Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Netball
‘Big shoes to fill’: Vixens elevate star to leadership role
The Melbourne Vixens have confirmed their team leaders for 2025 with a star goaler stepping up into a key role as the team aims to strike back from its grand final loss last year.
Sidelined: AFL, NRL, moved as TC Alfred bears down on Brisbane
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has wreaked havoc on sports across all levels in Queensland, with AFL and NRL among those forced to reconsider their plans for this weekend.
Ruck and roll: Vixens make call on Mannix replacement player
A former AFLW player has waited in the wings as a training partner for the Melbourne Vixens for almost four years, but now gets her chance after a Super Netball promotion.
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‘Unique’ by name and nature: Palavi paving way for next gen
Uneeq Palavi is using the PacificAus Netball Series to inspire the next generation of Tongans to dream big while using the inspiration of playing for her family and culture to remind Super Netball officials of her enormous talent.
‘Back as that fierce opponent’: Fretwell eager to contend for the title
Lightning head coach Belinda Reynolds has praised two key players for spearheading their new aggressive on-court approach while Steph Fretwell will return as captain for 2025.
Swifts elevate natural leader after shining through dark period
She’s stood tall through some of the darkest days for her club and sport but Maddy Turner hopes there are calmer waters ahead when she steps into a captaincy role with the Swifts.
‘Standing on ancestors’: The Black Swans trailblazer playing for family
Playing for her cancer-stricken mother, ‘hero’ father and a generation of Torres Strait Islander girls, this Black Swans player is blazing a trail she hopes others will follow.
Media vitriol, homophobic slurs: Life as an elite male netballer
Being a men’s netball player costs tens of thousands of dollars – and yet Jordon Webb is best known for a viral dance and a controversial junior competition. Here’s the inside story on life as an elite male star.
Super Netball’s tallest ever player on her way Down Under
She’s the tallest player ever to take the Super Netball court but Mary Cholhok, who arrives in Queensland this week, won’t be the only focus of the revived Super Netball strugglers.
Star T-bird brings the thunder in wild full circle moment
Georgie Horjus was a kid cheering on her favourite team to a premiership in 2013. A decade later, she was a driving force helping the Thunderbirds break their premiership drought.
The Vixens’ ’burning desire’ for redemption after 2024 heartache
Melbourne defender Rudi Ellis says the Vixens have not been lacking for motivation during the pre-season and has opened up on the heartache from their 2024 grand final loss that’s fuelling their redemption.
‘Intensity and ferocity’: Male training partners an upward trend
As Super Netball looks to lift its “intensity and ferocity” across the league, the signing of male training partners are increasing in popularity, with West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan leading the way.
The First Nations program saving netball talents from footy raiders
Tierrah Miller is one of five potential debutants for the Black Swans in their PacificAus Netball Series after her footy defection was halted by the First Nations program.
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