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Poletti (they/them)

@itspoletti.bsky.social

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Non-binary. Co-Founder of Round Ball Australia. Host of The Dubcast. Commentator for Football NSW. I enjoy sports. Opinions are mine, all mine.

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · Mar 1

Happy one year on oestrogen day to all who celebrate.

Spoiler alert: It's me.

I've got some news to share as I continue my journey of self-discovery towards being my authentic self. It hasn't been easy and I felt keeping it under wraps for a while was the safer option, but the time feels right.

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Today marks a very special day in my ongoing journey of self-discovery to live as my authentic self.

One year ago, on March 2, 2024, I started hormone replacement therapy, and began taking oestrogen as I undertake my transition.

It was a massive step for me to make, and one I wish I had taken far sooner, but it's better late than never.

My name is not changing, nor are my pronouns. I will still be Poletti, and I will still be using they/them pronouns.

I still consider myself to be non-binary rather than trans, but the purpose of this journey is to help my external self reflect how I feel internally, which is not currently the case.

I thought about not posting this, because it is

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a lot to put out there, and I know might bring some negativity with it.

But that also makes it the perfect time to post it, because LGBTQIA+ people, and particularly trans and gender-diverse people, are increasingly under attack in so many different ways.

The visibility of trans and gender-diverse people is even more important in these trying times (if it is safe for them to do so of course, self-preservation is incredibly important), and why I've chosen to reveal this about myself.

Thank you to everyone who has given me their support thus far, and will continue to do so in the future. It means more than you will ever know.

Regards,
Poletti (they/them)

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 26m

I've never had an issue when I do tune in.

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 6d

I don't say this to be fatalist, rather to move the conversation on. We're past this point. It's too late. The government has had many opportunities and won't do it. Dismantle corporate capitalism or this the inevitable media future

Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 6d

I think we need a Royal Commision into the media landscape in Australia with a view to ensuring balanced reporting, removal of propaganda and the media role in challenging any blatant lies by politicians and corporates.

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 48m

The games are available on the NSL YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@NorthernSup...

Northern Super League

Be Where It All Begins | Soyez là où tout commence CGY • HFX • MTL • OTT • TOR • VAN

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 13h

This is insane. In the ever-reaching world of capitalism in sports ruining the game, teams, events, and organisations are just blindly accepting money from illegal companies the same way they'd accept it from legal companies.

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 22h

The world's number one illegal sports betting platform, already a sponsor of PSG, Barcelona, FIBA, CAF, etc etc ad nauseam, signs yet another partnership - and with a Tour known to be a favourite playing ground for match-fixers. Nobody gives a fuck anymore it seems.
www.ggrasia.com/1xbet-announ...

1xBet announces exclusive partnership with ATP Challenger Tour - GGRAsia

Global betting company 1xBet says it has “an exclusive partnership agreement with international men’s tennis tournaments under the auspices of the ATP Challenger Tour”, presented by the Association of...

www.ggrasia.com

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lastpositivist.bsky.social @lastpositivist.bsky.social · 1d

you know what fair

Bootleggirl on twitter writes: "I still dislike the Star Wars sequels but I can't no longer fault them for running with the premise of "20 years after fascism, same fascism again, but stupider" bc I just lived through that.

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Danny Page @danny.page · 17h

i'm so serious, give the peace prize to ms rachel www.instagram.com/p/DPosLeoAMYu/

Dear President Obama,
I saw in your statement you said "Israeli families" & "the people of Gaza."
Palestinians have families, too.
This kind of language contributes to dehumanization. Dehumanization is part of what caused so many to stay silent as 20,000 children were killed in this genocide.
I've sat with wonderful Palestinian families from Gaza. They look at their children just like we look at ours - with all the love & hope in the world.
Love, Ms Rachel

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Simon Reus @reussimon.bsky.social · 1d

While they're at it they should arrest John Howard, George W Bush and Tony Blair.

Fiona Wallace @fiionawallace.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING

Prime Minister of South Africa:

“If international law means anything, Netanyahu must be arrested. Otherwise, the ICC is a Western puppet.”

#ICC #Netanyahu #NetanyahuWarCriminal #Justice

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zac @zacbriffa.bsky.social · 1d

Ali Auglah future Adelaide United coach confirmed

Atomic Elbow @atomicelbow.bsky.social · 1d

First goals scored by:

John Kosmina (NSL)
Carl Veart (A-League)
Ali Auglah (Australian Championship)

#AusChampionship

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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 1d

“Inside, you secretly long for a cold-hearted Republican to lower taxes, brutalize criminals, and rule you like a king!”

“Sideshow Bob Roberts” first aired October 9, 1994. (Clip features a deleted line!)

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 2d

It cannot be made clearer.

If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.

JK Rowling pledges to keep up fight against SNP trans policies

Author vows to bankroll campaigners after Scottish government fails to pay group's legal fees in Supreme Court equality case

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Ela Bambust 🏳️‍⚧️ @ela-bambust.bsky.social · 7d

good things still exist

hat that says: "cargo pants? uhhhh no buddy, car go beep beep, you feeling alright man?"

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Joe Flynn @chinajoeflynn.bsky.social · 1d

Ralph Wiggum delivering his legendary "Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel were in the closet making babies" speech

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 1d

The return of Sam Kerr rightly draws the headlines, but also returning are Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry, who we discuss in detail as well.

Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 1d

Joe Montemurro has named his squad for The Matildas games against England and Wales, headlined by the return of Sam Kerr.

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Matildas Squad Reaction for England & Wales

YouTube video by The Dubcast

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Trans Moleman, Street Estrogen Junkie @transmoleman.bsky.social · 2d

Jesus fuck, you never really think of the term "scorched earth" until you see it literally.

samuel @quilombo.bsky.social · 2d

The level of destruction and erasure in the Gaza Strip is simply incredible. North Gaza, before and after:

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 2d

Right now, yes. But Fowler cooked there in her last games under Sermanni. Add in the depth of players when/if everyone is fit, unless Raso starts getting game-time, she might not be.

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DFAntastic @phillytradesman.bsky.social · 2d

Taijuan Walker is 100x the man of Kershaw, btw.

screenshot of Taijuan Walker pitching on Pride Night at CBP, in front of a rainbow Liberty Bell. He tagged it “Love Wins 🌈 Phillies Win🔔 “

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David_j_roth @davidjroth.bsky.social · 2d

Kershaw really shit on his legacy by deciding he needed to get on the record with the wackest, worst, laziest bigotry right as the curtain was coming down, and it will be tough to remember him any other way. Absolutely one of the greats, but no one can just be normal (or just be quiet) anymore.

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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 2d

33 years ago today, Flanders saved Homer from a house fire. "Homer the Heretic," first aired October 8, 1992.

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 3d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 2d

If I had sour cream in my fridge, I'd be chowing down on beef stroganoff right now. I'm just chugging down water, which is working.

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Hend Amry @libyaliberty.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t listen to anyone who minimizes the threat of a government that “only” wants to tighten the authoritarian surveillance noose for “some” people. THATS ALWAYS HOW IT BEGINS YOU FASCISM ENABLERS.

Full Fact @fullfact.org · 3d

On social media and their website, the Liberal Democrats have claimed “Keir Starmer says everyone in the UK will be required to have mandatory digital ID”.

But this isn’t the case, and we can’t find any evidence the Prime Minister said it was.

Digital ID won’t be mandatory for ‘everyone in the UK’ – Full Fact

The Liberal Democrats have claimed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said everyone in the UK will have to have digital ID, but that’s not the case.

fullfact.org

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 2d

A squeaky-voiced toll booth attendant from The Simpsons looking at a strewn pile of fruits and vegetables all over the road, saying "Mr. Wimbley, it happened again"

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CAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · 2d

We're now finding out that as many as 70,000 people had their government IDs provided to prove their ages leaked by Discord. Like I wrote last week, this is an inherent risk (and made greater by a rushed process) of getting platforms to do age checks

Discord says 70,000 users may have had their government IDs leaked in breach

The ID pics had been submitted as part of age-related appeals.

www.theverge.com

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 2d

Paging @marissalordanic.bsky.social for this very special Olimpico alert at the 2025 NAIDOC Cup for the U16 Football NSW representative side.

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 2d

It was a pleasure to have Bev Priestman join The Dubcast, and we touched on a wide range of topics both Nix and Canada related, including Quinn and their impact in the football world (because of course I had to ask about Quinn). It is well worth the listen and you should check it out #ALW

Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 2d

Wellington Phoenix's A-League Women coach Bev Priestman joined The Dubcast to speak with Poletti about adapting to her first role as a club coach, why she signed with the Wellington Phoenix, being the only female head coach in the A-League Women, and more.

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Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman joins The Dubcast

YouTube video by The Dubcast

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