Kirby Fenwick Tackles AFLW, 7 Jan 2019

On the eve of the AFLW season, writer Kirby Fenwick joins Kate O’Halloran to discuss The First Friday in February – her award-winning audio documentary that prioritises the voices and stories of women in AFLW. Kirby chats about the historical significance of AFLW, as well as previewing the 2019 season.

Chyloe Kurdas on Why Focusing on the Scoreboard Misses the Point, 14 Jan 2019

Chyloe Kurdas is the former head of female football development, a Fox Footy commentator, GWS recruiter, and this week’s Kick like a Girl guest. From grassroots activism, navigating media engagement, and creating change from the inside, Chyloe’s work has been pivotal in getting the AFLW up and running. Chyloe talks about the masculine norms and behaviours that are woven into the fabric of footy and how the idea of ‘needing to be good to participate’ is used to block women’s access to sports.

Emily Fox and Carter O’Regen on Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion in Women’s Footy, 21 Jan 2019

This week I caught up with the intelligent and wonderful Emily Fox (St Kilda Sharks) and Carter O’Regen (Kew Football Club), who shared some of their lived experience as trans footballers playing in women’s leagues. Listen back as we dissect the AFL’s gender diversity policy, Hannah Mouncey’s exclusion and then withdrawal from the AFLW draft and more.

Leesa Catto and Kate O’Halloran Conduct a Special Team-by-Team Preview for 2019, 28 Jan 2019

This week’s Kick Like a Girl takes a special turn in time for the upcoming 2019 AFLW season. Taking listeners through a team-by-team preview, Kick Like a Girl host Kate O’Halloran and VFL legend Leesa Cato share their thoughts and predictions. The teams are split into two groups, with Conference A including Adelaide, Fremantle, North Melbourne and West Footscray. Conference B includes Brisbane, Carlton, Collingwood, Geelong and Greater Western Sydney.