Episode 4 is now live! Listen now!

Welcome to the "Girls are Players Too" Podcast, a special series brought to you by Women's Baseball The Inside Pitch.

GRP2 will count down to the 2025 Australian Women’s and Australian Youth Women’s Championships which will take over Melbourne Ballpark from April 13-19.

WBIP founder Amy McCann teams up with fellow Emeralds alumni Tahnee Lovering and Amy Cannington and this trio knows their Nationals!

McCann claimed seven national crowns with Victoria (2003-2014), Lovering five titles with New South Wales (2004-2018), while Cannington (née Collins) is one of the few to win gold in two states, representing both Victoria and New South Wales (2011-2020).

The podcast series shares its name with the special “Girls Are Players Too” WBIP fundraising initiative, which aims to raise money for the 2025 Championships campaign.The shirts are available in all five state team colours, with $5 from each shirt sale going directly to the state teams.

Each week in a dedicated episode profiling each state, the trio will bring their expert insights and knowledge to the mic to dissect the rosters, chat with some of Australia’s best players, mix in a little Nationals history, and more.

In episode one, we met Victoria's Belinda Cannington and Allie Bebbere to discuss their journeys in the sport and preview the Victorian team. In episode two, Jess Maslin and Bianca Ramsey stopped by to chat all things South Australian baseball. The New South Wales duo of Ticara Geldenhuis and Lisa Nakashio featured in episode 3.

Episode 4

In episode four, we jump into the world of Queensland women's baseball and discuss all things maroon!

We hear from Queensland baseball legend Karina Connors, Head Coach of the Queensland White team in 2025, about what she has seen across her 25 years in maroon baseball, the excitement of winning the 2023 Youth Nationals gold, coaching male and female athletes, and more.

Molly “The Business” Paddison shares her journey from ballet to baseball and through the ranks of junior Queensland baseball, about being the only female athlete in teams, winning the 2023 Youth Nationals gold, her stunning performance at the 2024 Women’s Nationals, and her evolving mindset as she transitions from a rookie to a leader at just 17.

Plus 'Drip or Skip' returns to discuss walkout songs, helmet colours and outfield cellies.

Also, watch out for a special guest who drops into the studio!

Listen now!

All Star Episode Line Up

One could be forgiven for thinking this is a Nationals All-Star team, but it is the confirmed lineup for the series:

Victoria: Belinda Cannington and Allie Bebbere
South Australia: Jess Maslin and Bianca Ramsey
New South Wales: Ticara Geldenhuis and Lisa Nakashio
Western Australia: Caitlin Eynon and Chloe Atkinson
Queensland: Molly Paddison and Karina Connors

Episodes dropping every Thursday from March 13!

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