Poletti (they/them)
@itspoletti.bsky.social
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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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.
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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Since the World Cup, NZF has done nothing to bring Ferns games home, and just twiddling their thumbs hoping that participation rates alone would mean more awareness. The Ferns programme has regressed, exposure is almost nil, with tonight’s performance the result of the above. Embarrassing. #AUSvNZL
November 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Since the World Cup, NZF has done nothing to bring Ferns games home, and just twiddling their thumbs hoping that participation rates alone would mean more awareness. The Ferns programme has regressed, exposure is almost nil, with tonight’s performance the result of the above. Embarrassing. #AUSvNZL
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Adelaide have announced that Ernest Faber will depart the club for a dual role with Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo.
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Adelaide have announced that Ernest Faber will depart the club for a dual role with Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo.
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This whole thing is racist, but take particular note of the threat of denaturalization. That's stripping people of their citizenship, and that's the road to mass murder and atrocity.
Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries … denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.“
November 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM
This whole thing is racist, but take particular note of the threat of denaturalization. That's stripping people of their citizenship, and that's the road to mass murder and atrocity.
Please let it be at right wing. She's said she prefers to be on the wing, and she looked very good there against South Korea.
Tony Gustavsson might have struggled with where to play Mary Fowler during his time in charge of the #Matildas, but Joe Montemurro has no such concerns.
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Please let it be at right wing. She's said she prefers to be on the wing, and she looked very good there against South Korea.
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This is pretty funny. Why is The Guardian’s political editor endorsing “legitimate concerns” around migration and complaining Hanson is being distracted from trying to address them?
And further to this: what are the "legitimate concerns about the rate of overseas migration"???
November 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
This is pretty funny. Why is The Guardian’s political editor endorsing “legitimate concerns” around migration and complaining Hanson is being distracted from trying to address them?
Fuck the BBC.
1. It would appear that in recent reporting, the BBC is now using the phrase "biological male who identifies as a woman" when they mean to talk about a transgender woman.
This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
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This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
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BBC Now Calling Trans Women 'Biological Males Who Identify As Women'
These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Fuck the BBC.
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On the latest episode of The Dubcast, Poletti asks whether Sydney FC are back as they climb to the top of the A-League Women table, and Burke isn't necessarily convinced they are.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/JbzFwRQJWzA
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/JbzFwRQJWzA
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
On the latest episode of The Dubcast, Poletti asks whether Sydney FC are back as they climb to the top of the A-League Women table, and Burke isn't necessarily convinced they are.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/JbzFwRQJWzA
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/JbzFwRQJWzA
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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ngl, i simply do not wish to participate in capitalism today*
*for the rest of my life
*for the rest of my life
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
ngl, i simply do not wish to participate in capitalism today*
*for the rest of my life
*for the rest of my life
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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So Labor and the Liberals teamed up to pass legislation to give police the power to recommend cancellation of Centrelink payments of people who have not been found guilty of a crime by a court of law. It’s discriminatory financial punishment of people in poverty who are already over-policed
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
So Labor and the Liberals teamed up to pass legislation to give police the power to recommend cancellation of Centrelink payments of people who have not been found guilty of a crime by a court of law. It’s discriminatory financial punishment of people in poverty who are already over-policed
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And just yesterday data was published that revealed the rate of searches and use of force against Aboriginal people is "getting worse, not getting better" ...
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
And just yesterday data was published that revealed the rate of searches and use of force against Aboriginal people is "getting worse, not getting better" ...
Sydney FC's #ALW game against Canberra has also now been postponed due to international call-ups. The only game that will now be taking place this weekend is Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory on Sunday afternoon.
Personally, I'd be postponing that as well now, but it is what it is.
Personally, I'd be postponing that as well now, but it is what it is.
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Sydney FC's #ALW game against Canberra has also now been postponed due to international call-ups. The only game that will now be taking place this weekend is Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory on Sunday afternoon.
Personally, I'd be postponing that as well now, but it is what it is.
Personally, I'd be postponing that as well now, but it is what it is.
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Following her massive performance for Canberra in Round 4 of the #ALW, The Dubcast crew discuss whether former Young Matilda Beth Gordon could be the beneficiary of a potential revitalisation of the Matildas squad after the Asian Cup.
📺: youtu.be/JbzFwRQJWzA
🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/3mnQ...
📺: youtu.be/JbzFwRQJWzA
🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/3mnQ...
November 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Following her massive performance for Canberra in Round 4 of the #ALW, The Dubcast crew discuss whether former Young Matilda Beth Gordon could be the beneficiary of a potential revitalisation of the Matildas squad after the Asian Cup.
📺: youtu.be/JbzFwRQJWzA
🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/3mnQ...
📺: youtu.be/JbzFwRQJWzA
🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/3mnQ...
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“That’s where the flavour is” yes, and that flavour is called sadness
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“That’s where the flavour is” yes, and that flavour is called sadness
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🇦🇺 Australia are a Pot TWO team for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup!
This comes as 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇰 Denmark and 🇹🇷 Türkiye (all ranked higher than @Socceroos) only managed to qualify for the UEFA playoffs - making them Pot 4 teams.
Who do you want in the draw on Dec 5!?
This comes as 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇰 Denmark and 🇹🇷 Türkiye (all ranked higher than @Socceroos) only managed to qualify for the UEFA playoffs - making them Pot 4 teams.
Who do you want in the draw on Dec 5!?
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🇦🇺 Australia are a Pot TWO team for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup!
This comes as 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇰 Denmark and 🇹🇷 Türkiye (all ranked higher than @Socceroos) only managed to qualify for the UEFA playoffs - making them Pot 4 teams.
Who do you want in the draw on Dec 5!?
This comes as 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇰 Denmark and 🇹🇷 Türkiye (all ranked higher than @Socceroos) only managed to qualify for the UEFA playoffs - making them Pot 4 teams.
Who do you want in the draw on Dec 5!?
What a shock that FIFA manipulated it's disciplinary process to ensure someone who shouldn't even be allowed on US soil won't miss any games at the World Cup.
I can not wait for Portugal to get grouped (which should be impossible, but there's 16 teams who won't make it through to the knockouts)
I can not wait for Portugal to get grouped (which should be impossible, but there's 16 teams who won't make it through to the knockouts)
This is quite a verdict from FIFA. An astonishing 12 days in the life of Cristiano Ronaldo.
apnews.com/article/worl...
apnews.com/article/worl...
Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict offers probation
Cristiano Ronaldo will likely avoid missing any Portugal games at the World Cup despite his red card in a qualifying game last week for elbowing an Ireland opponent.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
What a shock that FIFA manipulated it's disciplinary process to ensure someone who shouldn't even be allowed on US soil won't miss any games at the World Cup.
I can not wait for Portugal to get grouped (which should be impossible, but there's 16 teams who won't make it through to the knockouts)
I can not wait for Portugal to get grouped (which should be impossible, but there's 16 teams who won't make it through to the knockouts)
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I am going to LOVE IT when they crash out of the world cup, sorry to the rest of Portugal
This is quite a verdict from FIFA. An astonishing 12 days in the life of Cristiano Ronaldo.
apnews.com/article/worl...
apnews.com/article/worl...
Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict offers probation
Cristiano Ronaldo will likely avoid missing any Portugal games at the World Cup despite his red card in a qualifying game last week for elbowing an Ireland opponent.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I am going to LOVE IT when they crash out of the world cup, sorry to the rest of Portugal
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If it looks like this, please feel free to keep it.
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
If it looks like this, please feel free to keep it.
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"Could the AFC Women's Asian Cup bring Matildas stars back to the A-Leagues?"
Probably professionalise the game first, then we can talk.
#ALW
Probably professionalise the game first, then we can talk.
#ALW
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
"Could the AFC Women's Asian Cup bring Matildas stars back to the A-Leagues?"
Probably professionalise the game first, then we can talk.
#ALW
Probably professionalise the game first, then we can talk.
#ALW