There has been genuine, tangible change recently which shows the game is on the right track
Tiana Penitani before this year’s State of Origin game. The series has been expanded to two games a year from 2023.Tiana Penitani before this year’s State of Origin game. The series has been expanded to two games a year from 2023.Last modified on Fri 29 Jul 2022 01.08 BSTeople often ask me about how I can tell women’s footy is growing in a meaningful way. I feel it a lot when I’m out in public.
There were female rugby league players around at the time, but they weren’t put in front of the younger generation in any meaningful way, and we didn’t really get to see what they did until I stepped into the professional environment. I know that the majority of the playing group who are around my age and older can attest to that. We all have really similar stories.
It makes a huge difference for an athlete in that it allows us to focus solely on what we’re supposed to do, rather than have all of the burdens and stress that our male counterparts haven’t had to worry about for decades.Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images And it is important to involve men in these conversations. Some male players are just completely unaware of some of the challenges we face, but I know from experience that once we get them up to speed, the majority put their hand up in support. It can be something as small as sharing something on social media to their often male-dominant follower base, which helps our game gain traction or shifts the narrative.
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