From Cheerleader to NRL Bulldogs Media Manager | Darcie McDonald on Women in Rugby League

Darcie McDonald shares her journey from NRL Bulldogs cheerleader to becoming the Bulldogs Media Manager, and what it’s really like working behind the scenes in rugby league.If you’re interested in sports media careers, women in rugby league, or how professional clubs manage player communications and sponsors, this episode is for you.In this conversation, we cover:• How to become a sports journalist• What a club media manager actually does• The reality of working in rugby league media• Women building careers in male-dominated sports• How athletes and clubs manage sponsorship and brand relationships• The untold grind of pathways playersDarcie also shares her approach to interviewing athletes, building trust, and navigating the transition from journalist to working inside a professional NRL club.If you’re studying journalism, working in sport, or aspiring to build a career in sports media, this episode offers practical insight and real-world perspective.New episodes weekly.Want support?👉 Join the FREE MatchFit360 Academy (tools, resources & community): https://www.skool.com/matchfit360-4681👉 Learn more about MatchFit360: https://matchfit360.com