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.
Pinned
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.
Walking onto rakes on the ground eh?
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Walking onto rakes on the ground eh?
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
Mamdani is going to impose Shania Law. It won't impress you much.
Mamdani is going to impose Salvia law. Parsley, rosemary, and thyme will be hunted to extinction.
Mamdani is going to impose Sha Na Na law. Everyone will be forced to wear gold lamé, have pompadour haircuts, and go to the hop
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Mamdani is going to impose Shania Law. It won't impress you much.
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
They caved in March so they could get a better deal now. They’re caving now so they can get a better deal in some indeterminate future. The better deal is always just beyond their reach, but continuing to cave will get them there. And if you don’t agree with that, you don’t understand Politics,
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
They caved in March so they could get a better deal now. They’re caving now so they can get a better deal in some indeterminate future. The better deal is always just beyond their reach, but continuing to cave will get them there. And if you don’t agree with that, you don’t understand Politics,
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
Maybe important to note it was the disruption in air travel that Democrats couldn't stand and not, you know, 40+ million people not knowing where their next meal was coming from.
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Maybe important to note it was the disruption in air travel that Democrats couldn't stand and not, you know, 40+ million people not knowing where their next meal was coming from.
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
When the Conservative Party in Korea declared martial law, the Korean Democrats knew if they didn’t send them to hell there would be no opposition afterwards. And look at them. They’re taking the ex conservative president and ensuring he never breathes free ever again.
South Korea special prosecutor indicts ex-President Yoon on more charges reut.rs/3Xka3TD
South Korea special prosecutor indicts ex-President Yoon on more charges
South Korea's special prosecutor on Monday indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on additional charges of abusing power and aiding an enemy state related to his short-lived imposition of martial law last year.
reut.rs
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM
When the Conservative Party in Korea declared martial law, the Korean Democrats knew if they didn’t send them to hell there would be no opposition afterwards. And look at them. They’re taking the ex conservative president and ensuring he never breathes free ever again.
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
I wonder if Kyler Murray ever thinks about how he could be in the prime of his arbitration years right now, making $5.4 million to play 81 games a year in Sacramento while batting in front of Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz
November 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I wonder if Kyler Murray ever thinks about how he could be in the prime of his arbitration years right now, making $5.4 million to play 81 games a year in Sacramento while batting in front of Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
All the people shouting "antisemitism" at the sight of a Palestinian flag real fucking quiet right now for some reason
There were ample laws to prevent this or shut it down. The NSW Police just didn’t want to.
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
All the people shouting "antisemitism" at the sight of a Palestinian flag real fucking quiet right now for some reason
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
No, no, as the person who chooses the starting XI...
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
No, no, as the person who chooses the starting XI...
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
I said this about Bronze but it sets SUCH a bad example for young players and further enables dodgy coaches
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I said this about Bronze but it sets SUCH a bad example for young players and further enables dodgy coaches
FUCKING WHAT? THIS IS INSANE BEHAVIOUR.
You absolutely need to protect the players from themselves and stop them from playing. IT'S LITERALLY YOUR JOB TO STOP THEM FROM PLAYING THROUGH INJURY BY NOT SELECTING THEM.
You absolutely need to protect the players from themselves and stop them from playing. IT'S LITERALLY YOUR JOB TO STOP THEM FROM PLAYING THROUGH INJURY BY NOT SELECTING THEM.
Andonovski said Bia played through a sprained MCL. She went 100 minutes. "Nobody was going to stop her [from playing]" #KCBaby
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
FUCKING WHAT? THIS IS INSANE BEHAVIOUR.
You absolutely need to protect the players from themselves and stop them from playing. IT'S LITERALLY YOUR JOB TO STOP THEM FROM PLAYING THROUGH INJURY BY NOT SELECTING THEM.
You absolutely need to protect the players from themselves and stop them from playing. IT'S LITERALLY YOUR JOB TO STOP THEM FROM PLAYING THROUGH INJURY BY NOT SELECTING THEM.
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
Hey so it’s your job to stop her from playing on a sprained MCL, actually!!
Andonovski said Bia played through a sprained MCL. She went 100 minutes. "Nobody was going to stop her [from playing]" #KCBaby
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Hey so it’s your job to stop her from playing on a sprained MCL, actually!!
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
sorry to keep going on about this but you don't need famous people or teal man or unwell fc to sell this league, these players and these games are enough. i promise.
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
sorry to keep going on about this but you don't need famous people or teal man or unwell fc to sell this league, these players and these games are enough. i promise.
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
Why do we all always act like time wasting is some horrific endeavour every time it isn’t our own team doing it 💀 like please when it’s your own team it’s hilarious and they should keep doing it but anyone else needs to stop immediately lmao why are we like this
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Why do we all always act like time wasting is some horrific endeavour every time it isn’t our own team doing it 💀 like please when it’s your own team it’s hilarious and they should keep doing it but anyone else needs to stop immediately lmao why are we like this
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
Can I bet on whether or not they’ll serve time on FanDuel, official sports betting partner in North America of Major League Baseball?
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Can I bet on whether or not they’ll serve time on FanDuel, official sports betting partner in North America of Major League Baseball?
This is the sort of thing you do in the pre-game, post-game, or at half-time, NOT during a game, especially when that game is a play-off match.
KC Current co-owner and new NWSL Advisory Board member, Brittany Mahomes, is in the booth 🎙️
#NWSLPlayoffs
#NWSLPlayoffs
November 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This is the sort of thing you do in the pre-game, post-game, or at half-time, NOT during a game, especially when that game is a play-off match.
Hmm. I wonder why the NSW Police didn't want to shut this down and failed to notify the government about this
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Hmm. I wonder why the NSW Police didn't want to shut this down and failed to notify the government about this
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
27 years ago today, The Simpsons predicted Fox being purchased by Disney more than two decades before it actually happened. “When You Dish Upon a Star” premiered November 8, 1998.
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
27 years ago today, The Simpsons predicted Fox being purchased by Disney more than two decades before it actually happened. “When You Dish Upon a Star” premiered November 8, 1998.
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
4 - Only Melbourne Victory (6-0 vs MCY, 10 Jan 2021) & Western Sydney Wanderers FC (5-0 vs SYD, 20 Dec 2019) have recorded bigger winning margins against the reigning A-League Women Champions than Melbourne City FC's 4-0 win vs CCM yesterday. Statement.
#MCYvCCM #ALW #ALeagues
#MCYvCCM #ALW #ALeagues
November 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
I am also unclear how long it’s going to take for someone with power to acknowledge trans and queer fans of the NWSL watching this all unfold and what that might mean for them, in addition to the protection of the players.
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I am also unclear how long it’s going to take for someone with power to acknowledge trans and queer fans of the NWSL watching this all unfold and what that might mean for them, in addition to the protection of the players.
That sure is a bunch of words to say that you're not doing shit and hoping it all blows over.
#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman spoke to media at Audi Field during the halftime break.
Asked about the league's change from its prior policy on trans players & future plans for a new policy, and got this reply:
Asked about the league's change from its prior policy on trans players & future plans for a new policy, and got this reply:
November 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
That sure is a bunch of words to say that you're not doing shit and hoping it all blows over.
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
In the meantime, thanks to a right wing hate campaign, NWSL players are being targeted and harassed based on nothing more than their appearance. So what’s the unintended harm you’re trying to avoid?
The players deserve better than this.
The players deserve better than this.
Email response from @nwslsoccer.com commissioner Jessica Berman re: my email earlier this week about what the league will be doing to protect players from bigotry, racism, and transphobia both from the public and from within their own teams.
@rachaelt.bsky.social @galpalsports.bsky.social
@rachaelt.bsky.social @galpalsports.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In the meantime, thanks to a right wing hate campaign, NWSL players are being targeted and harassed based on nothing more than their appearance. So what’s the unintended harm you’re trying to avoid?
The players deserve better than this.
The players deserve better than this.
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
In logging a full game for Melbourne Victory tonight, Juan Mata played a full 90 minutes for the first time since a Türkiye Kupasi game against Ofspor while with Galatasaray -- three years ago to the day
It's his first full 90 in a league game since he was with Manchester United
It's his first full 90 in a league game since he was with Manchester United
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
In logging a full game for Melbourne Victory tonight, Juan Mata played a full 90 minutes for the first time since a Türkiye Kupasi game against Ofspor while with Galatasaray -- three years ago to the day
It's his first full 90 in a league game since he was with Manchester United
It's his first full 90 in a league game since he was with Manchester United
Corica also mentioned the words "last man" in his presser. Do any of these people know or read the laws of the game?
Auckland FC went down to nine in the Derby, but Steve Corica doesn't believe Dan Hall should have been sent off, or that either card showed ill discipline from his side.
November 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Corica also mentioned the words "last man" in his presser. Do any of these people know or read the laws of the game?
Reposted by Poletti (they/them)
I was at the Spurs v Chelsea match a week ago
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
The prospect of a three-year ban is a strong deterrent from Man Utd for fans using discriminatory language, including on social media.
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
Man Utd fan gets 3-year ban after homophobic post about Chelsea - Outsports
A supporter of the Premier League club says he’s been handed a three-year suspension for a discriminatory social media post.
www.outsports.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I was at the Spurs v Chelsea match a week ago
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters