<p>Melbourne City FC's Emma Checker is considered a veteran of Australian football, despite being only 26. Checker commenced her professional career at just 15 and has developed over time to become one of the experienced leaders in the A-League Women. She has witnessed the evolution of women's football in Australia and the exponential growth of the Matildas.</p>

Melbourne City FC's Emma Checker is considered a veteran of Australian football, despite being only 26. Checker commenced her professional career at just 15 and has developed over time to become one of the experienced leaders in the A-League Women. She has witnessed the evolution of women's football in Australia and the exponential growth of the Matildas.

Emma Checker on work, balance, leadership and the growth of women's football

The careers of Australia's professional footballers extend well beyond their performances on the pitch; their lives and experiences are varied, diverse and rich. Through Footballers' Voice, the players' individual and collective stories are explored with host Jake Barker-Daish, who delves into their lives as people first, footballers second. Footballers' Voice features discussion on player education, wellbeing, identity, mentality, sacrifices and what it takes to become a professional footballer.

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Emma Checker on work, balance, leadership and the growth of women's football