by Nick Walshaw
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Subscriber only The first time Natalie Sinclair was asked to stay quiet about cheerleading, she was three years into a law degree. Sure, on Sundays she was shaking pompoms for the Penrith Panthers but, given her $100 pay cheque covered not only game day but rehearsals, ambassador visits, everything - she considered the money well-earned. Her regular visits to hospitals, coaching clinics, even just leaning over the fence to interact with complete strangers was all helping shape this Sydneysider who, now 27, works as a litigation lawyer for international firm Clyde and Co. But back then what really mattered to Sinclair was being part of the game.
by Nick Walshaw
Premium Content
Subscriber only The first time Natalie Sinclair was asked to stay quiet about cheerleading, she was three years into a law degree. Sure, on Sundays she was shaking pompoms for the Penrith Panthers but, given her $100 pay cheque covered not only game day but rehearsals, ambassador visits, everything - she considered the money well-earned. Her regular visits to hospitals, coaching clinics, even just leaning over the fence to interact with complete strangers was all helping shape this Sydneysider who, now 27, works as a litigation lawyer for international firm Clyde and Co. But back then what really mattered to Sinclair was being part of the game.