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Erin Smith is a sports reporter for the National Sports Network and CODE Sports. She is die-hard sports fan with a passion for football, women’s sports and Olympics.

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Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: Sydney FC CEO Mark Aubrey speaks during a Civic Reception For Sydney FC A-League Womens Champions at Leichhardt Oval on May 27, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘It wasn’t working’: Sydney FC boss backs brutal APL cuts

Sydney FC CEO Mark Aubrey has revealed the impact of the APL’s brutal funding cuts and what the future looks like.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Daniel Arzani of the Victory reacts after a missed shot on goal during the A-League Men Elimination Final match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City at AAMI Park, on May 05, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

A-League bosses confront 12 burning questions facing football

Club funding has been slashed, TV deals have backfired and the board room has been reshuffled. How did football in Australia get here and what’s still to come?

Football

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Joshua Nisbet of the Central Coast Mariners in action with the ball during the A-League Men Grand Final match between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory at Industree Group Stadium, on May 25, 2024, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Funding cut as A-League clubs forced to cover $20M loss

The cash-strapped A-League has forced its clubs to cover a $20 million loss as the struggling competition continues to bleed cash.

ExclusiveFootball

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Dylan Holmes of Adelaide United and Claudia Cicco of the Newcastle Jets during the A-League Women round 22 match between Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets at Coopers Stadium, on March 29, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

A-League exodus warning as players lose patience with APL

A-League Women players are losing patience with the APL and switching leagues. An end-of-season survey shows just how bad the situation is, and a potential path to a brighter future.

Olympics

MELBOURNE, JULY 31, 2023: 2023 Fifa Womens World Cup - Australia V Canada. Caitlin Foord of the Matildas in action during the match at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Picture: Mark Stewart

Matildas lock in Olympics champs for final pre-Games tune-up

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will have a final chance to test his squad with a pre-Olympics clash locked in against Canada.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Courtney Nevin and Mary Fowler of Australia look on after the international friendly match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Accor Stadium on June 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

What WSL Matildas are looking to give back on Aussie tour

Having started her career in the A-League, WSL star Courtney Nevin hopes to show local players just how far they can go if the dream big.

Women's Football

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Mackenzie Arnold of West Ham United looks on during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Everton FC and West Ham United at Walton Hall Park on February 18, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gary Oakley/Getty Images)

The Matildas still homeless for 24/25: Arnold to depart West Ham

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has confirmed that she won’t be returning to West Ham, and she isn’t the only Matildas player currently without a club for the upcoming season.

Kookaburras

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Australia gather during the FIH Pro League Men's match between Germany and Australia at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on June 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Kookaburras warm up for Paris with Pro League triumph

The Kookaburras will fly into the Paris Olympics full of confidence after topping the table in the FIH Pro League.

Olympics

Olympic parade homecoming in Bourke St. mall Melbourne.Womens Trap shooter gold medallist Catherine Skinner.Picture:Ian Currie

Rio champion Skinner returns for shot at Olympic glory in Paris

Catherine Skinner, who won gold at the Rio Olympics then failed to qualify for the Tokyo Games, is among the medal contenders in Australia’s 10-strong shooting team for Paris 2024.

Swimming

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Cate Campbell of Queensland thanks the crowd after competing in the WomenÃ¢â¬â¢s 50m Freestyle Final during the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials at Brisbane Aquatic Centre on June 15, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘I am officially retired’: Golden girl hangs up the goggles

Australia’s Queen of swimming Cate Campbell has officially hung up her goggles after falling short of qualifying for a record fifth Olympic Games.

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