Official Siren Collaborator Mary Konstantopoulos spoke to young star Alyce Parker about becoming a leader at Greater Western Sydney, and her goals for the season. Recently, the GWS Giants AFLW team named its new-look leadership group for the 2022 season. Whilst Alicia Eva will continue in her role as captain for a third year, she …
Sosefina Fuamoli speaks with Tjindu Foundation Chairperson April Lawrie about how they’re helping young Aboriginal women reconnect with their culture through their Aussie Rules Academy. The Tjindu Foundation may still be in its infancy, but the groundwork and momentum the South Australian non-for-profit organisation has already stirred is a massive indication of the legacy it …
Mary Konstantopoulos catches up with Sydney Thunder’s Sam Bates on the challenges they have faced early in WBBL07, and the value of Hannah Darlington’s leadership. The Sydney Thunder have certainly had one of the more peculiar WBBL07 draws. The Thunder commenced their WBBL07 campaign on Saturday 16 October with a 30 run loss to the …
Siren’s Deakin University Intern Felicity Smith catches up with Victoria’s Strongest Woman, Alira Verity. Verity is part of the ABC’s brand new docuseries Strong Women. Alira Verity is Victoria’s Strongest Woman—twice over. The reigning champion won first in 2018, and then again in 2019. She has competed in CrossFit competitions and is an International Australian …
Kasey Symons catches up with Liz Ellis for a discussion on Netball’s core principles and its commitment to creating positive change in the community. When I call Liz Ellis—the most capped player in Australian netball history—on Thursday afternoon, she’s driving from her northern New South Wales home to pick up fellow former Diamond, and current …