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...

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...

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 betting A survey of club leaders found that almost three quarters think the amount of gambling advertising in footy is excessive Voters want...

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 seasons 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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 notes You heard part of Josh Jenkins' statement - read and listen back...

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 notes Read Samantha Lewis' excellent piece on the Manly jumper...

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 notes We 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...