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ABC Miniseries 'Goolagong' Debuts Sunday, Charting an Indigenous Champion's Ascent

Early reviews highlight Lila McGuire's performance, with Evonne Goolagong-Cawley credited as an associate producer.

Overview

  • The three-part drama traces Goolagong-Cawley’s journey from rural New South Wales to Wimbledon, focusing on formative ties with coach Vic Edwards and writer Roger Cawley.
  • ABC will air episode one at 8:20pm Sunday, with all episodes available to stream on ABC iview.
  • Critics commend the production detail and convincing re-creations of key matches, while noting minor timeline and continuity flaws.
  • The series is written by Steven McGregor and Megan Simpson and directed by Wayne Blair.
  • Story elements draw on Goolagong-Cawley’s autobiography, including reported allegations of advances by coach Vic Edwards.