the [female] athlete project

beyond the game: meet sports journalist + commentator emma lawrence

This year, Emma Lawrence became the first woman in history to play-by-play commentate an NRL game. But behind that epic achievement is 15 years of hustling in the sports media industry. From starting as an unpaid intern at the Parramatta Eels to becoming one of the most recognisable Rugby League voices on both Fox Sports and Channel Nine, Emma opens up on how her work ethic and determination have guided her career and shares plenty of advice for those looking to find their way in the sports media industry. The ‘Beyond the Game’ podcast series has been developed in collaboration with the New South Wales Office of Sport. [http://careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au] Part of the Her Future in Sport initiatives, we’re helping the Office of Sport to light the spark of inspiration in young women and adolescent girls to show the breadth of interesting and fulfilling careers across the broader sports sector. From creative to curious, scientific to sporty, we want every girl to see that there is a place for her in a sports career. Explore the possibilities at the Her Future in Sport Quiz [http://careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au]: careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au [http://careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au] *** Join us for the ultimate warm-up for Women's State of Origin Game 2. We'll meet at Brisbane's Caxton St Brewing Co from 5:00 pm, then walk together to Suncorp Stadium for WSOO Game 2. Your ticket covers entry, food and drinks, Q&A with NRLW and Women's State of Origin stars, trivia and giveaways. Most importantly, it includes a seat at Suncorp for Women's State of Origin Game 2. Grab your tickets for the Warm-up now: https://thewarmupwsoo2.eventbrite.com.au [https://thewarmupwsoo2.eventbrite.com.au] ** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe [https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe] Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop [https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop] Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. . See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

sam kerr becomes chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer in the WSL ⚽

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week: Sam Kerr has become Chelsea’s all-time leading goal-scorer in the Women’s Super League, the NSW Blues have taken a 1-0 series lead in State of Origin, and Steph Gilmore is carving up an epic surfing comeback at Snapper Rocks. For the key story, we discuss new FIFA laws that mean the Afghanistan Women’s Football Team can officially play in international competitions again! *** Join us for the ultimate warm-up for Women's State of Origin Game 2. We'll meet at Brisbane's Caxton St Brewing Co from 5:00 pm, then walk together to Suncorp Stadium for WSOO Game 2. Your ticket covers entry, food and drinks, Q&A with NRLW and Women's State of Origin stars, trivia and giveaways. Most importantly, it includes a seat at Suncorp for Women's State of Origin Game 2. Grab your tickets for the Warm-up now: https://thewarmupwsoo2.eventbrite.com.au [https://thewarmupwsoo2.eventbrite.com.au] ** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe [https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe] Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop [https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop] Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

the next: welcome to the internet era of women's community sport

THE NEXT is a monthly podcast from The Female Athlete Project. Each episode, futurist and former athlete Reanna Browne joins Chloe and Bez to explore what’s changing in women’s sport, before it hits the headlines. We shine a light on the pockets of the future already here - the signals of change that are quietly [or not-so-quietly] reshaping women's sport in the present. Not to predict what’s coming, but to notice what’s already in motion. This week, we discuss four signals of change around how community women's sport is going global— and the shadow system running alongside sport that's making it happen.  *** MORE THAN A GAME GAME, the ultimate women’s sports trivia game is finally here: Grab your copy now: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection [https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection] Plus, The Women's Sports Fan Club is here. Grab yours and join the club now: https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection [https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/collections/all-products-collection] Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + to hear when the women's sports fan club tee drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe [https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe] Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

tigst assefa breaks her own world record at the london marathon 💨

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week: Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa has broken her own world record at the London Marathon, Sam Kerr has become Chelsea's equal leading all-time goal-scorer, and the Aussie Steelers have won bronze at the Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge! For the key story, we discuss the National Women’s Soccer League's [NWSL] decision to join the biggest ACL study in the history of Women’s Football.  *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe [https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe] Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop [https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop] Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

tameka yallop's journey to becoming the brisbane roar's most-capped womens player

Tameka Yallop is the second-highest goal scorer in A-League Women's history. And when you look back upon her career, there’s little wonder why. By 12 years old, Meeks was already playing in Open Women's football teams and just four years later made her Matildas debut. By 17,  she was playing in the inaugural season of the W-League, which set her up for success in some of the world’s best football leagues – playing in seven different countries throughout her career.   Now in 2026, she’s back raring to go, where it all began at the Brisbane Roar. You can watch Tameka and the Brisbane Roar during this weekend’s A-League elimination finals, live and free on 10.com.au. [https://10.com.au/a-league-women] *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the weekly women's sports newsletter + to hear when new merch drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe [https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe] Join the women's sports fan club. Shop our new TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop [https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.