Roller Derby is one of Australia's fastest growing sports, helped along by the success of the Drew Barrymore-produced Whip It. With leagues popping up in every city and a host of international teams touring our shores, it's been hard to ignore the roller derby juggernaut.

We headed along to the Victorian Roller Derby's sold out Double Dissolution bout to find out exactly what the sport is about... And of course to check out the bashers, crashers and smashers.

Photo: NovaFM.com.au / Cameron Stewart
Video editing & filming: Talitha Conway