Dedicated Lives

The Matildas are now one of the most beloved national teams in Australia. But who were the women and men who helped build and develop the women's game locally? Greg Downes profiles 18 people - some well-known in the football fraternity, others not so well-known - who have made contributions, big and small, to help make the women's game what it is today. 'Dedicated Lives' is a living history to be treasured. Based on his PhD dissertation, Greg has talked with, and interviewed, the individuals at