It was strange to see Sydney FC celebrate so much after a draw – but it was all they needed to book their spot in another A-Leagues grand final at the expense of a NSW rival.

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The Firebirds have called in Queensland Origin great Billy Moore this week in an effort to find an extra spark ahead of their clash with the NSW Swifts.

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Netball Australia take first steps towards re-establishing full-time second tier competition with creation of #SuperNetballReserves .

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The rampant success of a home World Cup created a unique platform for women’s football to grow. The national league has failed to capitalise and must make urgent changes, argues one #Matildas hero.

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Margaux Chauvet’s family escaped Ivory Coast at the height of the civil war, but it’s the way her family handled that crisis that laid the platform for her journey to the A-League final. ✍️: Erin Smith codesports.com.au/football/marga…

Canberra United have been offered a club-saving lifeline by the ACT Government which ensures the struggling A-League outfit can avoid being wiped out at the end of the season, ✍️: Erin Smith codesports.com.au/football/aleag…

If you want to be the best you have to beat the best - but before teenage football prodigy Indiana dos Santos jets overseas she has to finish high school - and hopefully win another Liberty A-League's title. Sydney FC
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The elimination final between Western United and Newcastle Jets was plunged into darkness early in the second half.

The Jets lead 2-1, with teams to have five minutes to warm-up when the lights are back on.

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Tara Hinchliffe has provided some insight in to how Sunshine Coast Lightning plan to best use their stacked list this Suncorp Super Netball season.

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Katja Dedekind has almost spent more time out of the pool in rehab than she has training this Paralympic cycle but the 22-year-old isn’t going to let that stop her making her third AUS Paralympic Team team.

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Kyah Simon’s horror knee injury playing for Tottenham in 2022 saw her kept off the pitch for 438 days. It’s one of the reason’s she so grateful for an A-League finals return with the Central Coast Mariners.

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It is an elimination final – it is do or die – but for Melbourne Victory's Emma Checker it is a last chance to ensure she ends her 13-year career on a high. Liberty A-League

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Chloe Logarzo has recovered from her hip injury and could be called on to aid Western United in their Liberty A-League elimination final with Newcastle Jets this weekend. ⚽

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Sunshine Coast Lightning shooter Charlie Bell has been picked up as an injury replacement player at a rival club. Via Erin Smith

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.CommBank Matildas have dominated Mexico in one of their final pre-Olympic matches.

But who starred – and who stumbled – to add intrigue to Australia’s #Paris2024 plans.

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Maddison Keeney stood on top of the podium at the Commonwealth Games, her big smile for the camera concealing the struggles she had spent two years battling.

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Not often athletes are willing to be so open and honest about their struggles. The #ParisOlympics will be tough but Maddison Keeney's incredible journey means she is more ready than ever. Diving Australia

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With Canberra United’s A-Leagues place in doubt, fans are fundraising to secure the future of their women's team.

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Netball Australia has completed a review into a 'sorry' Swifts' star's controversial social media post.

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Check out our new podcast En Route to Paris!

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