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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

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Reno Piscopo of the Victory poses during a Melbourne A-League Derby Media Opportunity at AAMI Park on February 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Italian giants to A-League’s biggest stage: Reno’s derby declaration

Scouted by Inter Milan when he was just 12, A-League star Reno Piscopo talks about his unique life in football involving chefs, maids and pressure to make it at the highest level.

Football

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 20: MinaÃÂ Tanaka #11 of Japan celebrates the team's second goal against Australia in the first half during the 2025 SheBelieves Cup at Shell Energy Stadium on February 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)

No coach, no shots on target: ‘UnAustralian’ Matildas slammed

Alarm bells are ringing for the Matildas after their embarrassing display against Japan. Is the coaching uncertainty to blame or are there deeper issues? Here’s what we learned from the 4-0 defeat.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Nick Garcia, Commissioner of the A-Leagues speaks on stage during the A-Leagues 2023/24 Season Launch at Carriageworks on October 10, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

A-Leagues boss gone as Conroy takes control of APL

Former federal senator Stephen Conroy will oversee Australia’s professional football competitions with A-Leagues boss Nick Garcia finishing as commissioner mid-season. Find out the latest inside.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Sam Kerr of Australia looks dejected 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 Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Kerr ‘irrelevant’ as Matildas coach moves on

The Matildas have moved on from Sam Kerr and her legal saga, with coach Tom Sermanni hitting out after being peppered with questions on the missing star ahead of the SheBelieves Cup.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Valere Germain of the Bulls celebrates scoring a goal during the round 16 A-League Men match between Macarthur FC and Melbourne City at Campbelltown Stadium, on January 25, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

A-League referees hit back over sensational quit claim

Suggestions of poor officiating being the reason behind an A-League captain quitting mid-season have been slammed. But referees have still been told their jobs are on the line.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: Valere Germain of the Bulls warms up prior to the round 18 A-League Men match between Macarthur FC and Western United at Campbelltown Stadium, on February 09, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

‘That is not the reason’: Slater questions Bull’s shock exit

Socceroos great Robbie Slater has questioned Macarthur Bulls’ captain’s shock mid-season exit and claims he quit because of the refereeing standards.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Teagan Micah and Ellie Carpenter of Australia look dejected after the team's 1-3 defeat 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)

Matildas in dark as crisis talks fail to heal pay dispute

Drama continues to follow the Matildas with vice-captain Ellie Carpenter confirming they were still in the dark over how much they would be paid for this international window.

Socceroos

EMBARGO TUESDAY FEB 11 2025 First Nations artist Reko Rennie gives a sneak peak at the pattern that will form part of the new Matildas and Socceroos kits to be launched later this month. Photo: Eugene Hyland.

Matildas to debut historic kits later this month

The Matildas and Socceroos will wear matching kits for the first time since 2019 in a design by First Nations artist Reko Rennie. See the details behind the historic new look.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Bryleeh Henry of Melbourne City celebrates kicking a goal during the round 16 A-League Women's match between Melbourne City and Sydney FC at AAMI Park, on February 15, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Sydney’s biggest issue exposed as reality sets in after ‘revenge’ loss

Rooted to the bottom of the ladder, Sydney FC’s biggest problem has been brutally exposed by last year’s defeated grand finalists. Erin Smith brings you the latest in this week’s ALW Tackle.

Athletics

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06: Gout Gout of Queensland poses after winning his Boys' U18 100m heat in 10.04 seconds with a +3.4 tail-wind during the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championship at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre on December 06, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Sprint sensation Gout Gout stuns in 400m, conquers Lyles’ PB

Queensland sprinter Gout Gout is making headlines again, this time in a 400m time trial. See the details here.

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