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The ‘Matilda’s effect’ borne out of the Women’s World Cup is rippling into grassroots sport

Taking to the field in the Darwin midday sun, eight-year-old junior soccer player Indi has a look of determination in her eyes. Key points: Female…

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AFL weighs up naming premiership cup in honour of Ron Barassi

Renaming the premiership cup after Ron Barassi is among the ways the AFL is considering honouring the football legend. League chiefs will consult clubs and…

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MCG to show Matildas’ World Cup clash before Blues-Demons AFL match

Australia’s blockbuster Women’s World Cup quarterfinal will be streamed live at the MCG ahead of the Carlton-Melbourne AFL match. Key points: The World Cup match…

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Major events are rarely accessible to disabled people. Is the Women’s World Cup any different?

Going to cheer on your favourite sports team should be fun and easy to do, but when you have a disability it’s rarely that simple….

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Like footy grand finals, Melbourne Cup will likely see domestic violence soar. And it’s not just about booze

Not everyone looks forward to the Melbourne Cup. Domestic violence and emergency services ready themselves for a potential increase in calls, call-outs and admissions. But…

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how the Cats can lift the premiership cup

Building a great team isn’t easy. If it was, everyone would be good. Over the past decade, Geelong have seemingly cracked the code. The Cats…

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More Muslim children joining in Australian rules football through SANFL Bachar Houli Cup

The SANFL has created a pathway for Muslim children to be introduced to Australian rules football. Key points: The SANFL is holding the Bachar Houli…

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