Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition reveal their choices for player, coach, and event of the week. Every vote for player and coach of the week is kept and tallied up just ahead of Finals when our Player and Coach of the season will be announced (27/11/23).
Player of the week:
BEN GILBY: Emily van Egmond. A hugely influential performance once more as Newcastle Jets got a fantastic win at McKellar Park.
KIERAN YAP: Sarina Bolden. Surprise signing, instant impact. The Philippines international scored within minutes of her return to the league and was a menace throughout the match. She finished the round with a brace, and after just 90 minutes looks set to be one of the signings of the season.
BEN CAREY: Emily van Egmond. Her goal and assist were crucial in getting the Jets over the line in an absolutely thrilling game against Canberra United. Van Egmond’s impact since returning to the Jets has been absolutely immense. They’ll be sad to see her go in a few week’s time.
Coach of the week:
BEN GILBY: Paul Temple. Another superb performance and win for Wellington Phoenix, as they became the first team to defeat Perth Glory this season. Temple got his tactics spot on – reduce the influence on Susan Phonsongkham and force Perth’s other creative forces Hana Lowry and Georgia Cassidy to play longer balls under a rapid press. Both of these tactics reduced the amount of ball that Millie Farrow and Grace Jale saw and, combined sparkling attack play, got a brilliant win.
KIERAN YAP: Paul Temple. Wellington have genuine belief in themselves and the game plan this season. To some extent, Temple is building on the foundations laid by the two coaches before him, but he is excelling and so are The Nix. They are hard to beat.
BEN CAREY: Paul Temple. His side, Wellington Phoenix, put in a sensational performance to dispatch the league leaders, Perth Glory, and earn their biggest victory of the season so far. Temple and the Phoenix are truly proving to be a force to be reckoned with.
Event of the week:
BEN GILBY: Emina Ekic hitting an Olympico as Melbourne City gained a superb win over Sydney FC to hit the top of the ladder.
KIERAN YAP: Kurea Okino’s goal. More specifically the celebration by her and the rest of Melbourne Victory. The Japanese striker has finally broken her goal drought with a confident close-range finish, but the way she was mobbed by teammates and the jubilation (and dancing) of those on the bench was a delight to see.
BEN CAREY: Emina Ekic’s fabulous Olympico goal in the 31st minute against Sydney FC. What a banger!
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