I have a confession to make. I don’t really like Aussie Rules. For an Australian, that’s almost a cardinal sin. It’s a game invented here in the 1850s and it’s a part of the national psyche as kangaroos and … [Read more...]
Why doesn’t the AFL care about protecting their female players?
Is this a genuine upgrade for women in sport?
I’m in two minds about the announcement last week from federal sports minister, Sussan Ley and Australian Sports Commission (ASC) chief, John Wylie. I can’t quite decide if it’s actually a step forward for women in … [Read more...]
Women Want to See More Women’s Sport: Change Her Game
Alison Smirnoff is a video producer and digital media professional with more than eight years experience in the sporting industry. During her time at the Carlton Football Club, she created CFC TV the Club’s official … [Read more...]
Sportette: Challenging the Way you Think About Women in Sport.
The brainchild of Sam Squiers, Sportette is the storyteller of women in sport with interesting and thought-provoking features, profiles and opinion pieces. Another example of women supporting women in sport. Why did … [Read more...]
How can I Support Women in Sport?
Do you find yourself asking that question? If you do, you're not alone! It's just so easy to follow men's sport because it's EVERYWHERE but you really have to put in a bit of effort if you want to show your support for … [Read more...]
West is Best for Amanda Gohr of Pretty Sporty
Continuing on the theme of women supporting women in sport, I chatted to Amanda Gohr, Director/Partner of Pretty Sporty Media (alongside Andrea Gee) and discovered there IS a need for a women's sport website with a … [Read more...]
Women in Sports Media: From an Idea to Reality
Kellie Ryan grew up playing every sport you could imagine. She's always been passionate about playing sport and attending different sporting events to watch the talent that this country has to offer. Her family were … [Read more...]
What Needs to Change for Women’s Sport to be Successful?
“There’s actually a lot of things that need to change.” That’s the message Danielle Warby wants to get across to everyone with an interest in women’s sport. As an advocate of women in sport, Warby also walks the … [Read more...]
Women’s Sport Media Profile: Ann Odong from The Womens Game
Is anyone really interested in women's sport? Should women own their own media? These are just a couple of the questions I asked Ann Odong, Founder and Editor in Chief of The Women's Game. Ann and her team of women's … [Read more...]
Can we End Homophobia in Australian Sport?
Last year, I lamented Cricket Australia’s refusal to implement an anti-homophobia policy and I'm VERY happy to report that they've since made a complete about-face. Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James … [Read more...]