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Kelli Underwood is a leading journalist, host and commentator. She made history in 2009 by becoming the first woman to commentate an AFL match and is now a regular with Fox Footy. She has been a key contributor to The Back Page on Fox Sports and hosts Offsiders on the ABC.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Erin Phillips after signing with Port Adelaide for their upcoming inaugural AFLW season, at Alberton Oval on April 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Underwood: Erin’s irresistible case for all-time top ten status

On Saturday fans will say farewell to Australian sporting champion Erin Phillips. KELLI UNDERWOOD reveals where the AFLW and basketball star sits among Australia’s greatest ever female athletes.

Clarence Football Club Grand Final Breakfast at the Shoreline Hotel, from left Terry Daniher, Chris Fagan and Neale Daniher

Underwood: Life-changing phone call began an unbreakable bond

Chris Fagan was at the top of a ferris wheel when he received a phone call that would change his life. At the other end was Neale Daniher, writes KELLI UNDERWOOD.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Kate Hore of the Demons is seen during the 2023 AFLW Captains Day at Marvel Stadium on August 21, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Underwood: Misguided move to banish AFLW to ‘outside court’

Craig Kelly’s recent comments about women’s sport revenues reflect a broader – and misguided – attitude within footy, writes KELLI UNDERWOOD.

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Matildas players celebrate winning the FIFA Womens World Cup Quarter final match against France in a penalty shootout at Brisbane Stadium. Picture Lachie Millard

Underwood: Matildas have changed sport in Australia forever

Packed stadiums, a nation transfixed and a swag of priceless moments. Irrespective of what happens from here, KELLI UNDERWOOD writes that the Matilda legacy is already game-changing.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Carlton captain Patrick Cripps and Adelaide Crows Captain Jordan Dawson during the Official Gather Round Media Opportunity at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on April 12, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Underwood: SA’s biggest event since Kennett ‘stole’ F1

The AFL say Gather Round will move around the country from year to year. South Australia has other ideas, writes KELLI UNDERWOOD.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos looks on during the round 2 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium, on March 25, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Underwood: Why history’s against Clarko in Hawks clash

Alastair Clarkson is in a select group of AFL coaches to have won multiple premierships then joined a rival club. KELLI UNDERWOOD chats to Mick Malthouse about what the grudge match will be like.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Daisy Pearce and Tayla Harris of the Demons pose during a Melbourne Demons AFL media opportunity at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 04, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Pearce de résistance: Harris blooms with Daisy

Ben and Patty. Batman and Robin. Daisy and Tayla. The Demons dynamic duo has lit up the AFLW all season long, thanks to a decade-long bond that came through when it was needed most, writes KELLI UNDERWOOD.

Women in sport photo shoot

Underwood: We can’t be the only women in the room

While it sometimes seems like one step forward, and then two steps backwards, I have hope for the future for our female broadcasters, writes KELLI UNDERWOOD.

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Underwood: The Federer farewell we were all denied

We never got a proper chance to say goodbye. Here, KELLI UNDERWOOD lists her five favourite Roger Federer matches at Melbourne Park.

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Australian tennis player Sam Stosur is taking part in the aces for bushfires. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Underwood: Why Australia got Sam Stosur wrong

Judy Murray could never understand why Australians didn‘t celebrate Sam Stosur’s career more. KELLI UNDERWOOD agrees.

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