

the WAG confessions
Mar 13, 2025
Dee Salmin, co-host of The Hook Up on Triple J and partner of Darcy, joins the conversation to explore some juicy WAG confessions. They discuss a sister's ambition to become a WAG, a cheeky airport encounter with a sports star, and the shocking tale of a professional cheater. The episode humorously tackles the complexities of dating athletes and the pressures of public perception, while emphasizing the need for genuine connections amidst modern dating woes.
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Reclaiming The WAG Label
- The hosts and Dee debate reclaiming the label 'WAG' and how it can both minimise careers and be owned as identity.
- Dee suggests sometimes owning a sexist label can turn it into power rather than only rejecting it.
Calculated Quest To Become A WAG
- Listener Sal recounts her sister Mel's lifelong mission to become a WAG, deliberately infiltrating footballer social circles and securing a relationship.
- The hosts question the ethics but accept that mutual consent and happiness can validate the outcome.
Ask If The Other Person Knows The Plan
- If someone pursues a partner strategically, consider whether the partner is aware and consenting to that dynamic before judging.
- Ask for honesty in the relationship to avoid feeling manipulated when intentions surface.