Schools finished in Queensland and while we’re thrilled (because Term 4 was like a marathon) we’re also aware that it could all be going pear shaped in 3 weeks. Can’t wait! 

Look, there’s lots of World Cup (the soccer kind) action to cover off but we know that you’re all smart enough to google who’s playing in the semi finals this week. So we focused on the big issues. Namely, Ronaldo’s Jamie Tart (Ted Lasso) level dummy spit over being benched. 

This week we were lucky enough to chat with 16 year old twins Olivia and Lorelei Page about their experience going to nationals with the Queensland Gems as part of the netability program. Olivia and Lorelei presented with epilepsy around 18 months of age, and also have deficits around processing and vision. Through netability, the girls have not only had access to sport, but the chance to make new friends and experience independence. They really are two incredible individuals. 

Libby brings her cricketing A-game to unpack what’s going on with David Warner, Cricket Australia and the ‘Independent Panel’. Georgie is mostly just proud at how far Libby has come with her understanding of the great game. 

2ish quick things (the highlights of the year version)

• Georgie: India v Pakistan, India v England in the T20 World Cup and the amazing crowds that have turned out to watch football/soccer in Europe this year. As it turns out, people love watching women’s sport
• Libby: Ash Barty winning the The Australian Open, Jakarta Antony in the Women’s Moguls at the Winter Olympics, Australia winning the Women’s Cricket World Cup…and that’s just the start of the list. 

Show Notes:

For more information on Netability please visit your local associations website (in Brisbane you can check out https://www.mdna.com.au/wspNetability.aspx)

For more information about Netball Australia’s national Netability competition, go to: https://netball.com.au/marie-little-shield

And for information about inclusive sports, check out: https://sportinclusionaustralia.org.au/

Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett

Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast

Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com 

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