BASKETBALL
THE OPALS
It was only September last year that the Opals won bronze at the Women’s Basketball World Cup. And it was right under our noses – here in Australia. The Sydney event was considered a stunning success – breaking attendance, broadcast and social media records – and the team are thrilled with the support they received, but they acknowledge there’s plenty of room for improvement, especially around funding.
Opals captain Tess Madgen tells marie claire, “The exposure for women’s basketball last year was really great, but it was nothing compared with what the Matildas received. But it costs money to put up massive billboards and create adverts. In reality, they got the exposure we all deserve.”
The Opals are willing to
