Final four Olympic spots up for grabs as Tillies prepare for China
Matildas star Caitlin Foord says Friday night’s match up against China is ‘definitely not a friendly match’ as Tony Gustavsson prepares to cull five from wider squad.
Olympics 2016
Brutal unspoken Paris reality of Hockeyroos’ last stand
With 22 of Australia’s best fighting for 16 Olympic berths, there’s an unspoken reality that ends in heartbreaking agony for the six Hockeyroos ‘sisters’ coach Katrina Powell axes ahead of Paris.
Sharks gamble on rookies to end water polo Olympic medal drought
The men’s water polo team has shaken things up ahead of the Olympics, with selectors hoping 10 fresh Sharks will make history in Paris and bring home the men’s first ever Olympic medal.
Age not a factor for Goorj as selection battle heats up
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says his decision making for Paris is an ‘open book’, declaring he’ll put age aside and pick the country’s strongest squad, as the race for spots heats up.
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Jackson’s Olympic dream alive after key Basketball Aus call
Lauren Jackson expressed concerns she may not play at the Paris Games, but a big Basketball Australia decision could hugely affect her dream of a fifth Olympics. Find out more inside.
Analysis: Rivals, unknowns cloud Matildas’ road to Olympic glory
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says all focus is on the opening Olympics match against Germany – but if his squad want a medal far tougher competition stand in their way.
‘Damaged’: Inside shocking fall of Australia’s ultimate $267m what-if
Boomers four-time Olympian Shane Heal has doubts if former No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons possesses the “passion” and “work ethic” to revive a career that looked destined for greatness.
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?
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