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(lt-rt) Clare Polkinghorne, Ellie Carpenter, Lydia Williams and Sam Kerr of Australia sing the national anthem during the Women's Olympic Tokyo 2020 Asian Qualifiers match between Australia and China at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Thursday, February 13, 2020. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Matildas star dodges Kerr captaincy query

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has made the club’s stance on Sam Kerr clear – as one of the star’s Matildas teammate also spoke out to support the under-fire striker.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Sam Kerr of the Matildas smiles during a break in play during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match between Australia Matildas and IR Iran at HBF Park on October 26, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Uncharted territory: Why FA must get Kerr call right

Never before has a standing Australian captain been charged with an alleged criminal offence, and Football Australia’s response could spark a player revolt. JAMIE PANDARAM investigates FA’s options.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Sam Kerr of Chelsea during the Barclays WomenÃÂ´s Super League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 10, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

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Sam Kerr moves to have police race case thrown out

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has moved to have the charge of racially abusing a London police officer thrown out of court as Football Australia confirmed it had asked for a please explain.

FILES-- This file photo taken on August 16, 2023 shows Australia's forward Sam Kerr celebrating scoring her team's first goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Chelsea and Australian women's football star Sam Kerr has been charged with a

Questions remain over Kerr code breach

As questions are asked why Sam Kerr didn’t tell anyone about police charges in the UK it’s emerged the Matildas captain may already be in breach of Football Australia’s national code of conduct.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates at the final whistle during the International Women's match between the Australia Matildas and the New Zealand Football Ferns at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on April 08, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Matildas crying out for higher quality opponents

If Australia wants to win next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil, a tougher preparation is needed, according to Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Katrina Gorry of Australia dribbles the ball during the International Women's match between the Australia Matildas and the New Zealand Football Ferns at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on April 08, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Gorry stuns Matildas coach with all-round performance

Tony Gustavsson knew how good Katrina Gorry was in attack but it was another aspect of her game that left the Matildas coach in awe.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates at the final whistle during the International Women's match between the Australia Matildas and the New Zealand Football Ferns at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on April 08, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

‘OMFG’: Sam Kerr is a stone cold killer

As if there is ever any doubt left who Australia will look to when they need the big play, Sam Kerr has once again delivered when it matters.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates at the final whistle during the International Women's match between the Australia Matildas and the New Zealand Football Ferns at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on April 08, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Matildas leave it late to beat New Zealand

The Matildas needed late heroics from Emily van Egmond and Sam Kerr to beat New Zealand in Townsville.

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MUMBAI, INDIA - JANUARY 27: Sam Kerr of Australia gestures during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group B match between Australia and Thailand at Mumbai Football Arena on January 27, 2022 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images)

Docu-series to ‘help’ Matildas’ World Cup chances

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is adamant a docu-series about his team will aid Australia’s World Cup hopes.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Julie-Ann Russell of the Wanderers and Ally Green of Sydney FC contest the ball during the round four W-League match between Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers at ANZ Stadium, on January 16, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Sydney star switches allegiance to New Zealand

Overlooked for Matildas selection, Sydney-born Ally Green is set to instead represent New Zealand.

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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 02: Hayley Raso #16 of Team Australia runs with the ball during the Women's Semi-Final match between Australia and Sweden on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kashima Stadium on August 02, 2021 in Kashima, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images)

Matilda: We can win World Cup

The Matildas’ Asian Cup flop hasn’t dented their confidence about winning next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Katrina Gorry of the Roar gets a kick away during the A-League Women's match between Brisbane Roar and Canberra United at James Drysdale Reserve, on March 10, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Returning Matilda reveals rekindled love for football

Having felt the pain of the Matildas’ premature Asian Cup exit from afar, returning midfielder Katrina Gorry is ready to bring some joy back to the national team.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Katrina Gorry of the Roar takes on the defence of Emma Ilijoski of Canberra during the A-League Women's match between Brisbane Roar and Canberra United at James Drysdale Reserve, on March 10, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Mum’s Matildas return two years in making

Having given birth to her first child last year, Katrina Gorry is set to play for the Matildas for the first time since 2020.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Polly Doran of Melbourne Victory and Meleri Mullan of Adelaide United during the A-League Women's match between Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium, on February 26, 2022, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Preview: Matildas battle looms in W-League finals

There’s no bigger stage than international football and several Matildas hopefuls will be desperate to prove they belong at the top during W-League finals. See our full semi-final previews.

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