The Matildas are the "darlings" of Australian sport right now. But for 40 years they've been fighting for equality, recognition and the right to play the game they love.

When Justin Yerbury's family members began to die from motor neurone disease he made a life-changing decision. He turned his back on a professional basketball career and enrolled in a science degree. Almost 20 years later, he is an internationally recognised expert on the disease, leading the way in the search for a treatment.