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Ready for the Freedom challenge

November 14th, 2009 | posted by Kathryn Hogg
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August 08, 2009 | © Bendigo Weekly

"USA Freedom training"The touring USA Freedom football side has landed in Australia to prepare for the first of a series of matches against representative teams around the country. First up is a clash with the Sydney Women’s Football League in Marrickville tomorrow then on Monday they will play a combined Queensland side at Cazaly Stadium in Cairns read more ».

Look at this Cape crusader

November 13th, 2009 | posted by Kathryn Hogg
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James Silver | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 | © The Cairns Post


'Phenomenal': Torres Strait Islander Mary David on the attack against the US women's AFL side on Monday night.

THE US Freedom women's AFL team was the headline act but it was a Cape crusader who stole the show at Cazalys on Monday night.

Giant 16-year-old ruckman Mary David dominated the game as the AFL Cairns women’s representative side defeated the US 3.10 (28) to 1.5 (11).

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Coach Laura Martin said the Torres Strait Islander, who attends Djarragun College, had huge potential.

"She was phenomenal," Martin said.

"She was everywhere, taking great grabs, great tackling, just always where the ball was." read more »

You must be Yankin' our chain

November 13th, 2009 | posted by Kathryn Hogg
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Josh Rakic | August 9, 2009

If Karmichael Hunt can do it, the USA can. Right?

But a US women's Aussie rules team? That's crazier than, well, an NRL superstar switching to AFL … read more »

Giant Leap

November 12th, 2009 | posted by Kathryn Hogg
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Published in Bendigo Weekly on 20/08/2009

bendigogame.jpgThe push to establish a women’s football team in this city has gained momentum following the hugely successful clash between Bendigo and the touring USA Freedom.

Hundreds of football followers were at Fulton Hogan Oval in Kangaroo Flat to watch the international match with the visitors coming off losses to NSW in Sydney and then Queensland in Cairns.

Bendigo captain Andrea Walsh was clearly the best player afield as she banged home three goals to lead her side to a triumphant victory over the Americans who were best served by Suzy Thomas from the Milwaukee Bombers read more ».

Yanks here to play Australian rules football

November 12th, 2009 | posted by Kathryn Hogg
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Cheryl Critchley | From: Herald Sun | August 17, 2009

396973-footy-fans.jpgTHESE Yanks definitely don't tank, taking it up to the Aussies in the first tour by an international women's Australian rules football team.

Despite losing their four games they edged closer each time, finishing with a two-point nail-biter against a combined VWFL team on Saturday.

US Freedom is mostly Americans and one expat Australian, and boasts the Statue of Liberty on its jumper read more ».

Sacramento Footy on ABC 10

November 12th, 2009 | posted by Amy Bishop
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Video thumbnail for Sacramento Footy on ABC 10

ABC's News 10 came out to a practice evening and filmed the game which aired later that evening as a promo for the club. We look like we are having so much fun!