To celebrate Indigenous Football Week, on Saturday May 30, John Moriarty Football held its inaugural showcase for a group of 12-16 year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait footballers from regional and remote Australia.

John Moriarty Football, a program named in honour of Australia’s first Aboriginal international footballer, is part of the Moriarty Foundation.

HER WAY Sports Media went along to the showcase in Sydney to see the work that is being done to give some of these young guns the visibility and opportunities they may not otherwise have.

This special episode includes chats with Elite indigenous footballer Jada Whyman, JMF Program Manager Jen Wicks, and Ambassador and former A-League star Allira Toby.

 

 

To celebrate Indigenous Football Week, on Saturday May 30, John Moriarty Football held its inaugural showcase for a group of 12-16 year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait footballers from regional and remote Australia.
John Moriarty Football, a program named in honour of Australia&rsquo;s first Aboriginal international footballer, is part of the Moriarty Foundation.
HER WAY Sports Media went along to the showcase in Sydney to see the work that is being done to give some of these young guns the visibility and opportunities they may not otherwise have.
This special episode includes chats with Elite indigenous footballer Jada Whyman, JMF Program Manager Jen Wicks, and Ambassador and former A-League star Allira Toby.
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HWSM is where you can find high school journalist and founder Abbie’s chats with women from across the sporting spectrum, a weekly rapid fire preview of what’s on each weekend, as well as reports direct from sports events that you often won’t find anywhere else.

The podcast for accredited media outlet HER WAY Sports Media.&nbsp; HWSM is where you can find high school journalist and founder Abbie&rsquo;s chats with women from across the sporting spectrum, a weekly rapid fire preview of what&rsquo;s on each weekend, as well as reports direct from sports events that you often won&rsquo;t find anywhere else.

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Special: John Moriarty Football Showcase

The Brighton Robins Aussie Rules club in Tasmania’s Southern Football League wouldn’t normally capture the attention of people around Australia, however their run of heavy losses through the 2026 season - losing their opening 8 games by an average of 229 points - certainly had people taking notice. The senior women’s team scored a single point throughout that period while playing in the Premier League competition.

But as skipper Lauren Dykes and ruck Shanee Evans explain, the team isn’t playing in that division by choice - it’s necessary for their men’s club to continue playing at the top level.

The selflessness, optimism and perspective of the players is admirable, while also a great lesson that playing sport is about the journey and not always the result.

Recorded June, 2026.

 

The Brighton Robins Aussie Rules club in Tasmania&rsquo;s Southern Football League wouldn&rsquo;t normally capture the attention of people around Australia, however their run of heavy losses through the 2026 season - losing their opening 8 games by an average of 229 points - certainly had people taking notice. The senior women&rsquo;s team scored a single point throughout that period while playing in the Premier League competition.
But as skipper Lauren Dykes and ruck Shanee Evans explain, the team isn&rsquo;t playing in that division by choice - it&rsquo;s necessary for their men&rsquo;s club to continue playing at the top level.
The selflessness, optimism and perspective of the players is admirable, while also a great lesson that playing sport is about the journey and not always the result.
Recorded June, 2026.
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Quick Chat with Brighton Robins AFC

Ahead of a huge King’s Birthday Long Weekend of sport, ‘The Whistle’ tells you everything you need to know about what’s on.

With their World Championships qualification resting on their performance at next week’s Repechage tournament in Spain, we chat with two of the Australian Gliders wheelchair basketball team - Hannah Dodd and Sarah Vinci.

Plus, the Brighton Robins Aussie Rules team in Tasmania have received a bit of attention this season, having lost every game by an average margin of 229 points, and the team have so far kicked just one behind in eight games. But the team remains positive and determined to forge a strong culture. Captain Lauren and star ruckman Shanee share a little bit from of a longer interview which will come out early next week.

Ahead of a huge King&rsquo;s Birthday Long Weekend of sport, &lsquo;The Whistle&rsquo; tells you everything you need to know about what&rsquo;s on.
With their World Championships qualification resting on their performance at next week&rsquo;s Repechage tournament in Spain, we chat with two of the Australian Gliders wheelchair basketball team - Hannah Dodd and Sarah Vinci.
Plus, the Brighton Robins Aussie Rules team in Tasmania have received a bit of attention this season, having lost every game by an average margin of 229 points, and the team have so far kicked just one behind in eight games. But the team remains positive and determined to forge a strong culture. Captain Lauren and star ruckman Shanee share a little bit from of a longer interview which will come out early next week.

The Whistle - 4.6.26

To commemorate National Reconciliation Week, NRLW star Jakiya Whitfeld shares a sneak peak into her community work with Goanna Academy, and an Aussie Acro Gymnastics trio chat ahead of their appearance at this weekend’s World Cup in Bulgaria.

Plus we go behind some of the news and stories from the week so far, and your best guide to what‘S on in sport this weekend.

To commemorate National Reconciliation Week, NRLW star Jakiya Whitfeld shares a sneak peak into her community work with Goanna Academy, and an Aussie Acro Gymnastics trio chat ahead of their appearance at this weekend&rsquo;s World Cup in Bulgaria. Plus we go behind some of the news and stories from the week so far, and your best guide to what&lsquo;S on in sport this weekend.

Special: John Moriarty Football Showcase

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