Janice Blackman has gone from being the ‘kid who couldn’t throw straight’ to the cusp of Olympic selection after initially making her Australian debut in 2015.

From humble beginnings in Mt Isa, Blackman says she fell into the sport that’s seen her travel around the world speaking to Bianca Chatfield on the Softball Insider Podcast driven by Kumho Tyre. 

With over 30 games for the Travelodge Aussie Spirit under her belt, Blackman again says her culture plays a massive part in her drive to be a better athlete on the diamond.

Her connection with the land she plays across the country having grown since moving from Mt Isa.