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Christina Matthews: Making an NRL dynasty in WA

This week, we sit down with Hall of Fame cricketer, former CEO of WA Cricket, and Perth Bears Board Member, Christina Matthews to discuss her career in sport (on and off the field!), the mindset for creating winners and her role in bringing players over!


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