My Mystery Illness
I grew up around horses and I've been riding them all my life. I started riding at the track when I was 13, shortly before…
You're Only As Happy As Your Saddest Sister
March 10th should have been the best day of my life. But it wasn’t. At 11am the Commonwealth Games team was announced via…
Note-To-Self: Continue To Fight For Gender Equality
I was lucky enough to attend the 24th annual QSport Awards last Wednesday. It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated events…
How Do You Build Resilience?
Resilience. An attribute that is so vital to an athlete's mentality, an attribute that takes work to build on. I see it in…
The Fight Game Hasn’t Seen The Last Of Me
I remember in 2012, sitting down with my wife at our family home. I told her, "If I lose again, I'm done. If I lose one more…
This Is My Second Chance
I wasn’t sure if I would ever get another chance in the AFL. I was a latecomer to footy; I didn’t really start playing until…
Finding Home
The AFLW journey is taking me to a lot of places, but most importantly it is taking me to who I am. Through this sport that…
I Was Without A Contract On The Table
For most cricketers, it’s difficult to think too far into the future when you first graduate into the first-class system. As…
It Was A Testament To My Own Character
I’ve always believed that if you have a strong self belief then you can get through anything. Each day I’ve gotten out of…
I Realised I Needed Help
If my story can help save someone else, then I want this out there. I've always been quite structured and organise in my…