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Tameka Butt of Australia shoots during the friendly match against France (Getty Images)

Tameka Butt of Australia shoots during the friendly match against France (Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

The demands on Australia's top women's football players have become greater and it’s changing the way Australia manages its national side.


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By Ben Lewis

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The demands on Australia's top women's football players have become greater and it’s changing the way Australia manages its national side.



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