The story of the women behind the men we barrack for on the footy field. There will be affairs, business opportunities, fashion footnotes, faux pas, mounting credit card bills, groupies, harassment, racism, sexism, the ever – present paparazzi and an absurd amount of fun.
Playing for Keeps (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Writer: Claire Phillips
Air date: 2018-09-19
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Coming into a new season, the Southern Jets are desperate to prove themselves. After losing the Grand Final by a single point last year, the pressure is on to deliver the ultimate victory. Everything is on the line - and everyone is feeling it, especially the new star recruit and his girlfriend, Paige.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2018-09-26
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: After the tragic death of a player at a pre-season training camp, the Southern Jets Football Club grapple with the loss of their teammate as they head into their first game of the season.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Writer: Ian Meadows
Air date: 2018-10-03
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: As the inquest into Jack's death heats up, Paige finds herself in Kath's firing line when news breaks of an alleged affair between Rusty and Jessie.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2018-10-10
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Concerned about the effect Rusty and Jessie's alleged affair is having on the club, Brian calls it quits with Lauren and recommits to Kath - while Rusty makes a shocking decision that will affect the entire club.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2018-10-17
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Rusty's brave decision to come out sparks an identity crisis for Paige, while Travis wrestles with a guilty conscience.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Writer: Ainslie Clouston
Air date: 2018-10-24
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Tahlia and Connor's engagement party takes a surprise turn when Connor makes a devastating confession, while Paige struggles with the highs and lows of being a social media influencer.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Writer: Ian Meadows
Air date: 2018-10-31
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Tensions run high during The President's Lunch as Paige, Tahlia and Jessie reach breaking point.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2018-11-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Paige and Tahlia deal with the fallout from their breakups as the truth about Jack's death finally comes out.
