body of work: part one

Annie La Fleur, Alexandra Bunton, Mikaela Dombkins, Karen Blicavs, Micaela Cocks, Kayla Steindl, and Kate Tominac

about this series

body of work is an ongoing project.

‘There are few human events as ancient or consequential as giving birth, or becoming a mother. It is ironic the phenomenon continues to be passively denigrated: Women have done it before you. They’ll do it after you. You’re not enduring anything new.

But these pervasive sentiments are not just reductive, they are incorrect. For every similarity, there are differences.’

— BODY OF WORK

This is part one.

It interviews seven incredible athletes: Annie La Fleur, Alexandra Bunton, Mikaela Dombkins, Karen Blicavs, Micaela Cocks, Kayla Steindl, and Kate Tominac.

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athletes / mothers

The careers — and accolades, and legacies — of each of the seven are nuanced and extensive. For brevity, they have been distilled to their time in the WNBL.

Annie La Fleur: Sydney Bruins, Sydney Flames, Brisbane Blazers (1991—2002)  

Alexandra Bunton: AIS, Canberra Capitals, Adelaide Lightning, Dandenong Rangers (2009–present)

Mikaela Dombkins: AIS, Sydney Uni Flames, Canberra Capitals, Adelaide Lightning (2003–2021)

Karen Blicavs: St. Kilda Saints, Nunawading Spectres, Brisbane Blazers, Coburg Cougars (1979–1992)

Micaela Cocks: Townsville Fire (2011–2022)

Kayla Steindl: Perth Lynx, Townsville Fire, Adelaide Lightning (2012–2020)

Kate Tominac: Canberra Capitals (1989–2001)

1. what age were you when you had a baby?