Netball—which prior to 1970 was known as basketball in Australia—has a very long and very interesting history. There are conflicting accounts, but it seems likely that netball (the sport formally known as basketball) was played in Australia as early as 1906. The game was almost certainly being played in Victorian primary schools by 1913 and […]
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10 women in sport Instagram accounts you should be following
We’re all in isolation, and it sucks, but what better time to make sure you’re following all your favourite women in sport accounts for some entertainment? The Siren team has nominated ten accounts to make sure you’re following, for various reasons. Meretiana Robinson @medz_robinson The co-captain of the Melbourne Rebels, Meretiana Robinson shares her life […]
Siren’s favourite AFLW moments and performances of 2020
The season may be unceremoniously over, but that doesn’t negate some of the outstanding individual and team efforts. Siren co-founders Alison Smirnoff, Kirby Fenwick, Kasey Symons and Gemma Bastiani took a look back at the season and shared their vote for the 2020 best and fairest, best first year player, most improved player, who they […]
AFLW Season Wrap: Conference B
In the second part of Siren’s season wrap, we’re casting an eye over the tighter and more competitive Conference B. Even with so many unknowns surrounding the season’s end, there is still plenty to take out of the performances of these clubs, including a number of incredible highlights. As with Conference A, we’ll be looking […]
Women in Sports Writing to the Front
By Kasey Symons In lieu of live sport, I have rounded up some quality sports writing to hopefully keep you entertained, engaged and connected to the women in sport community in this really hard time. I love sports journalism. I love great writing on sport and I especially love long reads and I wanted to […]