Kate Salemme

AFLW Recruiter and women’s footy coach. Freelance sports and content writer. Views my own

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

Not surprising the plethora of opinion articles on Serena Williams are predictable and boring. The “journos” stamping their feet and pretending to be outraged use her to try to be relevant. They don’t understand her story or legacy and make no attempt, but will tell you they do.

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

Well said

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Djokovic defends Serena Williams after her loss in her Wimbledon comeback match, ‘She hasn’t played a match in so many years. People need to cool off a bit with the judgment & criticism. Her wanting to just come back, it’s an incredible gift for our sport. I don’t know why they don’t appreciate that enough’

“I remember at the U.S. Open last year you challenged Serena to come back. I’m curious what you made of seeing her back in the fight on Centre Court.”

Novak: “Look, I said it even before the tournament started that what she’s doing is incredible. It’s epic. I’ve always been a fan of Serena. I’m sure she wanted and expected deep down inside to at least win one match or more. Knowing how competitive she is and the mind of a champion she has, she’s not happy with just showing up on the court. She wants to win. I hope for the sake of tennis and all of us, that we’ll be able to see her more. Let’s see. Nobody really knows what’s gonna happen, whether she’s eager to play… only Grand Slams maybe? I assume that U.S. Open is somewhere she’d like to play. Playing at home in her home slam would be amazing for her and everyone else. But let’s see. I was watching the match a little bit. Look, she hasn’t played for years. She had two children. People are used to, when we talk about Serena, and also in my case and some great champions, people expect you to play your best because they’re used to seeing you dominate the sport for so many years. She’s 44.. 2 children.. coming back.. it’s normal that she’s still not at her best in terms of movement and.. I mean, she hasn’t played a match in so many years. People need to cool off a little bit with the judgment and the criticism and everything. Let’s just enjoy the greatness and who she is and what she represents to the sport. Her wanting to give it a try and just come back, it’s an incredible gift for our sport. I think people sometimes… I don’t know why they don’t appreciate that enough. They just start to speculate, judge, or whatever. It’s like, hey guys, enjoy. You have the greatest ever coming to play for you, to bring more attention to your sport. For me I don’t understand this kind of thinking and this kind of approach by people and judgment. But you know.. People are people. This is something they’re gonna do. But I really support Serena. I always have. Hopefully she’s gonna play more.” ❤️

(via Wimbledon Press)

[Rennae Stubbs ♈️ @rennaestubbs]

The hate and lack of empathy in this world is astounding to me. Especially when you have no idea what you're talking about. Just blows my mind.

[Christian's Court @christianscourt]

even at 44 years old this clip rings so true

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

It’s 4.30am. The year is 2026. And I’m about to watch Serena Williams play tennis again. At Wimbledon. Like … what?! I’ve got goosebumps.

[Tommy Beer @TommyBeer]

Wow

This is incredible

Shots to @CBSSports

[Nike Basketball @nikebasketball]

Sleep well, NY.

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

The official Nike championship commercial for the New York Knicks has arrived 🔥

(h/t @RTNBA )

[NBA @NBA]

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆

New York defeats San Antonio 4-1 in the NBA Finals, capturing their third championship in franchise history!

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

THE NEW YORK KNICKS!!!!!!!! 😭😭🥳🥳🥰🥰

[Nicky The Good @nickythegood]

This is the best edit. No commentary. Just the sound of The Garden.

[ESPN @espn]

A PLAY NEW YORKERS WILL REMEMBER FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES ‼️

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

KAT 👑 #knicks 🔥

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

@onelisarose @CrealyP This is also not a deep draft

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

As surprising as it is for many, Richmond is making the right decision to move on from Grace Egan, it’s just the wrong execution. Many clubs are looking for a player of her ilk, so a trade goes begging. My column on the Tigers’ list https://t.co/H2Kmv1DZnC @codeaflau @superfooty

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

@onelisarose @CrealyP Pick 38 is nothing for Grace Egan, a clear best 21 player at a contender. I have spoken with those at clubs and I’ll trust my own judgement from my lived experience in AFLW and recruiting, including watching this draft class. Thanks for stopping by, see ya

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

@CrealyP @codeaflau @superfooty Pick 38 is nothing

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

How North Melbourne built an unstoppable #AFLW list, including unearthing gun players from every corner of the talent landscape https://t.co/f0u81bzPGt

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

@cpola17 Give it a read haha https://t.co/f0u81bzPGt

[Kate Salemme @KateSalemme]

The nine bargain-basement Kangaroos who are driving a dynasty alongside Jas Garner, Ash Riddell and Emma Kearney. My take on North Melbourne’s list and their interest in former No.1 pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner https://t.co/f0u81bzPGt #AFLW

[CODE AFL @codeaflau]

The fab five are a big part of the Roos’ undefeated run, but it’s the bargains and discards who’ve become guns which makes them unbeatable. Here’s how the Roos built the best list in the comp — and how it gets better.

ROOS LIST ANALYSIS ▶️ https://t.co/OKvN17Z2mf

[CODE AFL @codeaflau]

The fab five are a big part of the Roos’ undefeated run, but it’s the bargains and discards who’ve become guns which makes them unbeatable. Here’s how the Roos built the best list in the comp — and how it gets better.

ROOS LIST ANALYSIS ▶️ https://t.co/OKvN17Z2mf