CW for discussion of transphobia: 58:30 - 01:04:00 Our conversation with Bridgette Desjardins (she/her) continues our series profiling research about women's football. Bridgette published the journal article "Mobilising gender equality: A discourse analysis of bids to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™". Angela and Bridgette discuss how she arrived at this topic, what was involved in her analysis of the bids, and the complexities of gender equality discourses in contemporary professional spor...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 245
ESPN's The Far Post breaks down the Matildas loss to the USWNT, exit from the Olympics Games, and the tenure of Tony Gustavsson after his departure. Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes. and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about what happened at this Olympics, why it was the right time for Gustavsson to go, and briefly chat about what's next. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choice...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 244
ESPN's The Far Post is here to try and dissect the Matildas remarkable 6-5 victory over Zambia at Paris 2024. Join Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we chat about conceding five, the impact of the subs, finding goal scoring avenues, and what a result like this means for the game against the USWNT and getting out of the group. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your...
Jul 29, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 243
ESPN's The Far Post is here to discuss the Matildas opening game of Paris 2024. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and Sam Lewis as we dissect the Matildas' 3-0 loss to Germany, the uncharacteristic nature of the performance, and what we'd change ahead of the Zambia clash. Plus, we chat about the latest in the Canada drone scandal. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad cho...
Jul 26, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 242
ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect Groups A and C in the Olympic women's football tournament. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington as we discuss Canada's gold medal defence (and drone gate), Spain's aura of inevitability, Marta's last dance, France's quest for home glory, and more. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 241
ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect Group B in the Olympic women's football tournament. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington as we discuss the Matildas, Germany, Zambia, and the USWNT. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 23, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 240
ESPN's The Far Post is joined by versatile Matilda Kaitlyn Torpey ahead of the Paris Olympics. Join Sam Lewis, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington (live from the MCG press box) as we chat with Kaitlyn about getting her first call-up to an Olympics, how her move to San Diego is going, how team mate Emily van Egmond has helped her settle in, and plenty more! Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choice...
Jul 18, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 239
ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas final hit out pre-Olympics! Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the B international rules used in this friendly against Canada, what to take from this loss, and injury concerns which popped up throughout the week. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 15, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 238
CW: 38th to 44th minute - Abuse, harassment and trauma in sport governance discussed. Our conversation with Gaby Garton continues our series profiling research about women's football. Angela Christian-Wilkes and Gaby discuss the intersections between her ethnographic research on Argentinean women's football, her role with the World Players Association, and her own experiences as an elite footballer. FOTP Gaby Garton may already be a familiar name to listeners, having previously played for Melbou...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 237
ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic squad! Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss who made the cut, who was unlucky to miss out, and the two injury clouds. We also chat about how to get the best out of Mary Fowler, the Matildas' second game against China, what we learned from the 2-0 win, as well as celebrate Lydia Williams in her final game on home soil. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Chec...
Jun 05, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 236
ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas late draw with China in Adelaide. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss Tony Gustavsson's starting lineup, what we gleaned from this match, Caitlin Foord's injury, and whether any Olympic squad questions were answered. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 01, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 235
ESPN's The Far Post is back for a catch-up pod after a couple of weeks off. Join Sam Lewis, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss the ALW All Stars vs. Arsenal and everything surrounding the game, the Matildas squad for the games against China, Brazil earning the hosting rights for the 2027 World Cup. Plus we chat Sam Kerr officially being ruled out of the Olympics, the Champions League Final, Barbies, Ticketek, and plenty more. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and I...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 234
Sydney FC won an record-breaking, history-making fifth A-League Women's title and ESPN's The Far Post dissect all the on field and off field talking points from the Grand Final. Join Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss the average game, Indi Dos Santos and Shea Connors' moment of brilliance, and what this title means for Sydney. Plus we discuss where to next for these two teams and certain players, the decision to announce the Julie Dolan medal at ...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 233
It's A-League Women Grand Final week and ESPN's The Far Post is here to take you through all the action. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss Mackenzie Hawkesby's heroics for Sydney FC over the Central Coast Mariners and why the Sky Blues are so good. We also chat about Melbourne City's 6-0 aggregate win over Newcastle, the Jets attack, and why both City and Sydney are so good. Plus we talk about the 2027 Women's World Cup host states and s...
Apr 30, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 232
ESPN's The Far Post dissect the first leg of the two semifinals in the A-League Women. Join Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Sam Lewis as we discuss Jada Whyman and Casey Dumont, Princess Ibini's injury and what it means for the Sky Blues, and whether or not the Mariners can overturn this deficit. We also chat about Melbourne City flexing their muscles over the Jets and how Newcastle get back into the contest. Plus we talk about the Women's Asian Cup host states. Follow The Far Pos...
Apr 23, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 231
ESPN's The Far Post tackles the ridiculous first week of the A-League Women's finals. Join Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Sam Lewis as we discuss the lights out chaos of the Jets' 4-2 win over Western United, Sarina Bolden and Melina Ayres' brilliance, as well as Victory and the Mariners penalty shootout and the inevitability of Casey Dumont. Plus a boot and some how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or downl...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 230
ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas 2-0 win over Mexico. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the Matildas selection choices after a slew of injuries, how the decision to play out from the back panned out, and look ahead to some of the choices Tony Gustavsson will have to make as Paris gets closer. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about you...
Apr 11, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 229
ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through the final round of the A-League Women regular season. Join Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss Victory's emphatic win over Sydney, Jada Whyman's non-red card, and Newcastle's demolition of Adelaide. Plus we chat about City's premiership win and simultaneous kick offs as well as the usual you love to see its, boots, and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check ou...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 228
ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through another chaotic round of A-League Women. Join Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss Newcastle and Victory's spicy encounter, the Wanderers getting up over Western United, and the race for finals heading into the final round of the season. Plus we chat about the Matildas Olympic group and the squad for their friendly against Mexico as well as the usual you love to see its, boots, and how goods. Follow The Far P...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 227
ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through another chaotic round of A-League Women. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the Mariners' coasting up the ladder and into finals, how Canberra is handling the off-field noise, which team has been most disappointing this season, and chat about who makes the top 6 with two rounds to go. Plus the usual you love to see its and a bunch of how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram ...
Mar 18, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 226
ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through one of the hottest weeks of A-League Women (literally and metaphorically). Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, and Sam Lewis as we discuss Emily Gielnik's Victory hat trick and Tony Gustavsson's ever-growing headache as a number of Matildas forward options find form. We chat about the grand final rematch between Sydney and Western United, the Pride celebrations leaving a bit to be desired, and the heat! Plus the usual y...
Mar 12, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 225
ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through another chaotic week in the A-League Women. Join Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, Sam Lewis, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss Victory and Western's big wins, the Sydney derby, and attempt to dissect the Young Matildas' win over South Korea in the U20 Asian Cup, but have to boot the playing surface. Plus the usual you love to see its and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or downlo...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 224
ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic qualification! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the Matildas 10-0 win in the second leg of Olympic qualifiers. We talk about Michelle Heymana and Kaitlyn Torpey (again), Tony Gustavsson's impending selection headaches, and why these upcoming Olympics are set to be fun and chaotic. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ...
Feb 29, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 223
ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic qualifiers squad. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the Matildas 3-0 win in the first leg of Olympic qualifiers. We talk about Michelle Heyman's inclusion, Kaitlyn Torpey's debut, who shone, who didn't, and what we're hoping for in the second leg. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Feb 25, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 222
ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through another timeless week in the A-League Women. Join Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, Sam Lewis, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss Melbourne Victory's bejeweled win over the Wanderers, Western United's gorgeous win over the Phoenix, and, long story short, what's happening with Perth. Plus the usual you love to see its, boots, and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 221
ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through a typically chaotic week in the A-League Women. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss Sydney's team bus going to the wrong ground and other peak dub moments. Plus we chat about Perth Glory's fall, if Western United are favourites for the premiership, and Melbourne Victory's stacked midfield. Plus we have some you love to see its, boots, and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instag...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 220
ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic qualifiers squad. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the inclusion of Michelle Heyman, Kaitlyn Torpey, and Chloe Logarzo. We also chat about how we're feeling heading into the games vs. Uzbekistan. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 07, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 219
ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through a typically chaotic week in the A-League Women. Join Marissa Lordanic, Sam Lewis, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss last-placed Canberra United's win over the top-of-the-table Melbourne City, the raucous game between the Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix, and the shape of the ladder at this stage of the season. Plus we have some you love to see its and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 218
Following the lead of our colleagues in the United States, ESPN's The Far Post presents the first Olympics Big Board. If the Matildas qualified and the squad for Paris 2024 had to be selected today and play a game tomorrow, who would make the 18? Who would be in the selection conversations? Who would be the bolters? How do we replace Sam Kerr? Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as we answer those questions. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Ch...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 217
ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through a big week of upsets in the A-League Women. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Sam Lewis as we discuss Adelaide, Brisbane, and Western United getting the win, the length of the season's impact on club's halfway through, the crazy red card in the Wellington vs. Canberra game, and who is leading the Julie Dolan race. Plus we have some you love to see its and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 216
