SUNRAYSIA-born and raised Richmond AFLW star COURTNEY WAKEFIELD is the first to admit her road to sporting success hasn't always been smooth sailing. From injury woes and recovery to juggling distance, a 109,000 acre property and two young children with her sporting career, Courtney speaks to ASHLEE FALVO about her passions, priorities, parenting and how the resilience instilled in her from a young age has provided the blueprint for her success.

PHYSICAL activity was part and parcel of growing up on a 70,000-acre rural property in Sunraysia, Courtney Wakefield says.