Sisters of the Sisterhood

August 10, 2026Andrew Thomson

Sisterwood: A Historic Moment for The Magpies

For the first time in Magpies history, we've got six pairs of sisters running out in black and white. It's a historic moment for the club, and it says something about who we are.

The women's team was built on connection. On women who chose to step in, who wanted to be part of something real. Every season, we've grown—in numbers, in depth, in belief. Now we're walking into 2026 with a squad that knows what it means to fight for each other. Some of them are literally family. All of them are.

That's what sisterhood looks like.

What It Means

Having six sister pairs on the same roster isn't just a roster stat. It's families choosing to build something together. It's showing up for each other on the same field, wearing the same jumper, fighting for the same result. There's a trust that comes from that—a shorthand, an understanding that goes beyond what you can teach on the training track.

It also speaks to the culture we've created. Women aren't just joining the Magpies. They're bringing their families with them. They're choosing us because they believe in what we're building. That kind of buy-in is everything.

The Growth

The Magpies women's program has grown every year. More players, more depth, more belief. We've watched the standard lift, the commitment deepen, the squad become something genuinely special. This isn't accidental. It's built on women who show up, who support each other, who understand that lifting your teammates lifts the whole club.

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