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West Australian
12 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Ange Stannett to lead Fremantle Dockers for first time as captain in match simulation with West Coast Eagles
Ange Stannett is set to lead Fremantle for the first time as captain, more than a year after she was appointed skipper. Stannett was voted in by her peers ahead of the 2024 season, despite having sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that ruled her out for the entire campaign last year. More than 12 months later, Stannett will physically skipper her side against West Coast in a western derby match simulation at Cockburn on Saturday ahead of the upcoming AFLW season. Fremantle's head of AFLW Claire Heffernan said the club was excited for Stannett's return, as a leader and as a player. 'Since being elected as captain, Ange has been a fully committed and passionate leader off the field while continuing her rehab from her ACL injury,' Heffernan told The West Australian. 'We are so proud of her hard work and determination through this process to now be able to lead the team on the field and can't wait to see her perform. 'It's also an exciting opportunity for the whole group to display the growth from an excellent pre-season and to attack the upcoming season with gusto.' Fremantle superstar Kiara Bowers is also a chance to return to the field after missing the 2024 season due to pregnancy, while recruit Bella Smith (broken hand) and Aine Tighe (ACL) are still recovering from injuries. West Coast star Ella Roberts and newly elected co-captain Bella Lewis are unlikely to feature, as the club treads caution with minor injury concerns. Eagles veteran Dana Hooker, who also missed last season due to pregnancy, is set to face the Dockers after playing a handful of games in the WAFLW. West Coast will start their season at Sullivan Logistics Stadium against Gold Coast on August 14, while Fremantle will travel to Alberton Oval to face Port Adelaide on August 17.
West Australian
15 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
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Courier-Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Watch: AFLW star Mua Laloifi gets surprise Justin Bieber Instagram follow
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFLW. Followed categories will be added to My News. Imagine waking up and the biggest pop star on the planet followed you on Instagram. That was the reality for AFLW Bulldogs defender Mua Laloifi when she checked her notifications to see that @lilbieber had become her latest follower. Lilbeiber aka Justin Bieber aka the global pop star and generational heart-throb of every millennial. The Bulldogs star became one of the 890 accounts that Bieber follows - joining the exclusive A-list group including the likes of Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton and superstar Beyonce - after she reposted a club video of her choosing the musician's new song 'Go Baby' to feature on her training video - and tagged Bieber. Justin Bieber now follows Mua Laloif. Picture: IG Mua Laloifi Bieber shocked the AFLW star with the surprise follow. Picture: Kevin Mazur/VF23/WireImage for Vanity Fair To her - and everyone's- surprise, Laloifi's 3.1k Instagram account made it through the thousands of tags and notifications and caught Bieber's eye. Could the megastar be AFLW bound? Laloifi could be the one to make it happen, with the DM's well and truly open between the two. 'I was like, I'm gonna shoot my shot here and send him a message that if he and his family ever have a holiday in Australia and they want to see an AFLW game to let us know,' she told 'And he hearted it! He liked my message!' HOW DID IT PLAY OUT? WATCH THE VIDEO Originally published as Watch: How global pop star Justin Bieber followed AFLW star Mua Laloifi
Mercury
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mercury
Watch: AFLW star Mua Laloifi gets surprise Justin Bieber Instagram follow
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFLW. Followed categories will be added to My News. Imagine waking up and the biggest pop star on the planet followed you on Instagram. That was the reality for AFLW Bulldogs defender Mua Laloifi when she checked her notifications to see that @lilbieber had become her latest follower. Lilbeiber aka Justin Bieber aka the global pop star and generational heart-throb of every millennial. The Bulldogs star became one of the 890 accounts that Bieber follows - joining the exclusive A-list group including the likes of Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton and superstar Beyonce - after she reposted a club video of her choosing the musician's new song 'Go Baby' to feature on her training video - and tagged Bieber. Justin Bieber now follows Mua Laloif. Picture: IG Mua Laloifi Bieber shocked the AFLW star with the surprise follow. Picture: Kevin Mazur/VF23/WireImage for Vanity Fair To her - and everyone's- surprise, Laloifi's 3.1k Instagram account made it through the thousands of tags and notifications and caught Bieber's eye. Could the megastar be AFLW bound? Laloifi could be the one to make it happen, with the DM's well and truly open between the two. 'I was like, I'm gonna shoot my shot here and send him a message that if he and his family ever have a holiday in Australia and they want to see an AFLW game to let us know,' she told 'And he hearted it! He liked my message!' HOW DID IT PLAY OUT? WATCH THE VIDEO Originally published as Watch: How global pop star Justin Bieber followed AFLW star Mua Laloifi
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sophie Cachia lists four-bedroom Melbourne home for $1million - ahead of buying dream property with AFLW star girlfriend Madison Prespakis
Sophie Cachia has listed her fully renovated Tullamarine home on the market for almost $1m, as she prepares for a new chapter alongside AFLW star Madison Prespakis. The four-bedroom home, located in Melbourne 's north-west, has a price guide of $900,000 - $990,000 and is set to go under the hammer next month. The stylish residence was purchased in 2021 and completely overhauled under Sophie's direction. It features a striking monochrome palette, high-end appliances, a designer kitchen and an oversized ensuite with double vanities, a double shower and a custom-built step for children. The Melbourne influencer is selling the property to take the next step in her relationship with Prespakis, as they prepare to buy their dream home together. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Maddy and I will definitely be buying together. It's not about proving anything to anyone else, we're just really aligned in what we want,' she told 'Whether it's near family or by the beach, as long as we're together, that's all that really matters.' The Tullamarine home includes two separate living areas, secure gated entry, integrated appliances, a walk-in dressing room and a spacious backyard with a pool. The main bathroom is another standout, featuring designer tiles, a freestanding bathtub and luxurious floor-to-ceiling finishes - all part of the home's complete top-to-toe renovation. Sophie worked closely with an interior stylist to ensure her home décor vision was brought to life, and the property will head to auction on Saturday, August 23. The social media star, who co-parents three children and boasts more than 300,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, said the home had been a refuge during a time of personal growth. 'That whole front section of the house became a sanctuary. I'll miss it so much,' she said. It comes after Sophie hinted at plans to marry her girlfriend Madison. The former AFL WAG, 34, and AFLW player, 24, debuted their romance on Instagram in December, one month before Sophie welcomed third child, Esmé, into the world after undergoing intrauterine insemination (IUI). And it seems, things are already getting serious between the couple. Taking to her Instagram Stories in June, Sophie didn't miss a beat when responding to a fan who asked: 'Would you consider marriage again?' 'Absolutely,' she said. 'With every part of my soul.' 'Am I married? No. Am I engaged? No,' Sophie continued in her response to other questions about her relationship. 'I always wear these rings. They are my rings. Yes, I would get married tomorrow, if I could,' she said. Sophie was wearing a large sapphire and diamond ring in the video that could be confused for an engagement ring. Sophie has had several high-profile romances with top female athletes since the breakdown of her marriage to AFL star Jarryd Cachia in 2019, with whom she shares son Bobby, 10, and daughter Florence, seven. She was married to Jaryd from October 2015 to September 2019 after welcoming their two children. Since their split, she has struck up several back-to-back romances with high-profile sportswomen. She first dated Matildas soccer player Alanna Kennedy, before briefly getting engaged to WNBL star Maddie Garrick, and she then went on to have a year-long romance with AFLW star Sophie Van De Heuvel.
