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What does it really mean to represent your country as a professional female athlete and still need another job to pay the rent?

In this episode of 4TG, Kylie Lynch sits down with Kelly Porter, former captain of the Australian women's indoor volleyball team and current National Junior Head Coach for Volleyball Australia, to talk honestly about the financial and structural challenges facing female athletes in Australia.

Kelly shares her journey from a shy teenager discovering volleyball to leading the Australian national team. She opens up about playing NCAA Division 1 volleyball in the US, returning to Australia to train at an elite level while working full-time, and the major differences between the support systems available to male and female athletes.

The conversation also looks at the future of women's volleyball ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, athlete wellbeing, the importance of better funding, and what needs to change to give female athletes a genuine pathway to elite sport.

In this episode, Kelly talks about:

• The financial reality facing elite female athletes in Australia

• Why even national team captains can need a second job

• Her experience playing NCAA Division 1 volleyball in the US

• The difference between the US collegiate system and Australian sport

• The funding gap between men's and women's sport

• Her experience during the 2020 Olympic qualification campaign

• Why indoor volleyball needs stronger investment ahead of Brisbane 2032

• The changing focus on athlete wellbeing

• Why parents are the real MVPs behind young athletes

• How coaches can shape an athlete's confidence and future

• Why Kelly created Lean Edge to support junior athletes and their families

• Her message to young athletes who feel like they don't belong

A question for you:

Should elite athletes representing their country be able to rely on sport as their main source of income?

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About Kelly Porter 

Kelly Porter is a former captain of the Australian women's indoor volleyball team and Pathways Coach for Volleyball Australia, accredited wellbeing and youth mental health specialist, and founder of Lean Edge, a support platform created to help junior athletes and their families navigate the sporting journey.

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Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-lean---/ 

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ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

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Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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Professional athlete doesn't always mean financial security.

In this episode of 4TG, Kylie Lynch sits down with Jess Brady, money educator, founder of The Greenhouse and host of Financially Fierce, to talk about the financial reality facing women in Australian sport.

From the A-League Women and AFLW to NRLW, Jess breaks down the gap between the demands placed on elite female athletes and what they're actually paid. They also unpack why many athletes need second or third jobs, how financial stress can affect performance, and why money education needs to become part of an athlete's development.

Jess also challenges some common beliefs about women and money, sharing her own financial mistakes and the lessons she learned along the way.

In this conversation, you'll hear about:

• The current pay gap across major women's sports
• Why professional athletes can still experience financial insecurity
• The myth that women are bad with money
• How to build better financial habits without living with a scarcity mindset
• Jess's Bamboo, Fruit Tree and Oak Tree approach to financial goals
• Building wealth during a short sporting career
• Investing, cash flow and superannuation
• Separating self-worth from net worth
• Preparing financially for life after sport

The sporting career might only last a few years. The financial decisions made during that time can shape much more of your life.

🎙️ Listen to the full conversation with Jess Brady on the 4TG Podcast.

💬 Do you think financial education should be part of every professional athlete's development?

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ABOUT THE GUEST: JESS BRADY

Jess Brady is a money educator, financial adviser, founder of The Greenhouse, and host of Financially Fierce. She is passionate about helping women build confidence with money, make informed financial decisions, and create greater long-term financial security.

Through her work, Jess focuses on making money conversations more accessible and practical, helping women move beyond financial fear, build better habits, and create a stronger financial future.

Connect with Jess on Instagram: @jessbrady_financialadvice 

View Jess' book here

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ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE 4TG COMMUNITY

4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.

Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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You don't just want to train your body for competition - you want to train your brain for it too.

What if you could train your brain to feel calmer, more confident and more prepared before you even step onto the field?

In this episode of 4TG (For The Girls), Kylie Lynch takes you through a guided mental visualisation exercise designed to help athletes manage pre-competition nerves, build confidence and perform under pressure.

Whether you're preparing for a big game, race, competition, trial or performance, mental preparation can be just as important as physical preparation. Through visualisation and mental rehearsal, you can practise responding to pressure, setbacks and nerves before they happen - so you’re better equipped when the real moment arrives.

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This episode is just the beginning.

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In this bonus episode, Kylie covers:

• Why mental preparation matters for athletic performance
• How visualisation can prime your brain and nervous system for competition
• Using mental rehearsal to manage nerves, stress and anxiety
• How to vividly imagine your competition environment
• Creating a sense of calm and focus under pressure
• How to respond when things don't go to plan
• Building confidence by trusting your training and preparation
• Using your breath and awareness to reset in high-pressure moments
• Why confidence comes from preparation, not simply "feeling confident"
• An introduction to the 4TG Pressure Proof Mindset Course

The mental performance exercise

Throughout this episode, Kylie guides you through a visualisation designed to help you mentally rehearse competition - from arriving at the venue to handling pressure and performing when it matters most.

You can listen before training, competition or whenever you want to practise your mental game. 

Come back to this episode before every game, competition, or high-pressure event - the more familiar you become with pressure, nerves and different competition scenarios in your mind, the more prepared you can feel when those moments happen for real.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE 4TG COMMUNITY

4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.

Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED FROM ONE YEAR OF LISTENING TO THE WOMEN CHANGING SPORT?

In this special anniversary episode of the 4TG Podcast, Kylie Lynch celebrates one year of conversations, stories, and lessons from the athletes, leaders, and advocates working to create a better future for women and girls in sport.

4TG was built on a simple belief: girls and women deserve to be seen, supported, and given the opportunity to stay in sport. With girls dropping out of sport at twice the rate of boys by their teenage years, keeping girls in the game isn't just about sport. It's about protecting access to leadership, confidence, resilience, teamwork, friendships, and lifelong skills.

To celebrate one year of 4TG, Kylie reflects on five powerful lessons that have emerged across the podcast.

From understanding that you are more than your performance, to building confidence through mindset, creating sports systems designed for female athletes, and making sure every girl feels like she belongs, this episode looks at what needs to change to keep girls in sport.

But awareness isn't enough.

The final lesson is about action. Creating real equality requires people willing to speak up, challenge outdated systems, and become "upstanders" when they see inequality.

Kylie also shares what's next for 4TG, including the launch of a new Mindset & Confidence Course for female athletes and the vision to bring the 4TG mission into schools and sporting clubs across Australia.

This episode is a celebration of how far 4TG has come, but it's also a reminder of how much work is still ahead.

Because the future of women's sport depends on what we choose to do today.

IN THIS EPISODE

✔ Why girls are leaving sport at twice the rate of boys

✔ Why athletes need to separate their identity from performance

✔ Why confidence is a skill that can be developed

✔ Why women need sports systems designed around female athletes

✔ How belonging and representation help girls stay in sport

✔ Why visibility alone isn't enough to create equality

✔ The role of "upstanders" in creating change

✔ The importance of mindset, resilience, leadership, and teamwork

✔ The new 4TG Mindset & Confidence Course

✔ The next chapter of the 4TG mission

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Built from the lessons of elite athletes. Made for every female athlete. Join now: https://forms.gle/FfPqhiyfFJ3AGGTAA 

ABOUT 4TG

4TG (For The Girls) is a podcast and movement focused on keeping girls and women in sport.

Hosted by Kylie Lynch, 4TG shares honest conversations with athletes, coaches, leaders, researchers, and advocates about the challenges women face in sport and the changes needed to create a more inclusive future.

From athlete confidence and mental strength to equality, representation, leadership, and visibility, 4TG exists to make sure the next generation of girls has more opportunities to stay in the game.

One year down. A lot more work to do. Exciting things ahead!

Support the show

ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE 4TG COMMUNITY

4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.

Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WOMEN'S FOOTY OUTGROWS THE STADIUMS IT'S GIVEN?

In this episode of the 4TG Podcast, Kylie Lynch takes a closer look at the historic AFLW Australia vs Ireland clash and asks a bigger question about the future of women's sport: Why are we still treating major women's football matches like they belong in small venues?

The Australia vs Ireland match sold out almost immediately, but Kylie argues that a sell-out shouldn't be seen as the end of the story. It should be a signal that women's football is ready for bigger stages, bigger audiences, and bigger investment.

This episode explores the growing demand for AFLW, the impact of Irish athletes on the competition, and the incredible cultural exchange happening between Gaelic football in Ireland and Australian Rules football in Australia.

With 46 active Irish players in the AFLW, the relationship between the two sporting cultures is becoming impossible to ignore. Kylie also looks at the possibility of Ireland becoming the AFLW's 20th team and why the league needs to address its stadium and venue strategy before taking the next step internationally.

This is a conversation about visibility, commercial potential, fan demand, and the future of women's football.

Because when the stadium sells out in minutes, maybe the problem isn't that women's sport lacks an audience.

Maybe we've simply been giving it stages that are too small.

IN THIS EPISODE

✔ Why the Australia vs Ireland AFLW match is a historic milestone

✔ The problem with celebrating sell-outs at small venues

✔ Why AFLW needs bigger stadiums to match fan demand

✔ The growing influence of Irish athletes in Australian women's football

✔ Why Gaelic football is creating a pathway into professional AFLW

✔ The possibility of an Irish AFLW team becoming the 20th license

✔ Why venue infrastructure must improve before international expansion

✔ How fans can use their voices to demand bigger stages for women's sport

ABOUT THE 4TG PODCAST

4TG (For The Girls) is a podcast dedicated to the stories, challenges, and people shaping the future of women's sport.

Hosted by Kylie Lynch, 4TG brings honest conversations and powerful perspectives from athletes, leaders, advocates, and people working to create a better sporting world for women and girls.

Support the show

ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE 4TG COMMUNITY

4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.

Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A CAREER IN A SPORT THAT'S STILL EVOLVING?

In this episode of the 4TG Podcast, Kylie Lynch sits down with Richmond AFLW defender Bec Miller to talk about the journey of building a career in women's football while helping shape its future.

Bec's path into AFL wasn't conventional. Growing up in Wagga Wagga, she played multiple sports before discovering Australian Rules football as an adult. She joined Richmond ahead of the club's inaugural AFLW season and has experienced firsthand how quickly the women's game has grown.

But this conversation goes well beyond football.

Bec reflects on the early years of AFLW, when players balanced full-time jobs with late-night training, and compares that to today's increasingly professional environment. She shares why investing in coaches, facilities, and high-performance staff is just as important as paying athletes, and why sustainable careers depend on building the entire ecosystem around women's sport.

We also explore Bec's passion for preserving women's sporting history through She Shapes History, where she helps uncover the stories of remarkable female athletes whose achievements have too often been forgotten. Because when we know our history, we value the present even more.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone passionate about the future of women's sport, this episode is a reminder that progress doesn't happen by accident. It happens because people choose to leave the game better than they found it.

IN THIS EPISODE

✔ Building an AFLW career after discovering football later in life

✔ What changed as AFLW moved toward full-time professionalism

✔ Leadership lessons from Richmond captain Katie Brennan

✔ Why strohttps://www.instagram.com/rmillerr/ng sporting environments need more than player salaries

✔ The importance of preserving women's sporting history

✔ How visibility creates opportunity for future generations

✔ Advice for young girls wanting to build a career in sport

✔ Why the goal is simply for it to be called "footy"

ABOUT THE GUEST – BEC MILLER

Bec Miller is a Richmond AFLW defender, educator, and guide with She Shapes History, where she shares the untold stories of women who helped shape Australian sport. Since joining Richmond ahead of its inaugural AFLW season, Bec has become a respected leader both on and off the field, using her platform to advocate for greater visibility, equality, and long-term growth in women's sport.

Connect with She Shapes History on Instagram: @rmillerr 

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ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE 4TG COMMUNITY

4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.

Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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WHAT DOES AMBITION REALLY LOOK LIKE?

In this episode of the 4TG Podcast, Kylie Lynch sits down with Dr. Bridie O'Donnell, former professional cyclist, medical doctor, world record holder, and one of Australia's leading advocates for women in sport.

Bridie's journey has never followed a traditional path. She left a career in surgery to race professionally in Europe in her 30s, experienced the challenging early years of women's professional cycling, and later became the inaugural Head of the Victorian Office for Women in Sport and Recreation.

This conversation explores far more than elite performance.

Bridie shares how her definition of ambition has changed over time, why perfectionism often holds athletes back, and what it really means to pursue excellence without losing yourself in the process.

Together, Kylie and Bridie also discuss the structural barriers that continue to affect women in sport, the importance of long-term investment, and why creating lasting change depends on people who are willing to become "upstanders" by speaking up when something isn't right.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, leader, parent, or simply passionate about creating better opportunities for women and girls, this episode is filled with practical insights and honest reflections that extend well beyond sport.

IN THIS EPISODE

✔ Leaving medicine to become a professional cyclist in Italy

✔ Redefining ambition beyond medals and results

✔ Why perfectionism can limit performance and enjoyment

✔ The reality of women's professional cycling before full-time support

✔ Building confidence through consistency instead of overtraining

✔ Creating lasting gender equality through better leadership and investment

✔ Why being an "upstander" matters in sport and everyday life

✔ Advice for young women chasing ambitious goals

ABOUT THE GUEST – DR. BRIDIE O'DONNELL

Dr. Bridie O'Donnell is a medical doctor, former professional cyclist, UCI Hour Record holder, broadcaster, author, and one of Australia's leading advocates for women in sport. She previously served as the inaugural Head of the Victorian Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, helping shape policies that improve participation, leadership, and equality across Australian sport.

Connect with Bridie on Instagram: @bridie_od 

Support the show

ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE 4TG COMMUNITY

4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.

Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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WHY ARE FEMALE ATHLETES MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER ACL INJURIES?

In this episode of the 4TG Podcast, Kylie Lynch sits down with physiotherapist, researcher, former AFLW player, and injury prevention expert Dr. Brooke Patterson to unpack one of the biggest challenges in women's sport.

Female athletes are significantly more likely to experience ACL injuries than men, yet for decades, sports science has been built around male bodies. Dr. Patterson explains how this research gap has affected generations of female athletes and shares what the latest evidence tells us about preventing injuries before they happen.

As the lead researcher on a $4.9 million national injury prevention project involving more than 10,000 women and girls, Dr. Patterson offers practical advice for athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone passionate about keeping girls in sport.

This conversation also tackles common misconceptions about the menstrual cycle, why strength training matters more than extra running, concussion awareness, and the simple changes that could reduce ACL injuries by up to 60%.

Whether you're an elite athlete, community coach, parent, or simply someone who cares about the future of women's sport, this episode is packed with practical knowledge that could help keep more girls healthy, confident, and competing for longer.

IN THIS EPISODE

✔ Why female athletes are 2 to 6 times more likely to suffer ACL injuries

✔ The research gap that has shaped women's sport for decades

✔ How the Prep to Play program can reduce ACL injuries by up to 60%

✔ The truth about the menstrual cycle and injury risk

✔ Why strength training is one of the best injury prevention tools

✔ Concussion awareness and why teammates play an important role

✔ Practical advice for coaches, parents, and young athletes

✔ Building a healthier future for women's sport through better research

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Brooke Patterson is a physiotherapist, researcher at La Trobe University, former AFLW player, and one of Australia's leading experts in female athlete injury prevention. Drawing on both elite sporting experience and cutting-edge research, she is leading one of Australia's largest studies focused on reducing injuries in women and girls through evidence-based training programs.

This episode is for anyone committed to making women's sport safer, stronger, and better supported for the next generation.

Connect with Dr. Brooke Patterson on Instagram: @brooke_patterson24

Support the show

ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE 4TG COMMUNITY

4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.

Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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WHAT DOES REAL ALLYSHIP IN SPORT ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE?

In this episode of the 4TG Podcast, Kylie Lynch sits down with Damian “Damo” Hopper, creator of Prune Masters and one of the strongest public supporters of women’s football in Australia.

What started as social media content turned into something bigger.

Damo shares how visibility, public pressure, and speaking up can create real change inside sport. From helping amplify women’s teams that were being overlooked to challenging gambling culture and calling for stronger accountability, this conversation asks difficult questions about the future of sport and who gets supported.

This episode goes beyond headlines.

We talk about influence, responsibility, leadership, and what happens when people stop waiting for someone else to fix the problem.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, sports fan, or someone trying to create change in your own space, this episode will stay with you.

IN THIS EPISODE

✔ How social media created real sporting change
✔ Why male allyship requires action
✔ Challenging gambling culture in AFL
✔ Protecting women’s voices in public spaces
✔ Accountability and leadership in sport
✔ Building stronger environments for future athletes
✔ Creating momentum through everyday actions

ABOUT THE GUEST – DAMIAN HOPPER

Damian “Damo” Hopper is the creator behind Prune Masters and an advocate for women’s sport and positive cultural change. Through content, public conversations, and community influence, he has become an important voice supporting greater visibility and equity across Australian sport.

Connect with Damo on Instagram: [@d___hop]

Support the show

ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE 4TG COMMUNITY

4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.

Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LOVE A SPORT THAT THE SYSTEM NO LONGER SUPPORTS?

In this episode of the 4TG Podcast, Kylie Lynch sits down with elite Australian indoor cricketer Taylah Gregory to explore one of the most underrepresented stories in women’s sport today.

Taylah has represented Australia across U17, U22, and Open levels and was part of the 2025 World Cup winning squad. But unlike many elite athletes, her journey has been entirely self funded, often requiring her to balance training, work, and the financial demands of international competition.

This conversation goes beyond performance.

Taylah opens up about what it really takes to stay in a sport that receives little visibility, the burnout that comes from doing everything yourself, and the emotional toll of fighting for something that still struggles for recognition.

Alongside teammate Chelsea Gan, she co-founded the Australian Indoor Cricket Collection, a digital archive created to preserve the forgotten history, records, and legends of indoor cricket.

This episode is a powerful look at women’s sport, athlete identity, burnout, leadership, and what happens when athletes stop waiting for support and start building it themselves.

IN THIS EPISODE

✔ The reality of self-funded elite sport
 ✔ Competing for Australia while managing work and costs
 ✔ Why indoor cricket is fighting for visibility
 ✔ Athlete burnout beyond training load
 ✔ Building the Australian Indoor Cricket Collection
 ✔ Preserving women’s sport history
 ✔ What it means to love a sport that doesn’t give back equally

ABOUT THE GUEST - TAYLAH GREGORY

Taylah Gregory is an Australian indoor cricketer who has represented her country at U17, U22, and Open level. A World Cup champion, athlete advocate, and co-founder of the Australian Indoor Cricket Collection, she is dedicated to preserving the history and future of her sport while competing at the highest level.

Connect with Taylah on Instagram: @taylahgreg3 and @australianindoorcricketcollection

📺 Watch the 2026 Indoor Cricket Nationals from 27 June to 11 July here 

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ABOUT THE HOST

Kylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.

A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.

Connect with Kylie:

• Instagram: @kylie__lynch
• LinkedIn: Kylie Lynch
• Website: www.4tg.com.au
• Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE 4TG COMMUNITY

4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.

Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.

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