The Tillies are back! With just over 24 hours to go until the Matildas face off against Japan in the Women’s Asia Cup final, the hype across Australia has reached a fever pitch.

This tournament has already smashed attendance records, proving that the post-World Cup ‘Matildas effect’ is here to stay.

Today, we’re joined by rising star and fullback Kaitlyn Torpey to find out what the energy is like inside the camp, how the younger generation is handling the pressure of a home final, and what it means to rep your country on home turf.

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🎙️ CREDITS

Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Kaitlyn Torpey, Matilda's Fullback

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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