Port Adelaide's Matilda Scholz defends AFLW team's lightning-break dance
Port Adelaide's Matilda Scholz defended her team's Nutbush dance during a lightning delay.
During a one-hour lightning break in Port Adelaide's clash with St Kilda, the Power entertained themselves and fans with the Nutbush dance. The viral moment drew online criticism.
Matilda Scholz, the 21-year-old ruck, pushed back hard at critics. Matilda Scholz says most critics don't even watch women's sport and don't understand how AFLW players prepare differently.
When play resumed, Port stormed home for a six-point win. Scholz urged critics to stop comparing the AFLW to the men's game and instead educate themselves.
She welcomed the chance to explain those differences to anyone willing to listen.
- 21
- Scholz age
- One hour
- Lightning delay length
- Six points
- Victory margin
Why it mattersPlayers defending how women's sport operates pushes back against unfair comparisons and helps build understanding of the game.
AustraliaAustralian AFLW fans see players standing up for their sport and calling for respect based on how women's football actually works.
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