Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices as player, coach, and event of the week. The votes are tallied up across the season and totals revealed just before Finals as we crown our Player and Coach of the Season (20/11/23)
Player of the week:
BEN GILBY: Whilst we await confirmation of what could be another devastating long-term injury, Holly McNamara deserves recognition for another fine performance, capped by two goals for Melbourne City at Newcastle Jets.
KIERAN YAP: Emily van Egmond looked a class above. She scored one, set up another, and dominated against Melbourne City’s midfield for most of the game.
BEN CAREY: Holly McNamara. Another sensational performance pulled City out of a big hole against the Jets. McNamara not only scored the equalising goal to bring City back from a 1-2 deficit against the Jets, but she scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time as well. Hopefully, her injury is only short-term, and not another dreaded ACL.
Coach of the week:
BEN GILBY: Still unbeaten, still top of the table – but this week Alex Epakis‘ Perth Glory had to do it the hard way. After missing a golden opportunity to go 2-0 up against Melbourne Victory with 15 minutes left, the Western Australian side found themselves 2-1 behind deep into stoppage time. Yet such is the belief and determination that Epakis has instilled into his young team, they kept plugging away and Hana Lowry was on the end of a sensational team move to seal the equaliser at the death.
KIERAN YAP: Emily Husband. A good win for the Mariners and a very organised performance by her team against the in-form Wellington Phoenix.
BEN CAREY: Emily Husband. Leading her team, Central Coast Mariners, to a statement win over the in-form Wellington Phoenix was impressive. The Mariners now sit in fifth spot on the ladder. Extraordinary for her first season in charge.
Event of the week:
BEN GILBY: Hana Lowry’s late leveller for Perth Glory against Melbourne Victory. A superb team move involving Grace Johnston, Quinley Quezada, and Susan Phonsongkham, who found the local star with a sumptuous cushioned side-footed pass.
KIERAN YAP: Hana Lowry’s late equaliser for Perth Glory was a moment of composure and class. The three points looked headed home with Melbourne Victory until Lowry scored her second of the game. She’s gone up another level this season and is taking responsibility for games instead of just contributing.
BEN CAREY: Hana Lowry’s sensational equaliser against Melbourne Victory late into stoppage time.
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