Philippines 0 Australia 8 Swathes of empty seats at kick off at Optus Stadium were testament to the conflicting reports of a maximum attendance in the key Olympic qualifying clash between the Matildas and the Philippines on Sunday, or more likely were down to the Australian sporting public’s insistence on arriving to major events bangContinue reading “Foord in control over Bolden”
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Iran floored by Matildas
Australia 2 Iran 0 – Olympic Games Qualifying Round 2 The Matildas knew what they had to do against Iran after Chinese Taipei had almost given the Philippines a heart attack in the earlier game. With only the top team going through from this group, any slip up would be punished, and the starting line-upContinue reading “Iran floored by Matildas”
The full Women’s World Cup experience even before it all begins
Australia 1 France 0 Friday night at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne was a reminder of just why the hype is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Matildas played to a packed stadium in front of a young and eager audience and gave every one of their fans a first taste of whatContinue reading “The full Women’s World Cup experience even before it all begins”
Women’s football fiction – you’d be mad to write that!
Thanks, first of all, for clicking on whatever link brought you here. The quest for the perfect book marketing strategy goes on, and now that I’m five books in to a so-far prolific writing career, I am almost convinced that attracting people to read your literary genius is virtually impossible. Of the five Unashamed FootballContinue reading “Women’s football fiction – you’d be mad to write that!”
An Active groove for the Tillies
Our beloved Matildas, the darlings of Australian sport, wrapped up the 2023 Cup of Nations with a trio of worldies to give the whole country hope for a good showing at this year’s Women’s World Cup. A far from convincing first-half was interrupted by a Mini Gorry super-strike, and a half-time pep talk brought theContinue reading “An Active groove for the Tillies”
First-half blitz sees Matildas home
A devastating first half of fast-running, direct football from the Matildas blew away their opponents Spain in the big-ticket fixture of the 2023 edition of the Cuppa Nations at Sydney’s Commbank Stadium on Sunday. The visiting powerhouse was wasteful in front of goal until late in the game when they clawed back two goals toContinue reading “First-half blitz sees Matildas home”
2022 : A year in football pictures
The footballing year has come to an end, here’s a brief look back on the year in a few slideshows of photos from my phone. The number of these photos taken in wild weather is testament to the crazy conditions we’ve faced as supporters, players and referees this year. I’ve attended a 30-game season ofContinue reading “2022 : A year in football pictures”
The old Canadian 1-2 as stadium shines
Just when you thought you’d had the best day out ever at the Matildas in Brisbane, along comes another one to run it close. The Australian women’s national team graced the new Allianz Stadium for the first time, and put on a great show. Whatever happens between now and next July, the FIFA Women’s WorldContinue reading “The old Canadian 1-2 as stadium shines”
Actively awesome
The Matildas Active Support were out in force on Saturday for the first of a two-game series against Olympic champions Canada at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. A good crew of seasoned supporters and some fresh faces made sure that there was atmosphere at this grand venue, but that was not until the pub had been serenadedContinue reading “Actively awesome”
Anna Black : our next Matildas superstar
If the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is not yet on your radar, it’s time you grabbed your copy of Anna Black – This Girl Can Play. Once you’ve read it, you’ll be gutted that it’s all over, but super-excited for the real thing, coming to our shores in real-life in just over a year’sContinue reading “Anna Black : our next Matildas superstar”