womens sport

Wanderers teen sensation left out of Matildas squad

Wanderers teen sensation left out of Matildas squad

The name of everyone's lips heading into Ante Milicic's 2020 Olympic qualifiers announcement...wasn't there at all. 8 Jan 2020
De Vanna cut once again as Milicic focuses on W-League

De Vanna cut once again as Milicic focuses on W-League

Critics may be heralding the end of Lisa De Vanna's international career after the Matildas icon was again left out of the Matildas' most recent Olympic qualification squad. 8 Jan 2020
'Women’s football not given a chance to succeed', slams former Matilda

'Women’s football not given a chance to succeed', slams former Matilda

A former Matilda, speaking on the condition of anonymity, has lashed out at the FFA for setting up the W-League for failure. 27 Dec 2019
Kerr predicts the 2023 World Cup will 'realise Australia's football legacy'

Kerr predicts the 2023 World Cup will 'realise Australia's football legacy'

Sam Kerr has thrown her weight behind Australia and New Zealand's 2023 World Cup hosting bid, saying that it will realise "incredible legacies" in Australian football. 17 Dec 2019
Kerr pipped for Asian Player and Ballon D'or awards

Kerr pipped for Asian Player and Ballon D'or awards

Sam Kerr has been edged by Japanese superstar Saki Kumagai and US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe for the AFC Player of the Year and Ballon D'or awards respectively. 3 Dec 2019
STATS what we're talking about: W-League Round 2 milestones

STATS what we're talking about: W-League Round 2 milestones

All the league leaders and milestones from our resident statistician Justin Carlier in a week where Princess Ibini became the youngest player to ever reach 50 appearances. 26 Nov 2019
'If you can't see it, you can't be it': Blowing the whistle for female referees

'If you can't see it, you can't be it': Blowing the whistle for female referees

Many say refereeing is the toughest gig in football. 18 Nov 2019
The Women's Game's W-League Predictions!

The Women's Game's W-League Predictions!

Whether you're a tipper, a better or just like to seem smart in front of your mates, here's our expert predictions for the upcoming W-League season. 14 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Matildas v Chile

3 Things We Learned: Matildas v Chile

Two out of two ain't bad. But perhaps it's not that great either. Or are our expectations too high? Lots of questions posed by the Matildas 1-0 win over Chile, here are some of our answers. 12 Nov 2019
10 explosive W-League stars you need to watch this season

10 explosive W-League stars you need to watch this season

An AFL Champion, junior hockey and the W-League's very own 'Sister Act'. The upcoming season has all the ingredients for a very spicy summer. As always, there are an abundance of fantastic stories to follow and superstars to watch. 12 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Matildas v Chile

3 Things We Learned: Matildas v Chile

We all know Sam Kerr scores goals, but what did we learn from the Matildas 2-1 win over their familiar Chile opponents? Let's find out... 9 Nov 2019
10 ways to explain (to a sexist mate) that women's sport deserves equal pay

10 ways to explain (to a sexist mate) that women's sport deserves equal pay

Whether you're AFL, football, union, league, tennis, golf, surfing or professional curling, the recent Matildas equal pay decision is a landmark moment for pay equality in sport. But to a lot of people, it seems completely unjustified. Here's what you should tell them. 9 Nov 2019
Ultimate W-League Team Previews: Brisbane Roar

Ultimate W-League Team Previews: Brisbane Roar

A revamped and ready-to-roll Brisbane Roar are looking to build on last season's success with new head coach Jake Goodship. 5 Nov 2019
'Her record speaks for itself': Canberra cement incredible attacking lineup with former Bayern Munich star

'Her record speaks for itself': Canberra cement incredible attacking lineup with former Bayern Munich star

Former Bayern Munich and current NWSL and W-League star, Katie Stengel, has joined Canberra United on a one-year loan from Utah Royals. 4 Nov 2019
'I'm enjoying the challenge': Foreign star's departure makes way for NPL talent

'I'm enjoying the challenge': Foreign star's departure makes way for NPL talent

Newcastle Jets have finished their roster with a bang, signing 22-year-old goalkeeper Nicole Simonsen to battle Claire Coelho for the number one spot. 3 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Young Matildas v Vietnam

3 Things We Learned: Young Matildas v Vietnam

Phew, well that's one way to do it. Bogged down by one of the worst pitches we've come across, the Young Matildas left it until late to snatch a 1-0 win against Vietnam and scrape into the AFC U/19 Championship semi-finals. 2 Nov 2019