On The Ball 1994
On The Ball 1994

1995 Australia Rebranded As ‘Matildas’

The Australian Team play their first match in 1995 as the Matildas, after SBS initially ran a competition for a new name in 1994. Amongst the suggestions are Soccertoos, Blue Flyers, Waratahs, Matildas and Lorikeets. Former WSWA Treasurer, Kerry Harris, as an Australian Women's Soccer Director, is involved in this historic rebranding decision.