Siren Sport intern Pyper Denneman reflects on 2023 and gives us the moments that made the year unforgettable for women’s sport This year we’ve had an astonishing amount of sporting glory in the Australian women’s space. Heaps of big wins but also small ones. Here’s my eleven (because ten is so basic) highlights from the …
Ellen van Neerven reflects on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World cup in this poetic fan diary of all the Matildas matches. 20 July 2023 Australia 1–0 Republic of Ireland Warrang/Sydney I feel sick in the stomach. The day has finally come. I have coffee with a journo friend who defends the obsessive interest …
Kate Kirby looks into the history of the Lindy Award that, despite being awarded to the best ‘sportsmen’ of the year was at times won by women. In Australia, the bestowing of honours on sportspeople is a tradition—connecting national identity with a history of sport and play. In 2022, the Australian Institute of Sport announced …
For years Mrinal Asija loved cricket from the sidelines. This year, she’s stepped up to the crease.
The first story in our Siren Summer Series comes from Georgia Rajic who writes a love letter to volunteers and what it takes to thrive in community sport. By Georgia Rajic This is a love letter to the things we have to do to enjoy the things we love. As much as some people may …