Above: Tameka Yallop. Photo: Richard Haines
Each month, Impetus writers will vote to decide their best player, head coach, and U23 player in the A-League Women. Here are the winners from November.
Player of the month:
Tameka Yallop
The Brisbane Roar midfielder has been in excellent form in the first four games as her team has shot to the top of the league.
Deployed in her favoured attacking role, Yallop has scored three times already, but has also led by example as the young side have established themselves as the form team of the competition.
Yallop is back to her best, and it is a joy to watch.
Head Coach of the month:
Alex Smith
After his first pre-season in charge, it is beginning to become obvious why Brisbane Roar appointed Alex Smith.
His team are currently the benchmark side in the league, are well-organised and thrilling in attack. Smith’s trust in Alicia Woods had been rewarded and his unshackling of Tameka Yallop has yielded spectacular results.
Only Melbourne City has scored more goals than Brisbane Roar, and no team has a better defensive record over the first month of the 2024/25 season.
Mixing experience and youth, with a fearless but structured style of play has made Alex Smith Impetus’s coach of the month.
Young Player of The Month:
Sarah O’Donoghue
There has been a lot of changes at Perth Glory in the off-season and Sarah O’Donoghue has needed to time to adjust.
The NPLW Victoria winner with Heidelberg United has carried her form into the A-League Women and looks to be one of the best signings of Glory’s new era.
The playmaker has become something of a barometer for Perth. When she plays well, good things happen. She adds some graft and guile to the midfield and has become a fast fan favourite.
Impetus‘ A-League Award Winners 2024/25:
November 2024
Player: Tameka Yallop (Brisbane Roar).
Young Player: Sarah O’Donoghue (Perth Glory).
Head Coach: Alex Smith (Brisbane Roar).
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