If you've got serious Adelaide Roller Derby FOMO, fear not.
The next ADRD double header bout is tomorrow (17 June) and features the following matches: Road Train Rollers vs Wild Hearses; and The Good Ship Salty vs Mile Die Club.It'll be the first time players lace up their skates since late April when The Good Ship Salty took on the Mile Die Club in the first closed bouts of the 2023 season.
It was a tight contest from the first whistle. The Dies took the early lead but the Salties held fast, closing the gap to make for an intense second half. In the end, Mile Die Club took the win 197 to 168.
Next up, Wild Hearses faced Road Train Rollers and it was a fierce match-up from start to finish. Energy and tensions were high as the Roadies looked to chalk up their first win of the season, but ultimately purple and orange came out on top with the Hearsies victorious 218 to 188.
"Roller derby is not just a sport, it's a community. It's about inclusivity, strength, and empowerment, and this year is only just getting started," shares the team at Adelaide Roller Derby.
"So don't miss the next bout, and we promise to keep you updated on all the exciting things we're doing until then."
Here, we profile Wild Hearses jammer Truffles.
My first roller derby bout was... Many, many years ago.
When did you settle on your roller derby name... When I first started in 2011.
What celebrity/ famous person would you love to be the team's spokesperson? 'Reputation'-era Taylor Swift.
The last time I saw the inside of a gym was... A couple of days ago.
Social media is... Overwhelming.
My favourite app at the moment is? Spotify.
If we were coming over to your place, what would you cook us? It would have to be a scrumptious noodle bowl.
When it comes to pets are you a lover or hater of our furry friends? Love, love, love cats so much!
What's the one chore you dislike the most? Hanging out wet washing, it feels gross.
Do you have any phobias? I am terrified of deep water in video games.
Would you ever partake in a reality show? Absolutely, I feel like I would slay 'Survivor'.
If you could prank any of your friends, who's your target, and how are you bringing them down? I often that thought about clingwrapping QT's (Mile Die Skater) car, but the waste stops me every time.
Last show you binge-watched? I’m currently binge-watching 'Suits'.
Adelaide Roller Derby's next bout is at Adelaide Showground 17 June. The 2023 Grand Final takes place at the same venue 5 August.
