This week Tess, Lucy and Nic discuss the increasing number of athletes finding their political voices, and the role of sponsorship in sport. We review - in true Sanctum style - the AFLW teams whose seasons have ended, and turn to Siren co-founder and commentator extraordinaire, Gemma Bastiani, for her tips for the first week of the finals.

We mentioned:

This article about Roxy Roux and her mum Gail Kinsell - watch the video!

Vince Rugari spoke to Jackson Irvine about the Socceroos' remarkable statement ahead of the World Cup

Marnie Vinall wrote about the sport/politics debate

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