovers from the COVID19 crisis. 22 Apr 2020
Most improved AFLW players of 2020

Most improved AFLW players of 2020

There were a lot of players that improved dramatically this season and although we’d love to name them all, we’ve narrowed it down to just a few standouts. 21 Apr 2020
Galabadaarachchi: 'I'm just thinking about the future'

Galabadaarachchi: 'I'm just thinking about the future'

One of Australian football's most exciting prospects, Jacynta Galabadaarachchi is back in Australia with her family during the COVID-19 pandemic while her Women's Super League club is in lockdown. 21 Apr 2020
Footballers showing 'all the signs' of depression during coronavirus

Footballers showing 'all the signs' of depression during coronavirus

Australian Bristol City Women's coach, Tanya Oxtoby, has said there are worrying signs emerging among her players during the COVID-19 pandemic. 21 Apr 2020
Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Matildas and Arsenal star Caitlin Foord has admitted Western Sydney Wanderers stars' Caitlin Cooper and Erica Holloway's emergency services jobs have inspired her to different post-football aspirations. 21 Apr 2020
Tokyo Olympics 'not likely' to be held in 2021

Tokyo Olympics 'not likely' to be held in 2021

A Kobe University virus expert says he's "very pessimistic" about the chances of the Tokyo Olympics going ahead in 2021. 21 Apr 2020
Global Players Union 'worried' about women's sport future

Global Players Union 'worried' about women's sport future

The leading athletes union, Global Players Union, has admitted his organisation is concerned about the future of women's sport after the COVID-19 pandemic. 21 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Melbourne Demons

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Melbourne Demons

A good year saw the Melbourne Demons defy expectations and put their resilience on show as they battled it out to preliminary finals. If they can maintain that intensity next year as some of their injured stars return to the field, we'll definitely be in for more exciting stuff from the Dees. 20 Apr 2020
Perfect time for a soccer reset: Stajcic

Perfect time for a soccer reset: Stajcic

Alen Stajcic says now is the perfect time for football in Australia to reset with the code's leaders needing to formulate a plan to lift the ailing code. 20 Apr 2020
'Being 6'8 since I was 16 has not been easy'

'Being 6'8 since I was 16 has not been easy'

Opals star Liz Cambage is one of the most recognisable and inspirational Australian female sporting stars. But it hasn't always been easy to stand out. 20 Apr 2020
'Make people laugh, just have fun': Foord and Montemurro's coronavirus plan

'Make people laugh, just have fun': Foord and Montemurro's coronavirus plan

Australian Arsenal coach Joe Montemurro has spoken about his team's relaxed approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing that it's a time to reset for his squad. 20 Apr 2020
‘We love our game, we don’t want it to die'

‘We love our game, we don’t want it to die'

Super Netball's newest coach, Kylee Byrne has spoken about the togetherness that's driving netball through the COVID-19 pandemic. 20 Apr 2020
Behind the Image: iconic Ikon closed

Behind the Image: iconic Ikon closed

Closed. In a literal sense, behind this image is the Carlton administration area, cafe and media hub. A more poetic reading yields a look into what was a quiet, futile last gasp of a league about to go into permanent recession for the remainder of 2020. 18 Apr 2020
Who have we crowned AFLW Player of the Year?

Who have we crowned AFLW Player of the Year?

As difficult as it’s been, we’ve finally selected a player as The Women’s Game’s AFLW Player of the Year. Carlton’s rising star Maddy Prespakis has come off her best season to date, taking her game to a whole new level in what is only her second year in the competition. 17 Apr 2020
Legends look forward after 100 'amazing' Matildas years

Legends look forward after 100 'amazing' Matildas years

While 2020 may yet prove a dismal year for women's football, 2021 will be unforgettable. 16 Apr 2020
'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Brisbane Lions

'By the Numbers' Team Assessment: Brisbane Lions

Brisbane may have been tipped to struggle this season but they impressed on many fronts. Their fans can hope that next year, they'll fill the gaps needed to emerge as a very difficult team to beat. 16 Apr 2020
Our AFLW All-Australian Team

Our AFLW All-Australian Team

With the recent release of the AFLW All-Australian squad of 40 of the top players, we thought we would have a go at putting together the final 21. A tough task you think? Absolutely. Here’s The Women’s Game’s All-Australian Team. 15 Apr 2020
Mental health fears for Oz footballers

Mental health fears for Oz footballers

Research conducted by the PFA and FIFPro showed the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the mental health of Australian professional footballers. 15 Apr 2020
Matildas' Harrison joins PSV Eindhoven

Matildas' Harrison joins PSV Eindhoven

Amy Harrison is the latest Australian to seal a move to Europe and hopes her switch to PSV Eindhoven will help her break back into the Matildas. 15 Apr 2020

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