Renee Bacon, Winger - Waterside Karori

05/16/23 • 48 min

This week we sit down with local legend Renee Bacon. We discuss her involvement in the national Māori Football squad and the growth of the team, the development of the National Women’s League overtime, how it still feel's like women are an afterthought at the club and national level, and what’s needed for the local game to grow!

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