Nathan Cleary made a mad dash in the US to see his partner, Mary Fowler, and threw his support behind the Matildas, hitting out at the ‘sad’ and ‘unnecessary’ criticism from Marty Sheargold.
Marty Sheargold’s controversial comments about women’s sport may have opened up an even bigger can of worms. HAVE YOUR SAY
Matildas legend Heather Garriock and Queensland Minister for Sport Tim Mander have slammed the comments from radio personality Marty Sheargold – and they did not miss.
Sydney has pulled off another sporting coup by being awarded the final of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, with details of the 21-day festival locked in.
There are three glaring questions that need to be answered if the Matildas want to be challengers at the Asian Cup in 12 months time, and they need to move fast, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
The Matildas have lost a third successive match in a ‘massive wake-up call’ ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Australia weren’t expected to win the SheBelieves Cup – but their shallow showing suggested they are on a slippery slope down the rankings. Every Matilda rated from a disappointing tournament.
The Matildas miserable SheBelieves Cup hit a fresh low, with Colombia slamming home a pair of goals to consign the Australians to a trio of losses.
Four words used in the apology issued to Matildas players following radio host Marty Sheargold’s ugly comments have been torn to shreds.
The Matildas aren’t being distracted from their task of beating Colombia despite “over the edge” comments made by a leading radio presenter.
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has hit back at ‘outrageous, unnecessary’ comments from radio star Marty Sheargold, suggesting that the comedian’s comments ‘crossed the line’.
Radio host Marty Sheargold may have apologised for appalling comments about the Matildas and women’s sport. But there is no fine line between comedy and disrespectful comments like this, writes Erin Smith.
An emotional Leisel Jones has taken to airwaves on Triple M this morning, audibly sobbing as she issued a statement about Marty Sheargold’s comments.
Australia’s SheBelieves Cup campaign is in tatters following a defeat to Team USA. But this was no thrashing. And, thanks to a late Michell Heyman goal, almost became something special.
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