Lewis Richards
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Just like an encyclopaedia - full of random knowledge and good at holding doors open. Socials are predominantly my cat, sports and random ramblings of Football Manager, Australian women's soccer, and how good the Victorian High Country is.
Fellow Australian based peeps - how are we feeling about the lead up coverage and vibes for the Asian Cup? I know it's not the World Cup, but gosh it's a bit concerning how little I'm seeing/hearing outside of the usual circles.
#Matildas
#Matildas
February 2, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Fellow Australian based peeps - how are we feeling about the lead up coverage and vibes for the Asian Cup? I know it's not the World Cup, but gosh it's a bit concerning how little I'm seeing/hearing outside of the usual circles.
#Matildas
#Matildas
It's a bold move for a player who's been injured more than fit over the past few years and wasn't a lock in when fit.
CRICKET:
Sophie Molineux has been confirmed as the next cricket captain of Australia, with the spin bowing allrounder to take over from Alyssa Healy during the T20 series in next month’s India Series.
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Sophie Molineux has been confirmed as the next cricket captain of Australia, with the spin bowing allrounder to take over from Alyssa Healy during the T20 series in next month’s India Series.
📸 Getty
January 28, 2026 at 11:08 PM
It's a bold move for a player who's been injured more than fit over the past few years and wasn't a lock in when fit.
January 24, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Interestinggggggggggg
Newcastle have announced the signing of Australia 🇦🇺 international Kaitlyn Torpey ✍️
January 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Interestinggggggggggg
Smart move for Amy Sayer going to Malmö in the Damallsvenskan. Stays in the same league, so doesn't have to move overseas again and knows the standard.
Their season starts end of march, meaning she'll go straight into the season from the Asian Cup.
Also plays with Courtney Nevin who also signed.
Their season starts end of march, meaning she'll go straight into the season from the Asian Cup.
Also plays with Courtney Nevin who also signed.
January 5, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Smart move for Amy Sayer going to Malmö in the Damallsvenskan. Stays in the same league, so doesn't have to move overseas again and knows the standard.
Their season starts end of march, meaning she'll go straight into the season from the Asian Cup.
Also plays with Courtney Nevin who also signed.
Their season starts end of march, meaning she'll go straight into the season from the Asian Cup.
Also plays with Courtney Nevin who also signed.
It's always an interesting feeling when you see a player too good for the standard they're currently in. Saw it with Zaha at Palace in the Championship in 2012/13. Kerr and co for the many years she played in the Dub.
McNamara has hit that point where she needs to move on post Asian Cup.
#ALW #dub
McNamara has hit that point where she needs to move on post Asian Cup.
#ALW #dub
December 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
December 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Logarzo Berryhill retiring at the end of the season is a shame, but great motivation to make the #Matildas Asian Cup squad. Be interesting to see if she can!
December 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Logarzo Berryhill retiring at the end of the season is a shame, but great motivation to make the #Matildas Asian Cup squad. Be interesting to see if she can!
That move for the first goal between Heyman and Grove was very, very enjoyable to watch
FULL TIME
🟢 Canberra 2 (Heyman 53', Dale 65')
🔵 Sydney 0
Canberra move to the top of the table, where they will stay until at least Saturday!
Meanwhile, Sydney's undefeated start to the season is over
#CBRvSYD
🟢 Canberra 2 (Heyman 53', Dale 65')
🔵 Sydney 0
Canberra move to the top of the table, where they will stay until at least Saturday!
Meanwhile, Sydney's undefeated start to the season is over
#CBRvSYD
December 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
That move for the first goal between Heyman and Grove was very, very enjoyable to watch
#Matildas #WSL weekend recap
Full game - Hunt, Gorry, Carpenter, Catley
Started - Wheeler (56m), KCC (69m)
Subbed on - EVE (~65m), Kerr (~35 m), Foord (~32m), Rule (~10m), Kennedy (~5m)
Injured - Fowler, Grant
Shame if Rule's minutes stagnate, especially after no gametime in the recent NZ window.
Full game - Hunt, Gorry, Carpenter, Catley
Started - Wheeler (56m), KCC (69m)
Subbed on - EVE (~65m), Kerr (~35 m), Foord (~32m), Rule (~10m), Kennedy (~5m)
Injured - Fowler, Grant
Shame if Rule's minutes stagnate, especially after no gametime in the recent NZ window.
December 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Thoughts over the #AUSvNZL window:
- Gorry looks back and we're better for it
- Hunt and Heatley still a toss up as the CB partner for Catley
- Similar for Nevin v Torpey
- Johnson, Rule certain, pending injuries, to not make the 23.
- McNamara and Heyman could be fighting for final spot.
#Matildas
- Gorry looks back and we're better for it
- Hunt and Heatley still a toss up as the CB partner for Catley
- Similar for Nevin v Torpey
- Johnson, Rule certain, pending injuries, to not make the 23.
- McNamara and Heyman could be fighting for final spot.
#Matildas
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Interesting first half.
- Don't think a midfield pairing of Kennedy and Wheeler works, don't complement well.
- Kerr seems way off the pace. Lasting effect of the ACL or just match fitness?
- Torpey doing enough for starting role at LB.
- Micah for me doing enough to be #1
#Matildas #AUSvNZL
- Don't think a midfield pairing of Kennedy and Wheeler works, don't complement well.
- Kerr seems way off the pace. Lasting effect of the ACL or just match fitness?
- Torpey doing enough for starting role at LB.
- Micah for me doing enough to be #1
#Matildas #AUSvNZL
December 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM
December 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Bringing Rule all the way out for at most a second half cameo is a disgrace.
Kennedy in the midfield I don't mind as I see her playing that role under Joe more than a centre back.
#AUSvNZL #Matildas
Kennedy in the midfield I don't mind as I see her playing that role under Joe more than a centre back.
#AUSvNZL #Matildas
Here's your starting XIs for this evening - Sam Kerr returns to the Matildas line-up and resumes the captaincy, while Annalie Longo starts on the bench in the final game of her storied career for Aotearoa. #AUSvNZL
December 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I wish I was surprised. Got away with it though
There’s the Arnold howler
November 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I wish I was surprised. Got away with it though
November 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM