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CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Local Matildas fan Sammy Hermann (27) is today mixing up the wine, brandy, orange juice, diced orange, diced apple, diced lemon and cinnamon stick. Because she is now Spanish. The Betoota Heights soccer diehard is one of millions of Australians who now identifies as belonging to the Iberian peninsula - ahead of the last showdown of the 2023 FIFA...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT Although last night wasn't the result the nation was hoping for, it's been confirmed that the last few weeks have been fairly historic. Despite losing to the old enemy in the semi-final of a World Cup, the momentous occasion was about a lot more than just the scoreline at the end of 90 minutes. With a capacity crowd...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Australia's newfound desire to watch the English suffer has not yet been satisfied, as the Lionesses booked themselves a World Cup Final appearance after a hard fought match against our beloved Tillies last night. It would seem Australia is hosting the wrong referendum this year, and should be focusing on yet another vote to become a republic, with our...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT A local Sydney man is today savouring a night to remember. Campbell Towns, a resident of the nation's shittest city has today spoken to The Advocate about the once in a life time experience that was watching his national team play in the semi-final of a major tournament. "It was incredible," sighed the glassy eyed Towns this morning....

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Match officials in tonight's Matilda's World Cup Semifinal loss to England have been criticised for their decision to change the ball midway through the second half. The ball was allegedly booted out of shape by Australian Sam Kerr as she scored the equalising goal early after the restart. The referees came together and decided to...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact As the game approaches half time at Stadium Australia, it's becoming increasing unclear what game is being played on the hallowed turf this evening. What's scheduled is the semi final of the FIFA Women's World Cup between Australia and England but many around the country are wondering if Europe's appendix has turned up to play...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact They arrived at the Gelded Seahorse in our town's French Quarter not long after knock off. They brought enough people to lay claim to an unreserved table right under the TV in the front bar. They bought drinks, they bought food. But as we count down the minutes to kick off, someone came to...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACTThe nation is nervously holding breath this evening as it awaits kick off in the biggest Australian sporting event in recent memory.  With the Matildas set to face the Lionesses any minute now, it has been confirmed by fans new and old that it is in fact Tilly time.  “This is it,” said one local fan already 4 nervous schooners...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact English people heading out to the game tonight in Sydney will be given the chance to enjoy a taste of home after Accor Stadium agreed to let them eat out of any bin for just $7.50. Accor Stadium's management told The Advocate that they wanted to make English fans feel at home tonight as they...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT The English Women's Football team is currently in turmoil this evening, after a sensational divide amongst the playing group. On the eve of the biggest match in the team's history, it's emerged that a couple of the players have had a massive falling out over their relationship with the coach. The drama has centred around one of the...