From Perris and Perry to Brazill and Barty, Australian women’s sport is filled with stories of cross-code champions
September is upon us and the swooping season has begun. No magpie has taken up the challenge as seriously as former Australia netballer Sharni Layton, who has dived into a new career at the same club by joining Ashleigh Brazill to become the second Diamond to take on an AFLW career with the Collingwood Magpies.
Even if Layton hadn’t played football as a junior, it would be difficult to find a netball fan who is surprised at the transition. A tough competitor throughout her career, Layton has become known for her loud voice and white line fever. Off the court she was playful as a kitten, spending countless hours chatting to her young fans, but once the whistle blew she was as fearsome as a lioness, leaving opposition players quivering in her wake.
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