Matildas, Clare Polkinghorne and Brazil

Fans slam bizarre Matildas scenes in Clare Polkinghorne tribute
Fans have reacted strongly to some unusual pre-match scenes prior to the Matildas’ 3-1 friendly defeat to Brazil in Brisbane.
Matildas ‘legend’ Clare Polkinghorne to bid farewell amid end of an era against Brazil | OneFootball
She is the defensive stalwart for the sporting team that has become Australia’s darling, yet after 18 years with the Matildas, Clare Polkinghorne has a clear-cut view of retirement: “I’ll definitely need a job.
Matildas v Brazil friendly: Australia set for ‘old school’ approach for Clare Polkinghorne’s farewell
Clare Polkinghorne couldn’t help but grin at the prospect of her Matildas send-off game coming against familiar foes Brazil. Australia have an 11-2-8 record against Brazil, with four wins, one draw and two losses on home soil. They have also registered memorable wins, and losses, against As Canarinhas, the Paris Olympic silver medallists.
Matildas ‘legend’ Clare Polkinghorne to bid farewell amid end of an era against Brazil
Matildas great Clare Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane farewell against Brazil
Australia's most capped Matilda believes the game is in "good hands" ahead of her football farewell in Brisbane. Clare Polkinghorne grew up watching soccer matches at Lang Park. Now, she'll step off the pitch as one of the sport's greats.
Philip Polkinghorne trial: detectives were still trying to contact absent star witness Madison Ashton during Crown case
Detectives were reportedly still trying to contact Australian sex worker Madison Ashton a month into the Crown case after her ...
Brazil beat Matildas to spoil Polkinghorne's party
The Matildas will dust themselves down and attempt to quickly move on after a physical, relentless Brazil beat Australia 3-1 ...
Clare Polkinghorne's Matildas farewell brings tears and applause in a stirring end to a celebrated career
Before the Matildas took to the field against Brazil at Lang Park, Clare Polkinghorne was honoured with an emotional outpouring for love for what was her final game on home soil. But all she wanted to ...
'Why': Viewers stunned by bizarre appearance of NRL great Darren Lockyer in pre-game presentation at Matildas match
Football fans around the country have asked the same question after an NRL legend was involved in a pre-game presentation for ...
Matildas great Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane send-off
Retiring Australian football great Clare Polkinghorne admits her Matildas send-off match won't fully sink in until she steps ...
Much more to NRL legend’s Matildas photo storm
There’s much more to the story about how NRL legend Darren Lockyer ended up being front and centre as Matildas fans ...
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Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni says Australia needs to follow Caitlin Foord's example as they take on Brazil at Robina
Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be ...
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From the Farm to Geelong: Polkinghorne's Whirlwind First Week with the Cats
Jay Polkinghorne spoke to media during his first week in Geelong, after the Cats selected him with their opening pick in the ...
Matildas vs Brazil quick hits: Clare Polkinghorne waves goodbye as Brisbane sells out Lang Park for 3-1 friendly loss
Australia farewells beloved veteran Clare Polkinghorne in a heated battle against Brazil, falling 3-1 to the reigning Olympic ...
No fairytale farewell for Matildas champ as Brazil’s hot start proves enough
A celebration of retiring defender Clare Polkinghorne’s decorated career didn’t go to plan on Thursday night for the Matildas ...