Jesinta Franklin pens heartwarming post about the Matildas as she praises the ‘incredible group of women’ and ‘power of sport’

Jesinta Franklin pens heartwarming post about the Matildas as she praises the ‘incredible group of women’ and ‘power of sport’

By Kinta Walsh-cotton For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 09:35 BST, 17 August 2023 | Updated: 09:35 BST, 17 August 2023

Jesinta Franklin made a heartwarming tribute to the Matildas on Thursday after their devastating 3-1 loss to England during the Women’s World Cup semi-finals.

The AFL WAG, 32, posted an image to Instagram of Sam Kerr taking a goal against three defenders before penning a lengthy caption. 

Praising the Tillies admirable fight into the World Cup, the former Miss Universe Australia reminded her followers that winning isn’t everything in sports.  

‘The power of sport will always be greater than a trophy. The Matildas’ journey has been incredible,’ she wrote.

‘Also such a poignant reminder that sport isn’t always about winning. Sport, in my opinion has always been bigger than that even though it’s seen as the ultimate goal or sign of success.’

Jesinta Franklin, 32, (pictured) made a heartwarming tribute to the Matildas on Thursday after their devastating 3-1 loss to England during the Women’s World Cup semi-finals

She continued: ‘The Matildas have proven it’s much, much more. They’ve inspired a nation and this World Cup has changed the landscape for women in sport in this country and globally, forever.’

Jesinta ended her emotional message by saying she was ‘grateful for this incredible group of women’. 

The model’s followers flocked to her comment section to praise the beauty for her post, with one person writing, ‘Beautifully said’, while another added, ‘Well written.’

The AFL WAG posted an image to Instagram of Sam Kerr taking a goal against three defenders before penning a lengthy caption

Praising the Tillies admirable fight into the World Cup, the former Miss Universe Australia reminded her followers that winning isn’t everything in sports

A third agreed, commenting, ‘Not only have they created history but a bright future for women’s soccer.’

‘We are all winners for having been on this journey with the Matildas. There’s still more to do and more to come,’ another said.

Even Jesinta’s dear friend Pip Edwards, a fitness guru, showered her with praise as she wrote: ‘Well said, my friend.’ 

The model’s followers flocked to her comment section to praise the beauty for her post, with one person writing, ‘Beautifully said’, while another added, ‘Well written’

Jesinta is no stranger to the highs and lows of Australian sports as the wife of former AFL star Buddy Franklin.

The Sydney Swans player, 36, just said goodbye to his $10million contract with the team to focus on raising his two kids Tullulah, two, and Rocky, one, with Jesinta.

Thanks to their combined earnings, the Franklins were able to purchase a $9million mansion on the Gold Coast dubbed ‘Villa Casa’ by Jesinta.

The house, which was on the market for just six days before the Franklins snapped it up, boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and sweeping views of the city.

Jesinta is no stranger to the highs and lows of Australian sports as the wife of former AFL star Buddy Franklin, 36, (left)

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