Victress: Women who paved the way in Australian Sport

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Corinne Hall & Michael Randall
In collaboration with Cricket Australia


This book is an ode to some of Australia's most cherished female athletes who, not just through achievements in their chosen sport, but through their unwavering conviction and commitment to women's sport, blazed a trail for their sisterhood.

From legends like Dawn Fraser and Cathy Freeman, to the new breed of powerful sportswomen like Ellyse Perry, Tayla Harris and Ash Barty, each athlete is honoured and celebrated, thanks to Hobart Hurricanes Women's Big Bash League cricketer Corinne Hall's unique artistic talents.

Inspired by these incredible women, Corinne takes readers on a journey into the lives of each athlete through both her stunning drawings and her authentic tales.

From personal interactions with the athletes, to recalling where she was when watching some of the iconic events that made them household names, Corinne provides a fresh but relatable perspective on how each has left an indelible mark on the exponential growth of sport for women.

Kindness is key for Corinne, who has ensured funds from the book will be directed back into grassroots women's cricket, along with helping charitable organisation, The Kindness Factory, spread its positive message.

In keeping with the kindness theme, athletes have provided their own stories of kindness, unearthing the special role simple acts have played in their lives.

Corinne Hall & Michael Randall
In collaboration with Cricket Australia


This book is an ode to some of Australia's most cherished female athletes who, not just through achievements in their chosen sport, but through their unwavering conviction and commitment to women's sport, blazed a trail for their sisterhood.

From legends like Dawn Fraser and Cathy Freeman, to the new breed of powerful sportswomen like Ellyse Perry, Tayla Harris and Ash Barty, each athlete is honoured and celebrated, thanks to Hobart Hurricanes Women's Big Bash League cricketer Corinne Hall's unique artistic talents.

Inspired by these incredible women, Corinne takes readers on a journey into the lives of each athlete through both her stunning drawings and her authentic tales.

From personal interactions with the athletes, to recalling where she was when watching some of the iconic events that made them household names, Corinne provides a fresh but relatable perspective on how each has left an indelible mark on the exponential growth of sport for women.

Kindness is key for Corinne, who has ensured funds from the book will be directed back into grassroots women's cricket, along with helping charitable organisation, The Kindness Factory, spread its positive message.

In keeping with the kindness theme, athletes have provided their own stories of kindness, unearthing the special role simple acts have played in their lives.

  • 2020 | 9781925893274 | 160 pages | Paperback | 250 x 215 mm | Non Fiction

  • sport, women, art, artist, drawings, biographies, collection, sportswomen, inspirational stories

  • 9781925893274

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CORINNE HALL

Born in Gosford to sports-loving parents, Corinne Hall developed a passion for cricket very early in life. The path was clear to her and regular first grade appearances for Bankstown Women’s Cricket Club, where she won six straight premierships, would help her secure a spot with the NSW Breakers squad in the Women’s National Cricket League.  An inaugural member of the Hobart Hurricanes in the first Women’s Big Bash League in 2015, Corinne has appeared for the team in every incarnation since, taking the reins of the captaincy in WBBL03.  

A self-taught artist, Corinne began drawing at a young age, initially just to give them as gifts to friends. Through a variety of mediums, including pencil, pen, graphite pencil, charcoal and paint, Corinne’s observational works come from her heart, inspired by people who have achieved something truly great in their lives, whether that be in the sporting arena or making a stand in life for something they believe in. When not on the cricket pitch, you will find her outdoors, camping near a warm fire or near the ocean on a hot summer’s day. 

MICHAEL RANDALL

Michael Randall has built a career spanning two decades as a writer, journalist, digital producer and social media whizz currently working in the sports department at Melbourne’s biggest newspaper, the Herald Sun.

Michael is proud to champion women’s sport and is eager to shine a light on great female athletes, both past and present. A lover of hoops, Michael is an avid watcher of the NBA and NBL, lives for 4 am Monday morning wake-ups for the NFL and will watch any televised cricket match.

He has also given back to the community through his committee work at his local cricket and hockey clubs, each of which he has been a member for nearly 30 years.

An ode to some of Australia’s most cherished female athletes. These sportswomen have blazed a trail for their sisterhood, not just through their own achievements in their chosen sport, but through their unwavering conviction off the field as well. With illustrations by Corinne Hall, formerly Hobart Hurricanes captain now playing for Sydney Thunder in the Women's Big Bash League, who honours each athlete through her unique artistic talents.

“This excellent reference book documenting the women who paved the way in Australian sport will be a valuable resource in every school library. ”
— Reading Time

More from Crinny:

Read about the inspiration behind Victress on the Booktopia Blog , on Reading Time and Women’s Agenda

To find out more about the book and see inside, please visit the website: https://victressbook.com.au/