The Matildas and Arsenal weapon tasked with filling Kerr-sized hole
She’s played alongside the world’s best and has seen the highest of success, now Caitlin Foord has her sights set on Olympic gold, and the Matildas star could be the key to victory.
Olympics 2016
‘Embrace individuality’: Stingers’ mantra to end 24-year drought
The Australian women’s water polo team has continued to come close without securing an elusive gold medal in 24-years, however a golden opportunity may present in Paris under new coach Bec Rippon.
‘Dream come true’: Aussie Sevens sisters eye Paris gold
Madi and Teagan Levi have established themselves as among the best Sevens players in the world, but an Olympic gold medal looms as ‘dream’ result for the Gold Coast sisters.
Kookaburras lock in new deal as Olympic battle heats up
Australia has reunited brothers in the Kookaburras national team as the men’s hockey outfit countdown to Paris Olympics with a new sponsor and vision for the future.
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World Cup lessons have ‘frustrated’ Fowler primed for Paris
Mary Fowler is adamant a lack of game time for Manchester City won’t affect her preparations for the Olympics, in which her form could determine whether Australia wins a maiden football medal.
Human Torch Atwell’s scorching response to Opals snub
Lauren Jackson’s international retirement may not be final.But it was another WNBL star who put her best foot forward after being overlooked for the Opals.
Olyroos coach laments schedule farce
The Australian men’s Olympic qualification bid has been dealt a blow with several young stars unavailable for a key lead-in tournament.
Matildas’ perfect pair ‘still growing’
The Matildas did not concede a single goal in Olympic qualifying, but Alanna Kennedy says the defence can improve further.
Striker’s big Olympics call after goal-fest
A new Matildas hero says she will back herself to make a difference in Paris as a huge selection headache emerges for the coach.
Bold Matildas plans to help Olympic hopeful
The Matildas are in the box seat to qualify for the Olympic but the ever-attacking coach won’t be parking the defensive bus in Melbourne.
‘Wanted to quit’: Opals star finally back on path to Paris
Look up resilience in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of Kristy Wallace. After back-to-back ACL’s, the Opal almost quit the sport. So a meniscus injury’s a walk in the park, right?
Aussies make big Olympic statement
After the shock of a poor showing at the Tokyo Olympics the Opals have shown once again they will be a medal threat in Paris.
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