Podcast Summary
Australian Paralympics Success: Australia had a successful second day at the Paralympics with Corey Bodington and Emily Petricola winning gold, Petricola aiming to defend her title, and Australia currently sixth on the medal tally
Australia has had a successful second day at the Paralympics in Paris, with Corey Bodington and Emily Petricola winning gold in their respective events. Petricola aims to defend her title and is grateful for her support team after setting a world record in the qualifying round. Australia currently sits sixth on the medal tally with a silver medal won by Jessica Gallagher. Elsewhere, investigations are ongoing after a woman was attacked by a pack of dogs while pushing her pram in Melbourne. A major highway will be closed until at least Monday due to a fatal crash involving a truck carrying ammonia nitrate. A 48-year-old man has been charged for multiple graffiti incidents targeting luxury cars. Manly's Tommy Talau left the field early due to an AC shoulder joint injury and a chord to his shin, but his coach is confident he will only miss a week.
AFLW season opening round: Close matches and impressive performances marked the AFLW season opening round, with teams showcasing their competitiveness and skill level.
The opening round of the AFLW season has been full of excitement, with close matches and impressive performances. The Panthers dominated the Bunnies with a 34-point win, while West Coast narrowly edged out Richmond despite the Tigers mounting a strong comeback from a large deficit. Daisy Pearce, coach of the Eagles, was proud of her team's ability to execute and maintain pressure, ensuring they won the ball back and controlled the game. Another closely contested match saw Sydney defeat Collingwood by 15 points. Overall, the first round highlighted the competitiveness and skill level of the AFLW teams.