Saskia Newman, fell in love with football at the age of four.

Now at just 22, she's been named the vice-captain of the Australian Women's Deaf Football Team.

But along the way she's been advocating for change. Educating players and referees on what the cochlear implant is and just how it helps her play to the best of her ability.

This weekend she will conquer another challenge, as she leads her team to play their first international game outside of Australia in 20 years.

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