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  • 'Do I look like I fit in here?': NRLW star Grace Kemp opens up on Indigenous identity and a long history with trying to fit in

    ‘Do I look like I fit in here?’: NRLW star Grace Kemp opens up on Indigenous identity and a long history with trying to fit in

    Grace Kemp embraces her identity as a Wiradjuri woman, navigating insecurities about heritage and appearance.

    The Australian

    Embracing her size, looks and identity is an ongoing process for Grace Kemp.

    The Canberra NRLW star, opening up for the first time about her struggle to fit in, is a proud Wiradjuri woman and former Wallaroo still learning about lost family history on dad's side.

    And even then, she says her height advantage, Scottish heritage, and flowing red hair make her second guess whether she looks the part of a stereotypical Indigenous athlete.

    Identity can be a highly charged subject for Indigenous people, but by bravely speaking to her own insecurities, Kemp wants to free others of the same burdens.

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  • Billy Slater's advice to every NRL club about coaching hot property

    Billy Slater’s advice to every NRL club about coaching hot property

    Billy Slater expressed willingness to coach, discussing assistant Josh Hannay in the celebratory Maroons dressing room.

    The Australian

    As Cameron Munster hugged his family members and Josh Papalii shuffled around the Maroons dressing room waving and shaking hands with the masses like the Pope, Billy Slater leaned in for a chat.

    "All a club has to do is call me," Slater told Locker Room.

    No, the triumphant Queensland coach wasn't talking about his own coaching career.

    He was talking about the bloke standing a few metres away holding a can of XXXX and with the maroon-coloured blazer on, Slater's assistant coach, Josh Hannay.

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  • Roosters roll as Sharks, Knights enjoy first NRLW wins

    Olivia Kernick soars through the air to score in the Roosters' win over the Dragons. Photo: Mark Kolbe/AAP PHOTOS

    The Roosters defeated the Dragons 24-10, while Sharks and Knights secured strong wins in NRLW.

    The Canberra Times

    The Sydney Roosters had to subdue a determined St George Illawarra Dragons outfit to keep their NRLW season blemish-free, while Cronulla and Newcastle enjoyed healthy wins to open their 2025 campaigns.

    The Roosters prevailed 24-10 at Jubilee Stadium in Sydney for back-to-back wins to start their year, while the Sharks overwhelmed the Raiders 56-6 in Canberra.

    In Townsville, the Cowboys came crashing back to earth as the Knights scored a 26-6 win after leading 14-0 at the break.

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