Getting our game on with Lexi Rodgers, Justin Barnes (Team Perth), Gabby (Geelong Cats Pride)

Welcome to Game On JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport every Wednesday from 6-7pm where you’ll hear where you can get your game on! This show is all about showcasing where sport is safe, inclusive, welcoming and fun for the Rainbow community!

We chat with Lexi Rodgers about featuring in a 21-part docuseries HOOPS sharing her experience with basketball, being blocked from being able to play professionally, the lessons learnt and what the future holds. Check out the series @transathletica.series – all episodes are out now! (Starts 2:30)

We head west to chat with Justin Barnes Chair Team Perth about the launch of the 2025 Xceed Real Estate LGBTQIA+ Sport Awards aimed at shining a spotlight on the people, clubs, organisations and initiatives that are creating meaningful, lasting change in sport and recreation for LGBTQIA+ people across Western Australia. Time to nominate! We also have an exciting Gay Games 2030 bid update! (Starts 21:38)

And with the AFL Grand Final on Saturday, Gabby Co-Founder  Geelong Cats Pride and member of the Geelong Cats Cheer Squad joins us with an update on how the preparations are going and how you can get involved whether you are a Cats fan or you want to get on the bandwagon and have some fun! And of course there is the Round 7 AFLW match in Geelong tomorrow against the Hawks – will there be a crowd of 10,000? Head along – everyone is welcome. Go Cats! (Starts 33:05)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On

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