The Double Lives of Australia's Female Footballers: A Window into the Unseen Reality of Professional Sport Australian professional football has a peculiar aspect – many female players lead double lives.
They dominate the field with their skill and athleticism, but also juggle demanding part time or casual jobs outside of football.
Caitlin Reid, a surgical registrar by day and an AFLW player by night, is one such athlete. Her schedule is grueling, typically working six or seven days a week.