Australian cricket WAGs found themselves in a heated feud over a power-ranking article that was published in 2021. The Herald Sun’s article ranked Australia’s ‘top 100 WAGs’ based on factors such as social media following and career success. However, the list caused a division among the Aussie spouses, and some partners were shocked to come off second-best to others close to the team.
One of the most affected WAGs was Steve Smith’s wife Dani Willis, who was reportedly upset by her placement at number 21 and shocked by her defeat to Candice Warner, wife of former Australia captain David Warner. Candice, a former Ironwoman and SAS Australia competitor, helped preside over certain cricket ‘rivals’ in the power ranking and appeared content with her classification.
Despite the tension among the WAGs, the Baggy Greens continued to perform well, winning the Ashes series 4-0 later that year.
Candice has become a frequent face in the media, often appearing on talk shows and in interviews, alongside her husband. Willis, on the other hand, reportedly hired Chris Hemsworth’s personal trainer to break into the actor’s inner circle of friends and be part of their infamous parties.
Relationships among WAGs can influence a team’s performance and create a divide, affecting players’ focus on their game. However, luckily for Australia, the WAGs’ storm clouds are now behind them, and they are all supporting their partners in this year’s Ashes series in England.
