{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8117a15f-8452-4f0d-82cd-51fef88003e5/fb75d0eb-f648-4aa1-b14f-14e5a4262af9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 8 - Getting Equal: The power of Australia failing to take the field against USA | How the Matildas' plight reflected a societal gap","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610bcc5d7480758279971e70/610bcc673fa75300124effa5.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Matildas greats Kate Gill and Tal Karp plus current star Tameka Yallop, along with esteemed writer and academic Fiona Crawford, join John Didulica and David Davutovic for a strong-hearted discussion about the gulf that was (partially) bridged after a brave move by a group of Aussie football players.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>The match between USA v Australia in Detroit, Michigan in September 2015, and why the Matildas didn't play</li><li>The power of unity and solidarity in trying to break down disparity</li><li>Equality in sport, how it has changed, and what still remains to be done</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced &amp; edited by Lucas Perry, Optus Sport.</p>","author_name":"Optus"}