John Harms has his thoughts on the response to the World Cup and the Matildas. He’s interested in yours.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: Even the cat is watching the games
Like many households, Roy Hay’s family were firmly engrossed watching the Matildas win their exciting quarter-final match against France, and even the cat could not take its eyes off the game!
Round 22 – Collingwood v Geelong: Waltzing the Matildas at the ‘G with Pies and Cats
Citrus Bob Utber was at the MCG to watch his beloved Cats fall short against the Pies in their Round 22 match but The Matildas more than compensated with their fantastic win against France.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: We’re all Matildas now
Trucker Slim had a Greek family dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant in Northcote with American friends, and on their phones they all watched the Matildas do the Aussies proud with a great win over France in their quarter-final match. Trucker recounts the night.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Matilda Effect’ – Fiona Crawford
Roy Hay reviews the recently released soccer book ‘The Matilda Effect’ by Fiona Crawford. According to Roy, ‘this is a brilliant introduction to a history and analysis of the recent history of the women’s game in this country’.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Matildas’ fighting finish comes up short
The Matildas trailed for much of their bronze medal play-off game against the United States but never chucked it in. Roy Hay reports.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Australia has another chance of a medal, but Sweden is bound for the final
Roy Hay continues his reports of the Matildas’ games during the Olympics, this time they came up short in their match against Sweden.
A new pay deal for the Matildas
The Matildas have announced a new pay deal, having reached agreement with the FFA.
Those Magnificent Matildas – Part Deux
Dennis Gedling revisits a 2015 article on the Matildas. It was filled with optimism at the time, which is now proving to have been well founded.
The 2017 Whitney Mercilus Cup
Getting a band back together, the songs are flowing; some commentary about sport, mainly footy in all its forms, are some of the things on Earl’s mind as he takes refuge from the heat.
Round 13: The Pre-Wrap
With the Dockers hosting Collingwood to get round 13 off to a fly tonight, the Wrap has landed on our desk ahead of the opening bounce. Enjoy!
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