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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Laini Freier of the Roar celebrates during the round eight A-League Women's match between Western United and Brisbane Roar at Ironbark Fields, on December 29, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Matildas call on fresh blood amid star’s extended mystery absence

Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has named his SheBelieves Cup squad – bringing a fresh face into the mix amid Cortnee Vine’s continued unexplained absence.

A-League

Australia's Sharn Freier celebrates scoring a goal during the women's international football friendly between Australia and Taiwan at the Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne on December 4, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

In-form Matilda sidelined by ankle surgery

The Matildas will likely be without in-form winger Sharn Freier for their next tournament in the US.

A-League

Perth favourite set for A-League comeback with Sydney FC

Experienced defender Alex Grant’s next move has been officially confirmed – but it is only a short term deal.

Netball

Fever rally around star after heartbreaking loss

West Cover Fever super shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has suffered a heartbreaking tragedy.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Emily Van-Egmond of Australia celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia. (Photo by Elsa - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Matildas star shuns A-Leagues for shock transfer move

A Matildas veteran’s new club has been revealed – and it wasn’t what fans expected. ERIN SMITH has the details.

Giants Netball

SN RESERVES R2 - Match between GIANTS Reserves and Queensland Firebirds Reserves at Ken Rosewall Arena on Saturday 08 June, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by May Bailey | Clusterpix Photography

From VCE to full time Giant: Teen set for Super Netball debut

Giants rookie Hope White thought her netball dream was over before it started, but that wasn’t the case at all. She just finished VCE, and now the teenager is set for her Super Netball debut.

Sunshine Coast Lightning

Lightning on hunt for new star as horror ACL run continues

Sunshine Coast Lightning are on the hunt for a new star after a key player suffered a season-ending injury at training.

Netball

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Kate Moloney of Australia looks to pass the ball during game four of the Constellation Cup match between Australia Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at John Cain Arena on October 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Stars on notice as Diamonds changing of guard looms

The Super Netball season has never been this important for Diamonds hopefuls, with a potential shake-up looming large ahead of a tilt at Commonwealth Games gold.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 11: Victory coach Tony Popovic hugs Nishan Velupillay of the Victory after their win during the round seven A-League Men's match between Macarthur FC and Melbourne Victory at Campbelltown Stadium, on December 11, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)

‘Advocate for me’: Socceroos star reveals special Popovic bond

Tony Popovic was the man who gave Nishan Velupillay his shot in the A-League’s. The Socceroos representative reveals the special bond he shares with his national coach.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Alex Chidiac of Australia controls the ball during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Chinese Taipei at AAMI Park on December 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Matildas stars reveal sickening homophobic abuse

Two Matildas stars have revealed the homophobic abuse they are being subjected to by A-League fans as the league doubled down on a send-off over the weekend despite the player revealing they were responding to a slur.

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