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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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Women's Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Emily Gielnik of Australia reacts after a failed attempt on goal during the International Women's Friendly match between the Australia Matildas and Canada at Suncorp Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Victory star eyes Matildas return after injury heartache

Emily Gielnik has revealed how one tackle 18 months ago cost her both a home World Cup berth and Paris Olympic dream. Now, she’s eyeing minutes for the national team.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Tameka Yallop of the Roar kicks during the round three A-League Women's match between Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory at Perry Park, on November 15, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Matilda set for milestone during A-Leagues’ Unite Round

Ahead of a milestone match for Tameka Yallop during Unite Round, the Matilda veteran is confident she is part of something special at the Brisbane Roar which could give her a long-awaited shot at title glory.

Football

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr attend the Reimagining The Future Gala Dinner for Lewis Hamilton's Charitable Foundation, Mission 44 at The Design Museum on November 06, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for Mission 44)

‘Unacceptable in 2024’: Chelsea condemn homophobic Kerr abuse

Homophobic comments levelled at Matildas legend Sam Kerr over her baby announcement have been condemned by the superstar’s Premier League club.

Socceroos

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Kusini Yengi of Australia scores his team's first goal past Ebrahim Lutfalla of Bahrain during the FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C match between Bahrain and Australia on November 19, 2024 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

He saved the Socceroos but wasteful star almost cost them the lot

Kusini Yengi came to the rescue for the Socceroos deep into stoppage time, but if the striker really does want to be the next Tim Cahill he has a long way to go, writes ERIN SMITH.

ExclusiveFootball

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Nestory Irankunda of Australia looks on before taking to the field during an Australia Socceroos press conference and training session at HBF Park on June 10, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Irankunda, young stars, fuel A-Leagues’ historic transfer surge

A-League’s Men’s transfer fees hit an all time high last season – exceeding broadcast revenue for the first time – and while crowd numbers might look poor, there are positive signs for the future.

A-League

Dodgy Leichhardt Oval, industrial action, causes A-League chaos

The A-League has been dealt a major double blow just days out from Unite Round, with strike action across public transport adding to the forced move of fixtures to a new stadium.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 16: Taylor Otto of Melbourne City warms up before during the round three A-League Women's match between Melbourne City and Central Coast Mariners at City Football Academy, on November 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

The football star who had her ACL removed and has not looked back

A ruptured ACL – it is the most dreaded injury in women’s football. But while most are stuck on the sidelines for 12 months afterwards, Taylor Otto removed the problem altogether.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Emily Van-Egmond and Sam Kerr of Australia applaud fans after the team's 1-3 defeat and elimination from the tournament following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

‘Results don’t lie’: Matildas veteran opens up on disastrous Olympics

Emily van Egmond breaks down the Matildas “disappointing” Olympics campaign and how interim coach Tom Sermanni has helped turn it around.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08: Juan Mata of the Wanderers warms up during the round four A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Newcastle Jets at CommBank Stadium, on November 08, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Football legend’s move to the bench labelled ‘disrespectful’

He has won a World Cup and is a football legend yet Juan Mata has been relegated to the bench in the A-League’s a move experts have labelled ‘disrespectful.’

Women's Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Cortnee Vine of Australia attempts a shot at goalduring 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)

‘I’ll return stronger’: World Cup hero breaks silence on Matildas absence

Matildas winger Cortnee Vine has revealed the reason why she has withdrawn herself from a second national team camp. ERIN SMITH has the story.

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