Lacrosse could become Australia's next Olympic medal-winning sport with the freshly introduced code for Los Angeles shaping as a genuine podium hope.
The introduction of five new sports for the Olympics will likely play into the nation's hands for 2028, with Australian officials anticipating up to 600 athletes and their biggest representation since the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
On paper, Lacrosse is not noted as being a powerhouse sport in Australia without any professional leagues.