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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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Photos for Sunday's paper ahead of Victory grand final. Melbourne Victory defender Ellie Wilson the English imports first season in the ALW and her first Grand Final. Picture: David Caird

Victory’s UK star ready to embrace Grand Final concept

Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners will clash for the A-League Women’s title and two of the combatants each have a unique story to tell about how they got to their first grand finals.

Football

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Villa Park on May 16, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

‘Biggest middle finger’: Ange on cusp of English football history

Tottenham is having their worst ever Premier League season, but with coach Ange Postecoglou almost certain to be sacked, if he pulls off the improbable and scores a Europa League trophy, it’s an epic response to the naysayers.

Football

New FA chief declares: ‘Game changer’ coming to football

Heather Garriock is under no illusion this is a critical time for football in Australia, and the former Matilda has outlined her biggest challenges – and a “game changer” on the way.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Isabel Gomez of the Mariners celebrates on the final siren during the Second Leg of the A-League Women's Semi Final between Melbourne City and Central Coast Mariners at ctrl:cyber Pitch, on May 11, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/Getty Images)

Email shock: A-League young gun’s unexpected Matildas call-up

Isabel Gomez was on the phone with her mother celebrating her matchwinning goal in the A-League women’s semi-final when a shock email changed everything.

Fever

Sunshine Coast Lightning netballers Leesa Mi Mi, Ash Ervin and Charlie Bell were all house mates. Photo: Instagram

Super share house: The netballers teaming up on and off the court

They band together on the court to fight the netball fight, but many of the league’s stars are teammates turned roommates and are surviving the cost of living crisis together.

A-League

ALW grand final and Tillies bound: Mariners star rewarded with call-up

Mariners semi-final hero Isabel Gomez has earned a Matildas call-up as a number of big name stars are ruled out of what could be Tom Sermanni’s final coaching window. Full squad news.

Football

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 27: Sam Kerr of Chelsea Women watches on from the stands during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Finals Second Leg match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, England on March 27, 2025. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)

Matildas face prospect of no Kerr leading into Asian Cup

Sam Kerr is one of several big names who will not feature for the Matildas in upcoming games against Argentina and the super star’s availability beyond that remains uncertain.

Melbourne City

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Isabel Gomez of the Mariners celebrates after scoring a goal during the Second Leg of the A-League Women's Semi Final between Melbourne City and Central Coast Mariners at ctrl:cyber Pitch, on May 11, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Mariners book grand final spot in feisty upset over premiers

The Central Coast Mariners have produced a stunning upset in a heated semi final clash with the reigning premiers to book their spot in the grand final.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Rachel Lowe of the Victory (C) celebrates a goal during the Second Leg of the A-League Women's Semi Final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United at Home of the Matildas on May 10, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Clinical Victory sends warning in Adelaide Utd thrashing

Melbourne Victory have made it very clear they plan to lift the championship trophy next weekend with a massive 6-2 win over Adelaide United.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Erin Healy of Adelaide United scores the equaliser celebrating with team mates during the First Leg of the A-League Women's Semi Final between Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium, on May 04, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Adelaide import’s biggest regret ahead of A-Leagues finals

Adelaide United American import Erin Healy has one regret this season, as her side prepares for an all-or-nothing A-Leagues semi final clash with Melbourne Victory.

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