No sign of second-year syndrome for Sophie Dwyer

Published on: 06/05/202205/01/2023 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. So far it has been a rollercoaster of a Suncorp Super Netball season for Giants Netball.

Stars return for Giants Netball after COVID chaos

Published on: 16/04/202216/04/2022 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Giants Netball wing defence Amy Parmenter feels uncomfortable sitting on the sideline. But the sideline has become her reality for the last week and a half after being one of six Giants Netball players to contract COVID-19 last week.

‘Netball is where I feel most me’: Matilda McDonell from Giants Netball

Published on: 16/04/202216/04/2022 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Giants Netball goal defence Matilda McDonell grew up doing anything and everything. McDonell credits her parents for encouraging her to try a variety of different things, so not only did she grow up playing lots of sports including basketball and rugby union, but she […]

The FIBA WWC is calling for Cayla George and the Opals

Published on: 16/04/202216/04/2022 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by Siren Sport. After a disappointing 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Australian Opals are looking ahead to their home FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup later this year, beginning the lead-up with a 2-1 record at the recent World Cup Qualifiers in Belgrade, Serbia.

‘My family are my biggest strength’: Noemie Fox ahead of the Canoe Slalom Australian Open

Published on: 05/03/202205/03/2022 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. This weekend the Canoe Slalom Australian Open will take place at Penrith Whitewater Stadium with all eyes on the new Olympic discipline, Extreme Slalom. At the Oceania Championship, the winner of that event was Noemie Fox, but her biggest competition this weekend will be […]

‘I still wanted to compete, because there was so much more I could do’: Beach volleyballer, Nikki Laird

Published on: 05/03/202205/03/2022 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Like many children, Nikki Laird grew up with a love of sport and an ambition to beat her brother in whatever sport she was competing in. Laird describes her 14-year-old self as a ‘random athlete’. She was playing field hockey, was a springboard diver […]

Phoebe Bell: ‘It would be unhealthy if beach volleyball was my only focus’

Published on: 11/02/202211/02/2022 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by The Roar. This weekend, the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour will commence with the Cobram Barooga Classic running from February 4-6. This tour is important for the competing athletes as it signals the build-up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which is now less than 200 days […]

Aly Bull: Iron Woman, Olympian and firefighter

Published on: 11/02/2022 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Almost six months ago to the day, Aly Bull and Alyce Wood achieved a personal best time of 1:37.412 in the Final of the women’s K2 500 metres at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. While being tantalisingly close to the podium, just 0.6 seconds […]

IronWoman Series returns to Bondi Beach

Published on: 30/01/2022 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last couple of years have been positive for Surf Life Saving Australia. At the end of 2020, Channel Nine was announced as the new broadcast partner for the IronMan and IronWoman Series.

Tiarnee Massie on letting go of her superstitions

Published on: 14/01/202214/01/2022 by Mary

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. It’s fair to say that 19 year-old Tiarnee Massie is a superstitious person. “I am very superstitious to the point where it is kind of stupid,” said Massie.