Julia Chiera is the Head of AFLW at the AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA). She has a long history in women’s football as a Premiership player with the Darebin Falcons, as a coach, administrator, welfare manager and across AFLW media, including on the Outer Sanctum podcast.

Since beginning at the AFLPA in September 2022, she has advocated for AFLW players in all matters important to them, to advance their working conditions and continue to grow the AFLW competition.

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Julia Chiera is the Head of AFLW at the AFL Players&rsquo; Association (AFLPA). She has a long history in women&rsquo;s football as a Premiership player with the Darebin Falcons, as a coach, administrator, welfare manager and across AFLW media, including on the Outer Sanctum podcast.
Since beginning at the AFLPA in September 2022, she has advocated for AFLW players in all matters important to them, to advance their working conditions and continue to grow the AFLW competition.
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One day, female athletes will be recognised by their achievements, not by their gender. 
Until then, we'll keep sharing the stories of epic Aussie female athletes. 
Join Olympic Gold Medallist, Chloe Dalton, as she chats with World Champions, fellow Olympians, and athletes at the top of their game. 
Listen to our weekly episodes of the wrap - news and highlights about women's sports news.

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head of afl player's association on changing culture, club by club, staff member by staff member.

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This week, Chloe sits down with WNBL champion Sharin Milner.

After a 12-season career and over 200 games, Sharin retired on top—winning a championship in her final game—before turning her focus right back to the community.

Sharin shares what it takes to break down the cost barriers in junior sport through her grassroots initiative, Phoenix Basketball Club, why she launched Halfback Apparel to fund local participation, and what Australian sport needs to do to step up on real anti-racism and inclusion.

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This week, Chloe sits down with WNBL champion Sharin Milner.
After a 12-season career and over 200 games, Sharin retired on top&mdash;winning a championship in her final game&mdash;before turning her focus right back to the community.
Sharin shares what it takes to break down the cost barriers in junior sport through her grassroots initiative, Phoenix Basketball Club, why she launched Halfback Apparel to fund local participation, and what Australian sport needs to do to step up on real anti-racism and inclusion.
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sharin milner on retiring a champion, mum’s backyard clinics & pricing kids back into sport

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: Fourth-quarter heartbreak in Sydney as the Silver Ferns officially take the Constellation Cup back across the Tasman, Wallaroos cap off a 3–0 sweep over Scotland and Cortnee Vine scores against her old side.

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The TFAP Awards 2026 finalists are in
Some of the biggest names in women’s sport this year, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric.
Now it’s your turn. Voting is open until 11.59pm Sunday 1 November, with winners revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November.
Your vote. Their moment. Vote Now.


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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.
This week: Fourth-quarter heartbreak in Sydney as the Silver Ferns officially take the Constellation Cup back across the Tasman, Wallaroos cap off a 3&ndash;0 sweep over Scotland and Cortnee Vine scores against her old side.
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The TFAP Awards 2026 finalists are in Some of the biggest names in women&rsquo;s sport this year, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric. Now it&rsquo;s your turn. Voting is open until 11.59pm Sunday 1 November, with winners revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November. Your vote. Their moment. Vote Now.
 Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&amp;As and resources for our audience:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4ifGL4r">https://bit.ly/4ifGL4r</a>
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silver ferns break aussie hearts, cortnee vine scores against her former side

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: Courtney Bruce became the seventh Diamond in history to reach 100 caps, England Red Roses defeated by Canada and what happened in the A-league over the weekend.

For the key story - The Gosford Bowling Club has been given a makeover and transformed into the Mariners Club, with all proceeds to support the women’s team.

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The TFAP Awards 2026 finalists are in
Some of the biggest names in women’s sport this year, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric.
Now it’s your turn. Voting is open until 11.59pm Sunday 1 November, with winners revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November.
Your vote. Their moment. Vote Now.

Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4r

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.
This week:&nbsp;Courtney Bruce became the seventh Diamond in history to reach 100 caps, England Red Roses defeated by Canada and what happened in the A-league over the weekend.
For the key story&nbsp;- The Gosford Bowling Club has been given a makeover and transformed into the Mariners Club, with all proceeds to support the women&rsquo;s team.
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The TFAP Awards 2026 finalists are in Some of the biggest names in women&rsquo;s sport this year, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric. Now it&rsquo;s your turn. Voting is open until 11.59pm Sunday 1 November, with winners revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November. Your vote. Their moment. <a href="https://thefemaleathleteproject.com/pages/tfap-awards-finalists-2026">Vote Now</a>.
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courtney bruce reaches 100 caps,  momo hayashi 87' goal that gave melbourne city fc the comeback win

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