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This week, Chloe sits down with two-time World Cup winner and Sydney Thunder head coach Lisa Keightley. After opening the batting for Australia, Lisa became the first woman to coach England full-time, took them to a World Cup final and won a Hundred title with the Northern Superchargers. She shares how she makes tough selection calls and blocks out the noise, what coaching across Australia, England and India has taught her, why we'll see more female head coaches in franchise cricket, and what she wants to build in her new role as Cricket Australia's national development lead.
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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women’s sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.
This week: Jessica Pegula’s private chat with her coach gets livestreamed from the WTA Finals, netball edges closer to an Olympic debut at Brisbane 2032, and the Swans’ first ever AFLW home final gets pushed off the back page by the men’s side. Plus the Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns set up a fifth straight World Cup final.
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The TFAP Awards 2026 are this Wednesday
Some of the biggest names in women’s sport this year will be in the room on Wednesday 11 November, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric.
Tickets are now on sale to the public. Don’t miss their moment. Get tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tfap-awards-2026-tickets-2004210462445?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.
This week: The Jillaroos rewrite the record books with a 124–6 win over Wales, the Diamonds deny the Silver Ferns a clean sweep in Melbourne, and the Golden State Valkyries win the first Game 7 in WNBA history.
For the key story, we unpack the Auckland Marathon printing only the men's names on the women's commemorative merch.
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Voting for the TFAP Awards 2026 has closed – thank you to everyone who voted! Winners will be revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November, so follow along on our socials on the night.
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This week, Chloe sits down with WNBL champion Sharin Milner.
After a 12-season career and over 200 games, Sharin retired on top—winning a championship in her final game—before turning her focus right back to the community.
Sharin shares what it takes to break down the cost barriers in junior sport through her grassroots initiative, Phoenix Basketball Club, why she launched Halfback Apparel to fund local participation, and what Australian sport needs to do to step up on real anti-racism and inclusion.
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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.
This week: Fourth-quarter heartbreak in Sydney as the Silver Ferns officially take the Constellation Cup back across the Tasman, Wallaroos cap off a 3–0 sweep over Scotland and Cortnee Vine scores against her old side.
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The TFAP Awards 2026 finalists are inSome of the biggest names in women’s sport this year, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric.Now it’s your turn. Voting is open until 11.59pm Sunday 1 November, with winners revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November.Your vote. Their moment. Vote Now.
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