What does it mean to belong? How do we ensure people feel at home in the AFLW community as the game continues to grow? From Beyonce to global sporting examples, Emma, Lucy and Julia are joined by special guests Dr Kasey Symonds, Rana Hussain, Kirby Bentley and Shaun Harvey to discuss how we foster a sense of belonging, and why it matters.With thanks to the AFL Players Association.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While we were MIA from podland, there were some significant sport meets culture moments that were VERY The Sanctum. What is the connection between Taylor and the Tillies? Can art inform our conversations about sport? Here, Emma, Lucy and Julia are joined by special guests Dr Kasey Symons, Georgie Tunny, and Shaun Harvey to look at fandom culture from all angles.With thanks to the AFL Players Association.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is your relationship with AFLW footy? What keeps us interested in long term relationships? Emma, Lucy and Julia are joined by special guests Daisy Pearce and Rana Hussain to interrogate where their relationships with the code are currently sitting. Plus, they talk fixtures, distractions as a weapon and the changes to sport globally.With thanks to the AFL Players Association.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the AFLW season around the corner, The Outer Sanctum is back. Across eight episodes, we’ll discuss the key topics that have kept us busy in the group chats. You’ll hear from some familiar voices as well as some new ones and we cannot wait to be back in your ears - for a good time, not a long time - from this Thursday!With thanks to the AFL Players Association.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We say goodbye to footy for 2022 and celebrate a remarkable premiership win for Daisy and her Demons. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma, Rana, and Nicole celebrate AFLW season seven and look ahead to an exciting Grand Final between the Lions and the Demons. Plus: the team discuss the the quirks of AFLW they never want to see the back of. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AFLW finals series is offering up some sweet treats. Emma, Rana and Lucy shared their highlights, and discussed their reaction to extra rounds in the AFLM, the ongoing floating fixture for AFLW, and a new betting scandal. We mentioned a few articles on gambling:This article calling for more to be done to protect young Australians from sports bettingA survey of club leaders found that almost three quarters think the amount of gambling advertising in footy is excessive Voters want gambling banned from sports sponsorship You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emma and Lucy share their Monday morning - and afternoon - phone calls as they debrief the finals and the questions around AFLW fixturing. They mention:AFLW: Lessons learned from switched seasonsYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Tess, Lucy and Nic discuss the increasing number of athletes finding their political voices, and the role of sponsorship in sport. We review - in true Sanctum style - the AFLW teams whose seasons have ended, and turn to Siren co-founder and commentator extraordinaire, Gemma Bastiani, for her tips for the first week of the finals.We mentioned:This article about Roxy Roux and her mum Gail Kinsell - watch the video! Vince Rugari spoke to Jackson Irvine about the Socceroos' remarkable statement ahead of the World CupMarnie Vinall wrote about the sport/politics debateYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Outer Sanctum went on a footy trip... enjoy! You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For two decades Shane McCurry has worked with the biggest names across high performance sport, business, government and education. His practice is dedicated to helping individuals, teams and organisations grow and thrive through a values-based approach focussed on purpose, connection and storytelling. In this extended chat, Rana and Shane talk about what makes culture, the future of sport leadership and the power of storytelling.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Round 8 of the AFLW delivered on and off the field with fantastic contests, milestone moments and celebrations of Pride around the country. Meanwhile, AFLM continued to deliver pure drama and Emma, Lucy and Tess analysed the surprise sacking of Brett Ratten from St Kilda through the lens of the small screen. Plus: Rana catches up with culture consultant Shane McCurry. Find out about Shane's work here.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we close off AFLW Round 7, Emma, Lucy, Shelley and Nic talk about Pride Round, and how far we’ve come since the first Hampson-Hardeman Cup. We tackle recent developments at Essendon, including issues around boardroom governance, the insularity of clubland, and the fraught notion of “culture wars”. Plus, Period Watch.We mentioned the latest episode of Chicks Talking Footy - listen to their excellent show here. You can also find out more about the work of Jason Tuazon-McCheyne and the Purple Bombers here.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the first ever Showdown to epic battles and brilliant comebacks, the AFLW served up more highlights than you can poke a stick at – not that Steve Price would have noticed. Emma, Nic and Tess talk about unhelpful media commentary, ways and means of speaking out, and what happens when you think you’re bigger than the game. Plus, Lucy speaks to AFLW Cats captain, Meg McDonald and we celebrate Australian basketball’s GOAT, Lauren Jackson.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AFLM grand final returned to the MCG for the first time in three years. Robbie Williams’ fuchsia suit almost stole the show, but it was Joel Selwood and his Cats that got the cream. Plus, we consider the serious allegations made against former officials at the Hawthorn football club, in a seismic week for footy that has once again raised complex questions about football’s relationship with race.Some of the articles/programs mentioned this week: Caroline Wilson's article in The Age plus this piece from Mathew Stokes The Ticket podcast hosted by Tracey HolmesOffsiders featuring Charlie KingMelbourne's Sabreena Duffy is raising money and awareness about kids in care - find out more hereYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes a good old point is all you need. After a big weekend of AFLW, AFLM prelims, and the Brownlow Medal, Emma, Lucy and Tess had lots to talk about. Plus: Rana catches up with North Melbourne President, Dr Sonja Hood.We mentioned Daisy Pearce speaking on SEN, it's well worth listening to the whole piece here.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a momentous week in world history, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Coinciding with the AFLW’s Indigenous round, questions arose about how we mourn, memorialise and confront complex histories. This week, Kate, Rana and Shelley explore these issues. In the spirit of Indigenous round, we also celebrate Indigenous language, culture and practices from around the grounds, and offer our tips for who will play in the men’s grand final.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the aftermath of our live show supported by Swinburne University, for Social Sciences Week, we dissect a massive week of footy, which saw four electrifying AFLM finals and a terrific display of AFLW, marred by injuries. We consider the legacy of Serena Williams, who has announced she’s evolving away from tennis. Is she the GOAT? And by what criteria?You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Footy is back! We reflect on an her-storic weekend of footy where the competition finally became whole, with all 18 clubs now fielding a women’s team. We also discuss trailblazers, and the importance of visibility and recognition of our past, both regarding women in sport and when it comes to confronting Australia’s colonial past.REMINDER: We are hosting a live event next week! It's free & we can't wait to see you. Register here.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the pointy end of the M and the W is just about to start so Emma, Tess and Lucy got together to share all their big feelings. They were joined by Kelli Underwood, to preview AFLW Season 7, and Akec Makur Chuot, to talk about life as a Hawk.The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Nic, Julia and Shelley discuss the continuing fallout from Adelaide’s 2018 pre-season camp following revelations from Eddie Betts and Josh Jenkins, unpacking notions of secret keeping, toxic masculinity, and the dangers of “bush psychology”. Rana talks with eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, about the commission’s work with the AFL in reducing online abuse and raising awareness of reporting options.Show notesYou heard part of Josh Jenkins' statement - read and listen back to the whole thing hereHere's how Mark Ricciuto responded to Eddie Betts' bookFind out more about the eSafety Commissioner's work with the AFL and the #PlayItFairOnline campaignThe song at the end of the episode is Colour Of Your Jumper by Archie RoachYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The top eight is starting to take shape and there is as much going on off-field as there is on the ground. Emma, Lucy and Rana discuss how genuine cultural change takes more work than performative gestures, how sponsorship can undercut other club values, and what might derail Tasmania's bid for an AFL licence. And how will you share the love between AFLW teams? Rana has some great tips to help navigate polyamorous waters.Show notesRead Samantha Lewis' excellent piece on the Manly jumper storyBen Abbatangelo wrote about how to give slogans more meaningA new hurdle for a Tasmanian licence Rana and Julia had an incredible chat about pride jumpers and religion earlier this year - listen back to that hereReminder: we have a live event coming up and we would absolutely love to see your faces. Tickets are free but you must register so head on over and book hereYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a thrilling weekend of footy, Emma, Lucy and Tess debate what makes a person 'clutch', whether Jack Ginnivan is being unfairly targeted and what the appropriate vessel would be for the grand final parade on the Yarra River. Plus: animals at the footy and a VERY special announcement. Show notesWe mentioned the Dollop podcast (which is hilarious). The small clip we played came from this episode.You heard correctly - we have a live event coming up. We would love to see your faces so find out more and book your spot here.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a huge week in the west, with a new mascot joining the manor. We welcome them into the fold and critically assess the fashion prowess of three of their counterparts. Going around the grounds, we venture to Jurassic Park, where clickbait culture treats women's accomplishments as fodder for gossip and derision, and old-fashioned masculinities as the idealised norm.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four new teams are joining the AFLW in season seven so let's get to know the coaches.Lauren Arnell is the coach of the inaugural Port Adelaide AFLW team. She caught up with Julia Chiera and spoke about her appointment to the senior role, what she's discovered about the footy world and herself along her three state footy journey and the importance of mentorship. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four new teams are joining the AFLW in season seven so let's get to know the coaches.Lucy speaks to Sydney Swans AFLW head coach Scott Gowans. He talks about the role club culture played in his move to the Swans, his approach to building the list and development pathways on and off the field. They also speak about rivalries, and raise the idea of some new competition in unexpected areas. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four new teams are joining the AFLW in season seven so let's get to know the coaches.Julia catches up with the coach of the inaugural Essendon team, Natalie Wood. She talks about her playing and coaching journey, how to rally a brand new team, building an impressive list and her hopes for a big round one match up. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four new teams are joining the AFLW in season seven so let's get to know the coaches. First, Emma catches up with Bec Goddard. Bec is no stranger to the Outer Sanctum and to women's footy, having coached Adelaide to a premiership in AFLW season one. She's back and this time she's coaching at Hawthorn, the club she grew up loving. She tells us about her memories of Waverley Park, her development and her hopes for the Hawks.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tess, Julia and Kate ask what the fight between Melbourne players says about masculinity, mental health and club culture, and consider the debate around the AFL's illicit drug policy, with guidance from Dr Annie Madden AO. Plus we offer up a special edition of omen watch and ask which footy song you'd bring back if you had the chance. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma, Julia and Rana look ahead to a seventh AFLW season and unpack the fast evolution of the league. In a game of Kiss, Marry, Dump, the team consider what they love about the competition and what they're happy to let go of. Plus, AFLW powerhouse Isabel Huntington talks about her new appointment to the AFLPA board, her life outside footy and a potential future in sports administration.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, as debate raged about who should take responsibility for the welfare of retired footballers, yet another mass shooting in the United States saw sporting figures and clubs taking matters into their own hands. Over at Wimbledon, we ask if the call for athletes to use their platform can go too far. Player movements are afoot in the AFLW with expansion signings, the draft and trade period. And we chat to Chelsea Roffey about the state of umpiring.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a new CBA for AFLW Season 7 and there's a lot to celebrate about it. Rana caught up with Paul Marsh from the AFLPA to discuss how the deal was done. And following the election we ponder the parallels between politics and sport, what we can learn from the success of the independents and do we need footy's first referendum?You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the lead-up to the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, we reflect on its power and significance. We unpack the recent debate about aggression in footy, and consider current interpretations of the 50m penalty. Finally, we talk to Collingwood AFLW star, Sabrina Frederick, about the impact the uncertainty surrounding the CBA and Season 7 is having on players and their families.SHOW NOTESLauren Wood on where the AFLW negotiations are at Cheryl Critchley argued passionately for our grand final to stay in the dayNeale Daniher 'loses voice, but not spirit in MND fight'You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a huge week in international politics, with the rights of pregnant people coming under renewed attack in the USA. What will this development mean for sport? Closer to home, with an election looming, we consider election omens and make our own pitches for your vote. Plus, player privacy, an update on AFLW, and a new report into umpire abuse. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected]  The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Nicole talks to multi award winning journalist Russell Jackson about the work he’s doing to give a voice to survivors of historical cases of child sexual abuse at some of our biggest and most beloved sporting clubs. CONTENT WARNING: This episode tackles difficult and sensitive issues including child sexual abuse and violence against children. If you or someone you know needs help or to talk: Lifeline - 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 1800 Respect - 1800 737 732 MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978 The most recent piece Russell and Nicole discuss is Adam's story. You can read the rest of Russell Jackson's work here. You can follow him on twitter here.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the announcement that AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan will leave the role at the end of the season, we do a temperature check on our relationship with footy and discuss what his legacy will be. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we refresh and unwind after the AFLW season, take a listen back to some of the great conversations we've had this year. If you missed it, Rana wrote an excellent piece in The Age about the end of the Gillon McLachlan era and what leadership the AFL might look to going forward. Read it here.Links to the full episodes from this week here:Craig Starcevich and Trent CooperHayley Miller Michael Wilson Brodie Grundy Liam ElphickYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's a wrap on AFLW season six. We celebrate the Crows big win, deal with breaking trade bombshells and ponder what comes next for the competition. Rana wrote about the Crows dynasty for the Guardian this week - read it here. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - AFLW Grand Final week. To mark the occasion and unpack who will win and why, we’re joined by two of the best footy brains in the business - AFLW coaches Craig Starcevich and Trent Cooper.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re at the pointy end of the AFLW season, and as we count down to Saturday’s Grand Final, we review the preliminary finals and preview what’s to come. We reveal the inside word from the W awards, and consider the challenges of expansion and the trade season. In the melee we discuss allegations of racism from Cyril Rioli about his time at Hawthorn, and unpack some of the many issues raised. And we bid a sad farewell to women’s footy giant, Ann Rulton. Vale Ann.Show notes:Read Nicole Hayes' piece in the Guardian this weekCelebrate Mick Stinear's 50th game as coach by reading Gemma Bastiani's insightsCraig Starcevich on how he really feels about expansionCyril and Shannon Rioli told their story to Caroline WilsonAnd here's how Hawthorn respondedYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Lucy chats with Michael Willson, Chief Photographer for the AFL, about being on the SCG in the crowd to capture the incredible images when Lance Franklin kicked his 1000th goal. They talk about the anxiety, joy and privilege of working on the sidelines of the game he loves. And he shares his feelings about the images that have stayed with him, and those that got away.You can see some of Michael Willson's photography on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/michaelcwillson/You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week saw jubilant scenes at the SCG as Buddy kicked his 1000th goal, chaotic scenes at the MCG as a fire alarm triggered an evacuation, and joyful scenes at the GABBA as Brisbane sailed into the AFLW prelim. Off field, we turned to the Oscars, and while women’s sport was being celebrated, an ableist "joke" and a violent response threatened to overshadow it all.Read what our Rana wrote about footy milestones this week in the GuardianWe mentioned:https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2022/03/28/1384564/academy-awards-drama-chris-rock-and-will-smith-expose-all-thats-wrong-with-masculinity-today?fbclid=IwAR3HUmbAYU56NrErQaPjZvHxaTzPTncLSYBPGbcr9OjqC9suRNfkdiRgpichttps://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2022/03/28/1384564/academy-awards-drama-chris-rock-and-will-smith-expose-all-thats-wrong-with-masculinity-today?fbclid=IwAR3HUmbAYU56NrErQaPjZvHxaTzPTncLSYBPGbcr9OjqC9suRNfkdiRgpichttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-20/aflw-acl-injuries-women-men-gender-inequality-hormones-hips/100859924You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Nicole catches up with Felice Arena, bestselling author of the popular Specky Magee kids’ books. Specky is turning twenty and to celebrate, a 20th Anniversary edition has been released along with Felice’s brand new kids’ book, The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan – about the adventures of a young girl who loves her footy, even though it’s war time 1942, and girls aren’t allowed to play.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AFLM is back, and the AFLW finals are finally underway. An impressive Freo put an end to North Melbourne’s season, but in an unexpected twist, a journalist became the biggest story of the week. We consider how we got here, and where we need to go next, in a week that challenged us all deeply.Further resources and reading:https://youtu.be/xYUthwfkmcAhttps://www.codesports.com.au/afl/underwood-female-broadcasters-should-not-be-publicly-humiliated-for-simply-doing-their-jobs/news-story/a68f48d617b289fae53491491d00137dhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/21/women-in-sports-media-are-exhausted-it-is-well-beyond-time-for-men-to-speak-uphttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/sexism-in-sports-media-a-man-behaves-badly-and-a-woman-pays-the-price-20220318-p5a5vd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflhttps://changeourgame.vic.gov.au/leadership-centre/flexible-sport-uniform-policies-keep-girls-in-the-gameYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Finals Eve for the AFLW so Lucy called footy analyst, Gemma Bastiani for some good old footy chat. Gemma previews the finals, reviews the season, and makes some predictions. Enjoy the great work of Gemma and other excellent women in sport over at Siren SportYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we farewell the home and away season, we take a look at the qualifying finals, and discuss the possibility of an August 2022 start for the next AFLW season -- the pros, the cons, and the whatabouts. We also discuss a recent global report which - in news that shocked no one - indicates Australian men have some of the most sexist views in the western world.For an in depth read on the August season debate, read our own Rana Hussain's take on it in the Guardian You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kate catches up with discrimination law expert, academic and former footy scout Liam Elphick, to discuss the "Save Women's Sport" bill currently before federal parliament. What does it mean and how would it work if it became law? They consider the implications for trans and intersex athletes and some of the bill's troubling unintended consequences.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about breaking records and breaking systems as we reflect on the final week of the home and away games and IWD.We mentioned:https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/international-womens-day-2022-sarah-perkins-hits-back-at-faceless-online-trolls/news-story/9c84b96836644541082f0d85b33fc89bYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rana catches up with Collingwood AFLM player Brodie Grundy. They chat about life outside footy, the impact of a new coach, what success really looks like and what they have learned from the Do Better report.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a seismic week in global politics with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We look at how sportspeople and organisations around the world have responded, and closer to home, reflect on footy’s fraught relationship with the imagery of war. We also ask: how do we inspire women to take up sport? Plus all the AFLW highlights.We mentioned:Why we need to stop using war metaphorsStop the Bombing! Essendon's nickname a crass insult to modern societyUkraine Crisis AppealDonate to NSW SES You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Shelley caught up with Richmond’s Tessa Lavey to chat about cross-coding, being a role model, and the story behind the Tigers’ Indigenous jumper.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we embrace the AFLW festival of footy, we discuss the latest concussion research, the role of player – and mascot! – unions, and what really drives change. And, as we farewell Red Rooster at the G, we offer an alternative footy menu.We mentioned:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-20/aflw-kirsten-mcleod-gender-concussion-women-sport/100810750https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/feb/21/predict-aflw-flag-winner-if-you-must-just-mind-the-caveats-and-asterisks https://www.womens.afl/news/85864/indigenous-coach-makes-history-with-vic-metro-appointmenthttps://twitter.com/shelleyware/status/1494507849036492803?s=24You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate phones Melbourne star Libby Birch to discuss Libby’s recent call for an historic joint collective bargaining agreement for the AFLM and AFLW. Libby also reflects on some of the lessons that first generation AFLW players are teaching the next generation about the history of women’s struggle for equality in sport.We mentioned:https://www.womens.afl/news/84186/birch-come-on-boys-join-the-push-for-a-historic-joint-cbaYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's no such thing as "perfect conditions" this AFLW season. What are the fixes? There are lots of suggestions out there, we discuss them, and come up with some of our own.We mentioned:https://twitter.com/leesacatto/status/1492667684844027909?s=21https://twitter.com/siekmanwayne/status/1492467442114646021?s=21https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/mark-robinson-aflw-season-is-a-mess-and-problems-are-mounting-for-the-afl/news-story/a5de0d7295f186288cc8bb6b329b7cf0https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/afl-womens-players-grapple-with-injuries-and-flowon-effects-that-reach-far-beyond-footy-field/news-story/27c02b2aa77dcbcb2e34c6ee2063e04bhttps://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/aflw-2022-extreme-covid-protocols-hit-clubs-in-perth-and-all-the-news-ahead-of-round-7/news-story/1c972233bfc84fdf62c107e79f027650https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-02-11/roc-nation-super-bowl-2022-halftime-show-nflhttps://adelaideunited.com.au/news/adelaide-united-officially-launches-pride-gameYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tess and Lucy call Fremantle captain, Hayley Miller, to talk about life on the road, leadership, and how the team are regrouping back in WA. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The heat is on and there are some familiar faces at the top of the ladder. Leadership is on the agenda again, and we discuss some examples from further afield. And we celebrate 5 years of the AFLW. We mentioned:https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/feb/07/five-years-after-the-first-each-aflw-game-marks-march-towards-progresshttps://www.instagram.com/n0meshath/And a follow up to one of the stories we discussed is here:https://www.sundaypost.com/sundaypost/fp/david-goodwillie-pay-off/You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Julia and Rana sat down to discuss Haneen Zreika’s decision to opt out of wearing the Pride jumper. They talked about the complex feelings it stirred up and asked each other questions, as they sought to make sense of the moment. We mentioned:https://overland.org.au/author/fahad-ali/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6893652816452313088-sA4sYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barty, big bucks and boycotts. We discuss whether being a member makes you a “good fan”, sportswashing, and the function of nostalgia. And we look ahead to this week’s Fifth Quarter with Rana and Julia. We mentioned:https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/31/alfw-pride-round-jumper-debate-provides-litmus-test-for-true-inclusion-and-diversity?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever the confused fan, Rana calls academic and co-founder of Siren Sport, Dr Kasey Symons, to talk about sports fandom. They discuss the uniqueness of AFLW fans, representation of sports fans in pop culture and what it means to be a ‘true’ sports fan.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the wash up from Pride Round and consider what more there is to do when it comes to themed rounds and inclusion. We also talk about some of the ways in which politics and sport have collided this week, and reflect on whether they are ever separate in the first place?We mentioned https://www.cbc.ca/sports/opinion-shireen-ahmed-france-ban-hijab-1.6325820https://twitter.com/muslimwinsport?s=21https://instagram.com/muslimwomensportnetwork?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CZBDsIrLvir/?utm_medium=copy_linkYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Tess calls Kate to unpack one of the most controversial weeks in the history of tennis, as men’s world number one Novak Djokovic is deported from Australia. They explore why he was ejected, what the decision means for the refugees currently languishing in detention, and some of the uncomfortable possibilities the case raises for athletes’ free speech into the future.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do all siblings require a cup? We discuss the power of sisters, the power of Pride, and life lessons from the AFLW. We mentioned:https://thewest.com.au/sport/aflw/aflw-2022-west-coast-will-be-the-only-club-not-to-wear-a-pride-jumper-for-aflw-pride-round--c-5345924?utm_campaign=share-icons&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&tid=1642418777369You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate phones AFL expert commentator Chyloe Kurdas to unpack round one. Chyloe also reflects on a range of off-field issues, including the use of skin fold tests and how an emphasis on players’ weight can impact their mental health, and how an influx of women commentators are changing the way these and other issues are analysed, for the better.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cruel SummerRound one is done and we celebrate the highs, but sadly there were some lows. We discuss the spate of injuries, the timing of the season, and the skills we saw on display.We mentioned:https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/the-w-with-sharni-and-sam/episode-two-erin-phillips/13700826https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/absolutely-devastated-for-izzy-third-acl-tear-confirmed-for-dogs-star-huntington-20220110-p59n1d.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/10/aflw-returns-with-distinctly-higher-quality-of-play-on-showYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emma phones Western Bulldogs VFLW head coach, Kirby Bentley, to catch up on the excitement around her recent appointment. Hear about the impact Covid is having in clubland in this fly on the wall phone call. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Footy’s back and so are we! On the eve of Season 6, we discuss the challenges presented by the pandemic, practice match results and coaching. And we’re joined by Nicole Livingstone, General Manager, Women’s Football at the AFL. We mentioned:https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/aflw-2022-league-backs-players-to-mitigate-covid-risk-in-order-to-avoid-another-interrupted-season/news-story/1c4b6564f0ef5ed3a8b994807d24745ahttps://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/part-time-players-full-time-responsibility-covid-19-is-stretching-aflw-20220103-p59lih.htmlYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final pod of the year we offer up some non-denominational gifts, and an interview with Zoe Daniel - journalist, foreign correspondent, political candidate and footy brat. It's a romp.We mentioned:https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781250316776/https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760987411/https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitshttps://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/other-books/28-Brandon-Jack-9781760876777https://www.hachette.com.au/aja-barber/consumed-the-need-for-collective-change-colonialism-climate-change-and-consumerismhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/534777/women-in-sports-by-rachel-ignotofsky/https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/the-end-of-the-world-is-bigger-than-loveYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rana and Nicole are joined by author and former AFL footballer, Brandon Jack, to discuss his memoir, 28, a candid exploration of the pressures of pursuing a career in elite footy. Brandon talks openly about notions of success and failure, and explores the complexities of masculinity, sexuality, and addiction in professional footy, as well as the role of creativity in his life.We mentioned:https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/other-books/28-Brandon-Jack-9781760876777You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate is joined by the President of the Richmond Football Club, Peggy O'Neal AO, fresh from being named as Melburnian of the Year. Peggy was recognised for promoting women in leadership, and for her work to secure stable housing for women and children. She tells us about these dual passions, and looks ahead to her final year at the helm of the Tigers.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Alicia is joined by the comedic sporty legend HG Nelson talking about his book, The Fairytale: A Real and Imagined History of Australian Sport. HG takes us through his love of all things sport and some very strange fairytale highlights. (Please note, the chat includes a swear and what we think are some howling dogs.)We mentioned:https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760985271/You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Lucy is joined by GWS Giant, Nicola Barr, to discuss the ways she and other athletes are lending their voices to the calls for climate action.We discussed:https://www.aflp4ca.org.au/https://www.thecooldown.com.au/You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaun Burgoyne is a legend of the game, a proud Kokatha-Warai man who is a leader on and off the field. He joined Shelley and Kate this week to reflect on his career and the themes of his new book: football, family and respect. We mentioned:https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460707715/silk/You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I’m Not A Runner” is a documentary four years in the making. It follows the journey of a group of novice runners who train for and run the 2018 New York Marathon. They are motivated and lead by an incredible woman, Anna Liptak. Emma and Lucy were delighted to chat with Anna this week, about her journey and this inspiring and powerful film.You can stream the film here:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/imnotarunnerWe mentioned:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/broad-radio#/You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Julia sits down with Chloe Dalton. Chloe is a multi-sport athlete, an Olympic gold medallist with Australia’s Rugby 7s team, an accomplished basketballer, and a supremely talented footballer. She is also the founder of The Female Athlete Project. We hear from Chloe about her drive, resilience and excitement about joining her new AFLW team, GWS Giants.We mentioned:https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are inclusive organisations and lucrative brands mutually exclusive? Can a 'brand' be an agent of change for good? Is 'brand' a dirty word when it comes to inclusion? In this week's Fifth Quarter, Rana sits down with Brand Strategist, futurist and advocate, Keeva Stratton (Quip Brands) to talk about the power of sport, inclusion and getting 'brand' right. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight from a Premiership win, Hester Brown (Significant Others Podcast) and Ben Brown (Melbourne FC) sit down with Rana and Nicole to talk about the Grand Final, changing clubs and footy culture.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Auld AcquaintanceThere’s a grand old new flag on the block. We rounded up (nearly) the whole Sanctum to celebrate the Premiership and the season that was. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the Grand Final, Emma caught up with a favourite son of the West, Bob Murphy. They discussed his imminent move to WA, footy’s changing culture, and what he wanted to be when he grew up. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One Day In SeptemberIt’s Grand Final week and we’re trying to feel the feels. We talk about redemption, history and class. And we give you our premiership predictions, Sanctum style. We mentioned:https://viewer.mapme.com/3c6965be-0119-4e7b-922d-14d54416c7c3?fbclid=IwAR34VkNTsQDZQOw2c5-F4NaQK9hgwCBxi8Ex1VJYH21NhbE493qgdQ1fmf8https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-18/suggests-afl-pioneer-tom-wills-participated-indigenous-massacres/100463708https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-19/experts-add-weight-to-discovery-tom-wills-indigenous-massacre/100469428https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-19/cricket-australia-afl-respond-to-tom-wills-allegations/100473956https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/decolonizing-methodologies-9781786998132/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-20/how-to-watch-2021-afl-grand-final-live-stream/100475802You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shelley caught up with pioneering football coach, Peta Searle. Peta reflects on the rich history of women's football, coaching, and leaving St Kilda. And while she is moving on, it's clear that she still has some unfinished business.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Grand Final is a fairytale but are we on the same page? We relive the Preliminary Finals, look forward to the Brownlow, and discuss footy as a double edged-sword. We mentioned:https://meanjin.com.au/blog/my-heart-beats-true/https://play.acast.com/s/sentimentalgarbage/introducing-sentimentalinthecity-withdollyaldertonYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kate and Nicole catch up with Kurt Fearnley. An extraordinary athlete, now retired from sport, he’s a champion for disability rights. They discuss the global Paralympic family’s unique bond, the international mission to save 50 Afghan athletes and their families, the importance of community for people living with disabilities, and the superstition that was the key to Kurt’s sporting success.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Return of Goody Proctor Finals footy gave us swings and roundabouts and didn’t we love it! We discuss leadership, pay, protest and home. And we have some laughs along the way. We discussed:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/republicans-us-texas-anti-abortion-law/13530158https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afghanistan-rescue-mission-australia-steps-up/id898138253?i=1000533389383https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-trade-news-whispers-rumours-2021-crazy-money-free-agents-longterm-contracts-analysis-luke-parker-first-crack/news-story/74ecaccc23ed6f875abd29b2e4e5d3edhttps://www.workplay.com.au/https://twitter.com/1170sen/status/1433701546802429952?s=20https://www.womenonside.com.au/post/afghan-football-support-initiativehttps://asf.org.au/projects/women-onside-limited/afghan-football-support-network/You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate and Rana catch up with Francis Awaritefe. A former Socceroo, Francis is now a human rights lawyer and Chair of Professional Footballers Australia. They discuss his anti-racism work, the Matildas’ fight for equal pay, challenging the structures of whiteness, and the problem with “inclusion”.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They Were On A BreakSpring is here and so are finals. While one team will have to play without a key player, is another up against a curse? We ask what we are willing to accept in a post-COVID world, and what is the best way to bring about change. We mentioned: https://www.newsroom.co.nz/lockerroom/silver-ferns-want-more-mums?fbclid=IwAR2GntCfY-bUUPmH89yCMbK4y2LZq7CR1l6oDxJ6fQ_Si1_01lJBO4TGbWwhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19406940.2021.1955727?journalCode=risp20https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250223210https://footyology.com.au/its-the-boys-clubs-world-were-just-living-in-it/https://www.thecooldown.com.au/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/buddy-and-friends-urge-australia-to-boot-up-climate-action-20210830-p58n81.htmlYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole and Lucy sit down with investigative journalist, Michael Warner, to discuss his new book, The Boys Club: Power, Politics, and the AFL, which lifts the lid on the stories and scandals that have plagued the AFL.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Time or The MonocleWe celebrate the induction of Debbie Lee into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, the evacuation of a group of Afghan athletes, and some welcome Tassie news. And we ask what do you do when you don’t agree with your club president? “Googling with Felicity” is back and we applaud some well-known Australians who are setting culture and a place at the table for some awesome new ‘skivvies’. We discussed:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-23/afghanistan-female-athletes-find-refuge-in-australia/100398388?fbclid=IwAR0ND3XNoJjXm1iVw4AUfkH_85okFLJ9oUwCTv1UwkgfGUPIy9DeQXvEitkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sport-the-taliban-and-the-women-of-afghanistan/id898138253?i=1000532611941You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Betts has meant so much to all of us. On the eve of his 350th and final game he sat down with Shelley Ware to share some of his highs and lows, and lessons for all of us. We will miss what he brings to the game, but we haven’t heard the last of Eddie Betts.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Symbolically, Truly, DeeplyThe AFLW is becoming whole, will the AFL expand to Tasmania too? We farewell a great and discuss when symbols matter. And we share some secrets of the group chat.We mentioned:https://www.wheelercentre.com/news/match-report-for-ahead-of-the-game-sport-storytelling-and-symbolismYou can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the the inaugural episode of the Fifth Quarter. We're thrilled that our first guest is Lisa Alexander AM; the former coach of the Australian netball team, a freedom fighter for equality in sport, and a Hawks fan. Emma caught up with Lisa to discuss coaching, equality in sport and the announcement of the AFLW expansion.You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Scaramuccis and a Flag Walk We’re back and ready to discuss the big issues of the week. What is the answer to the lack of female senior coaches in the AFLW and what do we think about the changes to the schedule? We reflect, once again, on racism in football and discuss ways forward. And we relive our favourite moments of the Tokyo Olympics. We mentioned:How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi Other book suggestions:Why We Kneel How We Rise by Michael HoldingForty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete by William C. Rhoden You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at [email protected] The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changes are coming to the AFLW season for 2022 so do we need to prepare ourselves for Christmas Eve footy? Women struggle to grab top jobs in sport and according to Leigh Russell, former CEO of Swimming Australia, it has nothing to do with a lack of educa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media platforms have made welcome changes to protect people from abuse, we talk to Tanya Hosch about the role the AFL has played in bringing this about. And a new report says visibility is the key to growing women's sport. Hester Brown, gender advo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2021 AFLW season was bigger and better than anyone could have hoped for and we rejoice with Brisbane's Nat Grider. Brianna Davey and Kiara Bowers tell us they couldn't be more delighted to share this years top award and Rising Star winner Tyla Hanks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's only one Grand Final a year and this is it. AFL GM of Women's Footy Nicole Livingstone reflects on a great season and says next year will be even better. Brisbane's Belle Dawes says her team is a tight unit and they're ready to roar while Adelaide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2021 AFLW season was bigger and better than anyone could have hoped for and we rejoice with Brisbane's Nat Grider. Brianna Davey and Kiara Bowers tell us they couldn't be more delighted to share this years top award and Rising Star winner Tyla Hanks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's only one Grand Final a year and this is it. AFL GM of Women's Footy Nicole Livingstone reflects on a great season and says next year will be even better. Brisbane's Belle Dawes says her team is a tight unit and they're ready to roar while Adelaide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Outer Sanctum checks in with all four Preliminary final teams and Emma Kearney explains why she will keep kneeling whenever the national anthem is played. While we know the AFLW GF is getting its own Saturday afternoon timeslot what's happening with t Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the pointy end of the season and the panel takes a deep dive into this week's Preliminary finals round including key player match-ups and a look at the leading players likely to impact the scoreline. Collingwood's Steph Chiocci and Melbourne's Maddi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sydney Swans only changed two words in their theme song this week to make it inclusive and bring it into the 21st century. It's the final round of the home and away games and Crows midfielder Ebony Marinoff can't pick a GF favourite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Chiera calls on the AFL to implement score review technology in the women's game and avoid a potential Grand Final disaster. Long time friends Emma Kearney and Ellie Blackburn discuss how to play against each other at the elite level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week was a kick in the guts for many of us when an AFL Coterie group booked a function at a venue that only accepts male membership and is steeped in Colonialist history.  Also, a flexible approach to uniforms for girls could make all the difference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've reached the halfway point of the 2021 AFLW home and away games and it's time to take stock of the teams, the fixture and the League in this, the 5th season of AFLW. Winners are grinners at Richmond; Rana Hussain catches up with Captain Katie Brennan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round but can we all be doing more to imbed indigenous culture into our everyday? And we find out 'The Story' behind the design on Melbourne FC's Indigenous Round jumper. Also, Is Old, Is Good! Age doesn't seem to weary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last minutes changes to the AFLW fixture is proving challenging for players and clubs alike. Should the AFL expand into Tasmania, the Northern Territory or further afield into Asia? And finally, GWS and the Blues notch their first wins of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What have we learnt from the first two rounds of AFLW 2021, what can we expect from Rd 3 and does Eddie McGuire's resignation signal the end of racism in the AFL? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seasons barely underway but already four clubs are in quarantine and another club is busy fending off accusations of systemic racism. Also, a preview of this weekend's pride game and why we still need it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Footy's back in 2021. Who are the players to watch and how are GWS faring on the road? Also, we hear from one of footy's best friendships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's a wrap for season 2020. The footy caucus vote on some of the biggest issues of the year and fair warning - there's a finale song for the fifth quarter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the penultimate round of the longest footy season of our lives and a big weekend lies ahead. Preliminary finals, the Brownlow and beard against beard. Plus: What exactly is a footy club culture and how do you fix it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An epic weekend of footy finals full of highs and heartbreak, a look at the AFLW draft and does the concept of participation need a makeover? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As AFLW gears up for a new start, the end of careers in AFLM begs the question - how does the industry look after players leaving the game? Plus: Sport and art collide and a footy story decades in the making from Sarah Loh, the CEO of the South Metro Juni Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We say farewell to a home and away season like no other and consider the different ways athletes are valued. Plus: Carlton's Dennis Armfield on community, using your voice and being an ally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seasons are on the line, grand final entertainment is on the horizon and big plans are in the works for women's footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covid breaches, culture questions and clutch goals. What round is it anyway? Plus: Shelley and Kate on their action against racism on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The premiership cup heading into quarantine in QLD, revelations about Danny Frawley's CTE diagnosis and big changes from local footy to the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Doug Nicholls Round gave rise to some great football, the relocation of Dreamtime and a conversation about the legacy of Robert Muir. Plus: Patty Kinnersly pays tribute to Yasmin Horsham, a pioneer of women's footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The festival is over but maybe not forever and how about those Blues? Plus: Shelley Ware on the Free the Flag movement and AFLW trade week with Lucy & Julia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a bye week for the Sanctum to rest up for the rest of the footy festival. Enjoy this special episode featuring our own Lucy Race reading Miriam Sved's story Rookie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captains lacking clutch, making calls and dealing with breaches. Covid slip ups in the hubs dominated off field while some new faces dominated on field. Plus: Western Bulldogs star Izzy Huntington joins us to talk AFLW trade week - hug your loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the biblical 20 days and 20 nights of footy, the Sanctum got together for a special evening pod. We talk goalkicking, Serena's epic birthday present for her daughter and a subscription service that could give you a Ratten-Rally or a Clarko-S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia, joined us to speak about women in leadership, footy and her love of zombie movies. Plus: There's 20 days and 20 nights of football coming our way, including our favourite new timeslot - detention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A small virus has thrown a big spanner in all of our plans. Let's check in with our people in the Outer to see how they're going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hubs, border closures and a spate of syndesmosis - tis but a flesh wound and the 2020 season rolls on. We're joined by AFLW superstar Erin Phillips to tell us about the #WeGotYou campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the 2020 premier need an asterisk or an exclamation mark? The fixture is up in the air and there's a pandemic going on but we can always rely on docos, dropping the ball and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to keep us entertained. Plus: How schools are usin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took three rounds for a Covid-19 case to rock the footy world. To find out what it all means, we cross to the boundary to speak to Dr Norman Swan. Plus: The unpredictability of season 2020 and the latest on AFLW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you ever needed a reminder that sport is political, footy's second round was it. And what's the point of a pathway if the door isn't open? Plus: Three votes for Matt Rowell, Fumbly McGee and the St Kilda Drive-in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Footy's back and the Sanctum is excited. There are philosophical preparations from one club, lessons from 1915 and a treat for Hamilton fans. Guest: Tim Livingstone, General Manager of Football Performance at the Richmond Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a volatile week in the world, people are finding their voices but how can we change the systems to make sure they get heard? Plus: The AFL's focus on mental health and well being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're training in socially distant groups, cleaning the microphones between each use and jigsaw puzzling at high altitude. Footy will be back in a jiffy and so will we. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2020 part two is ready for lift off. As we await the fixture, questions are asked about privilege, other competitions and comparisons with other industries. Plus: A special fifth quarter to mark what would have been the 2020 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Issues such as Dean Laidley, the Adelaide sanctions and that TikTok mop video require nuance, context and balance - but is our footy media able to give that to us? Plus: Natasha Stott Despoja on sport diplomacy and family violence and GWS Giant Haneen Zri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything old is new again - from Billie Jean King's ideas to movie classics. Plus: The legal minefield of Covid-19 and how are AFLW players spending iso? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A plan for AFL quarantine hubs faces backlash and we line the digital red carpet to catch up with three of the AFLW's best and brightest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we await save the date cards from Gillon McLachlan about a return of footy, we discuss the lessons men's sport might learn from women's sport, player discretions and talk ALFPA AFLW awards. Plus: North Melbourne Football Operations Manager Laura Kane o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The leadership legacy of Adam Goodes, the big questions being asked of sports fans and how crisis is making us reassess value. Plus: Paralympian Daniela Di Toro on how the Tokyo games might have a different focus and how you can up your table tennis game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look into how the Sanctum are spending another footy-less week and how the financial strains facing the league might impact the game we love. Plus: Chelsea Randall is running again and she's got a puppy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dedicated to a dear friend of ours, without whom The Outer Sanctum would never exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the sudden cancellation of the AFLW season, we go around the grounds to check in with the clubs, players and fellow Sanctumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To footy or not to footy? That was the question. The show went ahead but it sounded a bit different. And as AFLW gets to the unexpected pointy end of the season, we pay tribute to a retiring favourite, a coach who made the best and the history making Suns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With coronavirus keeping punters away from live matches, how are you celebrating footy when you can't get to the game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Outer Sanctum this week we speak to both the ladies and gents about the women they admire on the eve of International Women's Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tess sings!...You've been warned! Our own Shelley Ware's been immortalised in a new museum and we speak with the Demon's Libby Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we celebrate the AFLW Pride round plus we'll head to the Sunshine State for the inaugural Q-Clash! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rivalries old and new clash this week in round 2 of the AFLW and as a player, what response do you get when you switch clubs to play for your arch rival? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the AFL men's competition become the AFLM? AFLW boss Nicole Livingston and the head of AFL Football Operations Steve Hocking step into The Outer Sanctum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Footy's back and so are we. There are four new teams joining the AFLW competition so let's get to know them ahead of round one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final show of the year and there's a big surprise for you. Plus: We preview the 2019 AFLM Grand Final - oranges versus overdogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tickets, Toby and Tayla Harris. An update on the AFLW CBA, preliminary final omens and VFLW Collingwood coach Penny Cula-Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tayla Harris unveils her bronze statute and ABC's Catherine Murphy talks about footy media, snooker and lining up against Cora Staunton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goodbye bye round and hello ARC. Lessons from the 2019 season and rediscovering the magic of football. Guests: Richmond CEO Brendon Gale and VicMetro's Jodi Webb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stars - how to identify them, how to honour them, how to be them. Guests: Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams and Liam Elphick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reconsidering the defaults, celebrating the penultimate round of 2019 and saying goodbye to another generation of footballers. Plus: AFLW and Survivor star Abbey Holmes and author Scott Pearce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"This game does not exist without women at all levels of club land, community land - every part of the game has been supported by women". Sam Mostyn on how to elevate women in football, Adam Goodes and Sydney's AFLW dreams. Plus: Ben Simmonds, Simone Bi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A farewell to AFLX, progress in footy's approach to mental health and spy thrillers in the back pages of the papers. Plus: Stan Grant and Nova Peris ask whether Australia is prepared for the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boundaries of friendships and protests, unforeseen consequences of the runner ban and grand final predictions. Plus: Essendon VFLW captain Courtney Ugle shares her visions for the game and tells how footy saved her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Schwab on player associations, human rights and sport's social license, Shelley Ware explains barriers in footy media and in the aftermath of the screening of the Final Quarter - how do we move past roadblocks in difficult conversations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another wild weekend of AFLM, female athletes pushing back on expectations and feminist French philosopher Grant Birchall returns to football. Guests: Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins and Hannah Mouncey reflect on new guidelines for the inclus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IN: AFLW superstars Sabrina Frederick and Melissa Hickey. Plus: The unveiling of Nicky Winmar's statue and we take a trip to London to meet the Swanettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating footy upsets, caretaker coaches and diverse athletes who are taking up space. Adele Pavlidis from Griffith University shares her research and anonymous insights into the experiences of AFLW players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk legacies: historic female barrackers, sporting heroes making their own history and a coach on a mission to change footy in NSW. Guests: Alicia Eva from the GWS Giants, Chyloe Kurdas and Matthew Klugman from Victoria University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snowflakes, pinching, mowers and vests. Plus: Dr Tiarna Ernst talks Gold Coast Suns and Paul Groves and from the archives, Professor Barry Judd explains how different approaches to history impact the Australian Rules origin story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resistance, reconciliation, representation and runners. Special guest: Geoff Davis from the Central Kimberley Football League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Footy diplomacy, changes in the AFLM and AFLW coaching ranks, Adam Goodes and Hall of Fame highlights. Special guests: Ian Darling, the maker of the Final Quarter and Michelle Cowan from the West Coast Eagles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Footy from outside the box with special guests Corbin Middlemas and USA AFLW draft hopefuls Sara Edwards Rohner and Dani Marshall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Sir Doug Nicholls Round of the 2019 AFL season. Leanne Brooke from The Long Walk reflects on the 15th anniversary of Michael Long's walk for change and Essendon's cultural leadership. Plus: The designers of the Richmond and Carlton indigenous jum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The changing face of football media and a growing emphasis on the importance of language. St Kilda legend Nathan Burke on women's footy, helmets and hall of fame criteria. Plus: Phil Cleary takes his teachings to the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Caster Semenya ruling and why it matters, Adam Selwood on the energy of women’s football and which West Coast father-daughters we might see playing AFLW and Patty Kinnersly from Our Watch talks about the power of footy and why doing nothing does harm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating social media, Chelsea Roffey on umpiring and gender equality and the inside gossip on AFLW trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Amna Karra Hassan, an absolute football powerhouse from Sydney's west who is changing the football landscape and find out what life is like for one of the AFL mascots Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Scullie tells us about her life with 300 game legend Eddie Betts. The Red Wedding of trade period heats up in the AFLW and why you should just 'play like a person'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richmond President Peggy O'Neal talks about Katie Brennan, Dustin Martin and Peggy the cat. Some of football's other most influential women talk about the future. Plus: Mr P meets Mr T. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love letters to AFLW, language matters and behind the scenes of the W Awards. Plus: Exclusive interviews from the AFLPA MVP Awards with Bri Davey, Maddy Prespakis, Courtney Cramey and Courtney Gum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look back at season three of the AFLW season. Melbourne co-captain Elise O'Dea talks about their year and explains a link to Amelia Earhart, Shelley Ware on racism in footy and her beloved Carlton going to a grand final and Cecilia McIntosh reflects on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first ever AFLW preliminary final week but the news was dominated by discussion about a photo of Tayla Harris. Katie Brennan joins the panel to talk social media, conferences and the Bulldogs and Sabrina Frederick Traub responds to rumours about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GWS captain Amanda Farrugia on an emotional win for her club and equity in footy. Kangaroos coach Scott Gowans delves into his quotebook and reflects on their first season. Chyloe Kurdas does the maths on who can play finals in AFLW season three and pays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bec Goddard on her coaching aspirations and favourite proverbs and Lord Mayor Sally Capp talks Collingwood, changing cultures and accepting failure. Plus: Hall of fame criteria and a look at AFLW round six. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirby Bentley shares her footy story and her best Dennis Cometti impersonation, Shae Sloane describes how she found her way back to football and Chyloe Kurdas on what's going wrong at Collingwood. Plus: participation rates in female footy are rising but w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Foster takes us inside the Save Hakeem campaign and reveals the passion for Australian values driving him, GWS coach Alan McConnell on conferences and creating history and Kangaroos assistant coach LJ Morecroft on pathways for women and North's domi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kangaroos dominate Friday night footy, the ACL club, bridesmaid rashies and the power of sport and predictions. Special guests: Izzy Huntington, Sabrina Frederick-Traub and Sarah Perkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning and blackouts at the footy, what happens when you meet your heroes and a recap of AFLW round one with Chyloe Kurdas and Dr Bridie O'Donnell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News from the off-season and AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk grand finals, Brownlow night, coaching, and women in media. Guest Sanctumer Caroline Wilson, and special guests VFLW Premiership coach Patrick Hill and Brett Kirk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk rules, statues and sportsmanship, with a trophy on the side. Special guest screenwriter and comedian, Damian Callinan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk Serena and sexism, fixtures and conferencing. Special guest, concussion expert Professor John Olver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk "free" agency, gender diversity, and Colin Kaepernick. Special guest Dr J. R. Latham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk ticketing issues, Serena's tutu, and losing our collective minds. Special guest Fiona Vines, on BHP's ambitious plan for gender equality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk press conferences, leadership, politics and footy. Special guest Ashley Browne, Adam McNicol and Rana Hussain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the promise, the power, and the panning of AFLW. Special guests Phil Egan and Dr Sean Gorman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk AFLW Season 3, and the impact of a single punch. Special comments Rana Hussain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk "game adjustments", toughness and weakness, and THAT goal. Special guest George Megalogenis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonding on the field, brawling off the field, and finding ways to share the space. Special guest Emilie Collyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk team psychology, Brownlow predictions and dealing with hard knocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Brisbane Lions Women’s CEO Breeanna Brock and hear from past winners of the Football Woman of the Year Award, Bec Goddard, Debbie Lee, Jan Cooper and Daisy Pearce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss when things go wrong in the commentary box. Special guests Dr Tiarna Ernst and Professor Sarah Joseph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A live recording of the Outer Sanctum podcast from the MTC featuring special guest Wil Anderson. Warning: does contain coarse language Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the link between language, inequality and violence, and unpack diversity in coaching. Special guests Laura Youngson and Ben Sandhu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is football sport or entertainment? We discuss player welfare, changes to the AFLW fixture, and Community Cup with Rohan Brooks and Rory Burnside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk football in the pike position, Mr P roadshow and Floss Lyon. Special guest: Michelle Redfern from Williamstown FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk CTE, taking a knee and Sir Doug Nicholls round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at AFLW expansion, women in sport, and vulnerability. Special guests Sam Cooney and Kirby Fenwick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coaching, umpiring and learning to listen. We talk to Angie Greene from Stand Up Events and Dr Anita Heiss — author, advocate and Lifetime Ambassador of The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mea Culpa corner, power and privilege, and gender pathways with special guest Sanctumer, Australia Diamonds coach, Lisa Alexander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at fan behaviour, quality coaching and the idea of respect and responsibility. Special guest Carolyn Worth from South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the bump, the boot, and the seagull. Special guest Dr Deb Waterhouse-Watson talking media, sexual violence and sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at how the AFLW lost the inaugural Premiership coach, we talk injuries, comebacks and... Is Canada in the Commonwealth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk biting, gambling, statistics and "The Melissa Etheridge Experience", chatting with the rockstar herself. Plus lots of actual football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk old fashioned footy, maintaining perspective, and the VFLW memo, with guest Sanctumer Shelley Ware. Special guest, VFLW coach Patrick Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season wrap and where to next. Katie’s in court, and (some very bad) singing. Special guest Chyloe Kurdas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time changes, game changers and ins and outs. Special guests Hester and Ben Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Injuries: both structural and maths related. And why one size fits all football is not the answer. Featuring Bridie O’Donnell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Respect, responsibility, remorse, and redemption. Plus Martin Flanagan talks about his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Records, results and revenue. And a look at grassroots footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk Pride Game, coaching, and the rough and tumble, on field and off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football relativity, ACLs, and can we keep the W? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at footy media, money, and coaching, plus the latest on AFLW. And we review Sam Lane’s new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bright-eyed and ready for the second AFLW season we reflect on what's been and what's been happening. With special guest Sam Mostyn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The morning after pod from Punt Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for last tips and omens. Kelli Underwood and Western Bulldogs player Jordan Roughhead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for last tips and omens. Kelli Underwood and Western Bulldogs player Jordan Roughhead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politics in sport, finals mania and inside the mind of a coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finals frenzy, extra time and almost-haiku. Special guests Hannah Mouncey and Peggy O'Neal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a player is delisted? Racism, finals omens and AFLW State of Origin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finals, the AFLW State of Origin and footballers doing good work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fairytale endings, $2 pies and the AFL's relationship with gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A word on the world and behaving badly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Human Rights meets sport. More retirements, MRP and Kick and Covfefe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brownlows, retirements and boundaries. The round-ball game and... footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multicultural inclusion, off-field Ins and Outs, and a new segment: Stupid Watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Workplace relationships, mysterious broadcast deals and Pride footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crowd behaviour, The General retires, and navigating the mercy rule. Special guest Jamin Heppell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coward punches, bad behaviour, the draw and a chat with special guests from North Melbourne’s The Huddle … with bonus footy songs and Celine watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it’s about character references, commentary corner, streakers and we chat to Shelley Ware of the Marngrook Footy Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Change happens at grassroots. Pride, community and inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stats and facts and Lance and Rance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AFL's first female club CEO discloses what it’s like to be the first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VFL Women head to country Victoria to raise the rainbow flag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new perspective on Dreamtime Round through stories of grassroots and on-country projects around footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Misogyny marred on-field play and banners in a round ironically featuring Mother’s Day.Haylea Cooney and Ladies Who League help The Outer Sanctum unpack sexism in footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your passports, footy cards and Working With Children Check ready.You'll need them this week to board The Outer Sanctum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week at the Outer Sanctum it’s all things literary as we discuss footy books old and new. We ask children’s book expert Miffy Farquarson about how footy books can engage reluctant readers and we meet author of the bestselling Specky Magee series, Fel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss good omens and bad omens, as well as the end of the world as we know it. We unpack the commentary around language and responsibility in the wake of incidents of racial and ableist abuse with disability activist Jax Jacki Brown, and Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Outer Sanctum we discuss celebration and deflation, whipping boys and tears.We look at emotion in sport, Good Friday’s good footy, chat with former Hawk, Eagle and Swan - Matt Spangher - about changing clubs and life after football, and Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we look at winners and losers, banners and schadenfruede. We discuss racism and showdowns, and seek advice from academic Sean Gormon on where to from here. Finally, we revisit Colin Kapaernick’s decision to “take the knee,” and the fallout post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a new segment... 'Mea Culpa Corner' starring Lucy and Kate. Head injuries and concussion dominate the discussion. Alicia Koschitzke, wife of former Saint, Justin, on the role of partners and family. Plus, Dermott Brereton’s troubling comments a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team celebrate joining the ABC with a look at the AFLW final, the start of the AFL (M) and the burning question concerning Daryl Braithwaite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.