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The Outer Sanctum

Outer Sanctumwww.outersanctum.com.au
AFLM and AFLW chat done differently in this weekly all-female podcast featuring ten passionate footy fans. The team discuss and uncover AFL stories from the outer. Go Footy!

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Episodes

5th Quarter | Michael Warner

Nicole and Lucy sit down with investigative journalist, Michael Warner, to discuss his new book, The Boys Club: Power, Politics, and the AFL, which lifts the lid on the stories and scandals that have plagued the AFL. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook . Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which w...

Aug 26, 202117 min

The Time or The Monocle

The Time or The Monocle We celebrate the induction of Debbie Lee into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, the evacuation of a group of Afghan athletes, and some welcome Tassie news. And we ask what do you do when you don’t agree with your club president? “Googling with Felicity” is back and we applaud some well-known Australians who are setting culture and a place at the table for some awesome new ‘skivvies’. We discussed: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-23/afghanistan-female-athletes-find...

Aug 25, 202144 min

5th Quarter | Eddie Betts

Eddie Betts has meant so much to all of us. On the eve of his 350th and final game he sat down with Shelley Ware to share some of his highs and lows, and lessons for all of us. We will miss what he brings to the game, but we haven’t heard the last of Eddie Betts. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook . Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditiona...

Aug 19, 202125 min

Symbolically, Truly, Deeply

Symbolically, Truly, Deeply The AFLW is becoming whole, will the AFL expand to Tasmania too? We farewell a great and discuss when symbols matter. And we share some secrets of the group chat. We mentioned: https://www.wheelercentre.com/news/match-report-for-ahead-of-the-game-sport-storytelling-and-symbolism You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook . Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the...

Aug 18, 202144 min

5th Quarter | Lisa Alexander

Welcome to the the inaugural episode of the Fifth Quarter. We're thrilled that our first guest is Lisa Alexander AM; the former coach of the Australian netball team, a freedom fighter for equality in sport, and a Hawks fan. Emma caught up with Lisa to discuss coaching, equality in sport and the announcement of the AFLW expansion. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook . Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the ...

Aug 13, 202117 min

Two Scaramuccis and A Flag Walk

Two Scaramuccis and a Flag Walk We’re back and ready to discuss the big issues of the week. What is the answer to the lack of female senior coaches in the AFLW and what do we think about the changes to the schedule? We reflect, once again, on racism in football and discuss ways forward. And we relive our favourite moments of the Tokyo Olympics. We mentioned: How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi Other book suggestions: Why We Kneel How We Rise by Michael Holding Forty Million Dollar Slaves: T...

Aug 11, 202152 min

Secret WhatsApp business

Changes are coming to the AFLW season for 2022 so do we need to prepare ourselves for Christmas Eve footy? Women struggle to grab top jobs in sport and according to Leigh Russell, former CEO of Swimming Australia, it has nothing to do with a lack of educa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 202139 min

Shout out the outer

Social media platforms have made welcome changes to protect people from abuse, we talk to Tanya Hosch about the role the AFL has played in bringing this about. And a new report says visibility is the key to growing women's sport. Hester Brown, gender advo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 202139 min

Love ya's a little bit

The 2021 AFLW season was bigger and better than anyone could have hoped for and we rejoice with Brisbane's Nat Grider. Brianna Davey and Kiara Bowers tell us they couldn't be more delighted to share this years top award and Rising Star winner Tyla Hanks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202153 min

Love ya's a little bit

The 2021 AFLW season was bigger and better than anyone could have hoped for and we rejoice with Brisbane's Nat Grider. Brianna Davey and Kiara Bowers tell us they couldn't be more delighted to share this years top award and Rising Star winner Tyla Hanks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202153 min

G Flipping Final

There's only one Grand Final a year and this is it. AFL GM of Women's Footy Nicole Livingstone reflects on a great season and says next year will be even better. Brisbane's Belle Dawes says her team is a tight unit and they're ready to roar while Adelaide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202155 min

G Flipping Final

There's only one Grand Final a year and this is it. AFL GM of Women's Footy Nicole Livingstone reflects on a great season and says next year will be even better. Brisbane's Belle Dawes says her team is a tight unit and they're ready to roar while Adelaide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202155 min

Meatloaf with trimmings

The Outer Sanctum checks in with all four Preliminary final teams and Emma Kearney explains why she will keep kneeling whenever the national anthem is played. While we know the AFLW GF is getting its own Saturday afternoon timeslot what's happening with t Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 202154 min

Finals rule

It's the pointy end of the season and the panel takes a deep dive into this week's Preliminary finals round including key player match-ups and a look at the leading players likely to impact the scoreline. Collingwood's Steph Chiocci and Melbourne's Maddi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202152 min

Small change

The Sydney Swans only changed two words in their theme song this week to make it inclusive and bring it into the 21st century. It's the final round of the home and away games and Crows midfielder Ebony Marinoff can't pick a GF favourite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202150 min

Yeah the girls

Julia Chiera calls on the AFL to implement score review technology in the women's game and avoid a potential Grand Final disaster. Long time friends Emma Kearney and Ellie Blackburn discuss how to play against each other at the elite level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202150 min

All Year Woman

This week was a kick in the guts for many of us when an AFL Coterie group booked a function at a venue that only accepts male membership and is steeped in Colonialist history. Also, a flexible approach to uniforms for girls could make all the difference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202147 min

Stocktake

We've reached the halfway point of the 2021 AFLW home and away games and it's time to take stock of the teams, the fixture and the League in this, the 5th season of AFLW. Winners are grinners at Richmond; Rana Hussain catches up with Captain Katie Brennan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 202153 min

Wominjeka

It's the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round but can we all be doing more to imbed indigenous culture into our everyday? And we find out 'The Story' behind the design on Melbourne FC's Indigenous Round jumper. Also, Is Old, Is Good! Age doesn't seem to weary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 202155 min

Pax on. Pax Off.

Last minutes changes to the AFLW fixture is proving challenging for players and clubs alike. Should the AFL expand into Tasmania, the Northern Territory or further afield into Asia? And finally, GWS and the Blues notch their first wins of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202155 min

A Big Week in Football

What have we learnt from the first two rounds of AFLW 2021, what can we expect from Rd 3 and does Eddie McGuire's resignation signal the end of racism in the AFL? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202155 min

Do More. Do Better.

The seasons barely underway but already four clubs are in quarantine and another club is busy fending off accusations of systemic racism. Also, a preview of this weekend's pride game and why we still need it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 202150 min

Clean Hands (Full Hearts)

Footy's back in 2021. Who are the players to watch and how are GWS faring on the road? Also, we hear from one of footy's best friendships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202155 min

Take Yourself Off Mute

That's a wrap for season 2020. The footy caucus vote on some of the biggest issues of the year and fair warning - there's a finale song for the fifth quarter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202056 min

Prelude to the Prelims

It's the penultimate round of the longest footy season of our lives and a big weekend lies ahead. Preliminary finals, the Brownlow and beard against beard. Plus: What exactly is a footy club culture and how do you fix it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202052 min

One Percenters

An epic weekend of footy finals full of highs and heartbreak, a look at the AFLW draft and does the concept of participation need a makeover? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 202052 min

Endings and Beginnings

As AFLW gears up for a new start, the end of careers in AFLM begs the question - how does the industry look after players leaving the game? Plus: Sport and art collide and a footy story decades in the making from Sarah Loh, the CEO of the South Metro Juni Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202056 min

What We Value

We say farewell to a home and away season like no other and consider the different ways athletes are valued. Plus: Carlton's Dennis Armfield on community, using your voice and being an ally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202051 min

Big Thinking

Seasons are on the line, grand final entertainment is on the horizon and big plans are in the works for women's footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202053 min

Rocket Surgery

Covid breaches, culture questions and clutch goals. What round is it anyway? Plus: Shelley and Kate on their action against racism on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 202050 min
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