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Not afraid to be the face of change: the women shaking up Aussie Rules

Cecile Saidi, Adelaide Crows' multicultural liaison officer

Cecile Saidi, Adelaide Crows' multicultural liaison officer Source: SBS

AFL clubs are increasingly trying to attract young women into the sport but for some girls there are extra barriers – including convincing their families it’s okay to play.


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By Rhiannon Elston

Presented by Andrea Nierhoff

Source: SBS



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AFL clubs are increasingly trying to attract young women into the sport but for some girls there are extra barriers – including convincing their families it’s okay to play.



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