Season 11 of AFLW is upon us and to kick things off with a bang (pun intended!) held the first ever AFLW International between Australia and Ireland. We wanted to know what it was like to be a part of history so joining us on the pod this week is one of Australia's most decorated and respected figures in Australian Rules Football, Libby Birch. 

You can grab a copy of Libby's book Libby's Footy Adventureshere and follow her Instagram @libby_birch

PS Sporties - don't forget about the Active Industries First Start Traineeship Program ($20k to bring on a staff member for your club? Yes please!) head to Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance.

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Sportish is hosted by Libby and Georgie Trickett, and edited by Ally Rasmussen. Come follow us on Instagram @beingsportish!

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation. 

Season 11 of AFLW is upon us and to kick things off with a bang (pun intended!) held the first ever AFLW International between Australia and Ireland. We wanted to know what it was like to be a part of history so joining us on the pod this week is one of Australia's most decorated and respected figures in Australian Rules Football, Libby Birch.&nbsp;
You can grab a copy of Libby's book Libby's Footy Adventures <a href="https://www.libbybirch.com.au/group-events-1">here</a> and follow her Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/libby_birch/?hl=en">@libby_birch</a>
PS Sporties - don't forget about the Active Industries First Start Traineeship Program ($20k to bring on a staff member for your club? <a href="https://aqia.org.au/employment/first-start-traineeships/">Yes please!</a>) head to <a href="https://aqia.org.au/employment/first-start-traineeships/">Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance</a>.
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<a href="https://www.sportish.com.au/">Sportish</a> is hosted by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/libby_trickett/">Libby</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgietrickett">Georgie</a> Trickett, and edited by Ally Rasmussen. Come follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/beingsportish/">@beingsportish</a>!
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation.&nbsp;

Sportish is hosted by three time Olympian Libby Trickett and average athlete Georgie Trickett. Each week you'll be greeted with playful, inclusive conversations about sport through an unapologetically human lens, as well as interviews with our Sportish friends - from grassroots legends to elite athletes. Come join us!

Sportish is hosted by three time Olympian Libby Trickett and average athlete Georgie Trickett. Each week you'll be greeted with playful, inclusive conversations about sport through an unapologetically human lens, as well as interviews with our Sportish friends - from grassroots legends to elite athletes. Come join us!

Sportish

Sportish is hosted by three time Olympian Libby Trickett and kids coach Georgie Trickett. Each week you'll be greeted with playful, inclusive conversations about sport through an unapologetically human lens, as well as interviews with our Sportish friends - from grassroots legends to elite athletes. Come join us!

Season 11 of AFLW is upon us and to kick things off with a bang (pun intended) held the first ever AFLW International between Australia and Ireland. We wanted to know what it was like to be a part of history so joining us on the pod this week is one of Australia's most decorated and respected figures in Australian Rules Football, Libby Birch. 

AFLW's Libby Birch on international footy, injuries and writing for the next generation

Maggie Dent is the person you want on speed dial when your household hits chaos o'clock. Turns out her secret weapon isn't a parenting hack, it's sport. 

Universally known and loved for the warm, practical advice she shares with Australian parents, Maggie also has a sporty side. A basketball fanatic from way back, she appreciated early on that sport was as much about connection as it was about the scores, and used it actively to manage a household of 4 boys and classrooms full of kids.  

As families struggle with an increasingly digital world (it's not just us, right?), Maggie believes it's never been more important for us to use sport to connect with communities in real life and find some "peak moments of joy". And she absolutely has some thoughts on what parents can do RIGHT NOW to get big and little kids off devices and outdoors playing.   

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Sportish is powered by the Australian Sports Commission and produced by Deadset Studios.   

We’re spotlighting Australia’s sport participation strategy Play Well. You can find plenty more resources and information at ausport.gov.au/playwell. 

Maggie Dent is one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters, and her new book with Kirra Pendergast is called Digital Freedom. 

This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee and Liam Riordan, with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producer is Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager.  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation. 

Maggie Dent is the person you want on speed dial when your household hits chaos o'clock. Turns out her secret weapon&nbsp;isn't&nbsp;a parenting hack,&nbsp;it's&nbsp;sport.&nbsp;
Universally known and loved for the warm, practical advice she shares with Australian parents, Maggie also has a sporty side. A basketball fanatic from way back, she appreciated early on that sport was as much about connection as it was about the scores, and used it actively to manage a household of 4 boys and classrooms full of kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As families struggle with an increasingly digital world (it's not just us, right?), Maggie believes it's never been more important for us to use sport to connect with communities in real life and find some "peak moments of joy". And she absolutely has some thoughts on what parents can do RIGHT NOW to get big and little kids off devices and outdoors playing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.sportish.com.au/">Sportish</a>&nbsp;is powered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/">Australian Sports Commission</a>&nbsp;and produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deadsetstudios.com/">Deadset Studios</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re spotlighting Australia&rsquo;s sport participation strategy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/playwell">Play Well.</a>&nbsp;You can find plenty more resources and information at&nbsp;<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fausport.gov.au%2Fplaywell&amp;data=05|02|Heidi.AurichtDoyle%40ausport.gov.au|f018eff7da0942d8624808de023dcf45|8d2e0f4c55f24cb18ee7da5dd3ff3600|0|0|638950661936277112|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D|0|||&amp;sdata=jd3%2FWyKv2RhpQ9rPilyxXnWeSwQqydWWztlVEC7MD3I%3D&amp;reserved=0">ausport.gov.au/playwell</a>.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.maggiedent.com/">Maggie Dent</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;one of Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;parenting authors, educators and podcasters, and her new book with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kirrapendergast.com/">Kirra Pendergast</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maggiedent.com/shop/digital-freedom/">Digital Freedom</a>.&nbsp;
This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee and Liam Riordan, with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producer is Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation.&nbsp;

Maggie Dent is the person you want on speed dial when your household hits chaos o'clock. Turns out her secret weapon isn't a parenting hack, it's sport.   Universally known and loved for the warm, practical advice she shares with Australian parents, Maggie also has a sporty side. A basketball fanatic from way back, she appreciated early on that sport was as much about connection as it was about the scores, and used it actively to manage a household of 4 boys and classrooms full of kids.    As families struggle with an increasingly digital world (it's not just us, right?), Maggie believes it's never been more important for us to use sport to connect with communities in real life and find some "peak moments of joy". And she absolutely has some thoughts on what parents can do RIGHT NOW to get big and little kids off devices and outdoors playing.   

PLAY WELL: Maggie Dent on sport as the antidote to screens

You know Adam Hills as the legendary host of Spicks and Specks and The Last Leg, but his off-screen sporting life is an absolute ride.  

A lightbulb moment at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics, mixed with inherited tennis genes and a diehard devotion to the Rabbitohs, sent Adam’s athletic career in an unexpected direction. 

Imagine regularly enduring a four-hour return commute for a 90-minute session of local footy...and literally RSVPing "no" to King Charles’ 70th birthday party because it clashed with your weekly training. 

From breaking down barriers on global TV, to conquering the world in para-standing tennis, Adam treats sport exactly as it should be treated -  as a place where you belong. 

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Adam Hills is the host of The Last Leg, comedian, author and disability sports advocate. 

Sportish is powered by the Australian Sports Commission and produced by Deadset Studios.   

We’re spotlighting Australia’s sport participation strategy Play Well. You can find plenty more resources and information at ausport.gov.au/playwell. 

This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee and Liam Riordan, with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producer is Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager.  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation. 

You know Adam Hills as the legendary host of&nbsp;Spicks and Specks&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Last Leg, but his off-screen sporting life is an absolute ride.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A lightbulb moment at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics, mixed with inherited tennis genes and a diehard devotion to the Rabbitohs, sent Adam&rsquo;s athletic career in an unexpected direction.&nbsp;
Imagine regularly enduring a four-hour return commute for a 90-minute session of local footy...and literally RSVPing "no" to King Charles&rsquo; 70th birthday party because it clashed with your weekly training.&nbsp;
From breaking down barriers on global TV, to conquering the world in para-standing tennis, Adam treats sport exactly as it should be treated -&nbsp; as a place where you belong.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/adamhillscomedy/">Adam Hills</a>&nbsp;is the host of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelastlegofficial/">The Last Leg</a>, comedian,&nbsp;author&nbsp;and disability sports advocate.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportish.com.au/">Sportish</a>&nbsp;is powered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/">Australian Sports Commission</a>&nbsp;and produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deadsetstudios.com/">Deadset Studios</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re spotlighting Australia&rsquo;s sport participation strategy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/playwell">Play Well.</a>&nbsp;You can find plenty more resources and information at&nbsp;<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fausport.gov.au%2Fplaywell&amp;data=05|02|Heidi.AurichtDoyle%40ausport.gov.au|f018eff7da0942d8624808de023dcf45|8d2e0f4c55f24cb18ee7da5dd3ff3600|0|0|638950661936277112|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D|0|||&amp;sdata=jd3%2FWyKv2RhpQ9rPilyxXnWeSwQqydWWztlVEC7MD3I%3D&amp;reserved=0">ausport.gov.au/playwell</a>.&nbsp;
This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee and Liam Riordan, with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producer is Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation.&nbsp;

You know Adam Hills as the legendary host of Spicks and Specs and The Last Leg, but his off-screen sporting life is an absolute ride.    A lightbulb moment at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics, mixed with inherited tennis genes and a diehard devotion to the Rabbitohs, sent Adam’s athletic career in an unexpected direction.   Imagine regularly enduring a four-hour return commute for a 90-minute session of local footy...and literally RSVPing "no" to King Charles’ 70th birthday party because it clashed with your weekly training.   From breaking down barriers on global TV, to conquering the world in para-standing tennis, Adam treats sport exactly as it should be treated -  as a place where you belong. 

PLAY WELL: Adam Hills is a world champion (you just didn't know it)

Want to get some behind the scenes on who we've spoken to, and why, and how two guests set off every heart monitoring watch the Libby wears? 

Come join us for a sneak preview of what (and WHO!) to excpect in this series...

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This season of Sportish is powered by the Australian Sports Commission and produced by Deadset Studios.  

We’re spotlighting Australia’s sport participation strategy Play Well. You can find more resources at ausport.gov.au.  

This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producers are Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager. 

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.  

We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation. 

Want to get some behind the scenes on who we've spoken to, and why, and how two guests set off every heart monitoring watch the Libby wears?&nbsp;
Come join us for a sneak preview of what (and WHO!) to excpect in this series...
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This season of Sportish&nbsp;is powered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/">Australian Sports Commission</a>&nbsp;and produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deadsetstudios.com/">Deadset Studios</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re spotlighting Australia&rsquo;s sport participation strategy <a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/playwell">Play Well</a>.&nbsp;You can find more resources at&nbsp;<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fausport.gov.au%2Fplaywell&amp;data=05|02|Heidi.AurichtDoyle%40ausport.gov.au|f018eff7da0942d8624808de023dcf45|8d2e0f4c55f24cb18ee7da5dd3ff3600|0|0|638950661936277112|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D|0|||&amp;sdata=jd3%2FWyKv2RhpQ9rPilyxXnWeSwQqydWWztlVEC7MD3I%3D&amp;reserved=0">ausport.gov.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producers are Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager.&nbsp;
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation.&nbsp;

Want to get some behind the scenes on who we've spoken to, and why, and how two guests set off every heart monitoring watch the Libby wears?   Come join us for a sneak preview of what (and WHO!) to excpect in this series...

AFLW's Libby Birch on international footy, injuries and writing for the next generation

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