By Kieran Yap 5/9/25
Above: Tamar Levin for Heidelberg United. Photo: Adrian Geremia.
Tamar Levin made an impact right off the plane. In her first appearance in the Victorian NPLW, she scored a brace to announce herself as the latest Heidelberg United star. Now the midfielder looms as a not-so-secret weapon in the quest for the club’s second consecutive championship.
“I was really keen on coming to the club last year,” Levin said to Impetus.
“But certain circumstances meant I couldn’t make it last year, so it was in the back of my mind to move here, seeing what they’ve achieved last year.
“They won the championship, which was great, and I just wanted to be a part of that.
“Obviously I knew a couple of the girls on the team, and just wanted to make the move to Melbourne, and play in the off-season down here, and it’s been great.”
For some players it takes time to adapt to a new city, league and teammates, but Levin joined fellow Queenslanders Mia Bailey and Sara O’Donoghue in becoming a key pler immediately on arrival.
Her talents were well known after scoring a goal of the season contender with Brisbane and impressing in the A-League Women. She has carried that form into the Victorian NPLW season with a series of dominant performances as The Warriors stormed to first place on the table with three games to spare.
Levin is a pure attacking midfielder. Able to score from range or time runs into the box and surprise the defence. Since that debut brace against Boroondara-Carey Eagles, she has continued to be one of the standout midfielders in the league, and added two more to her tally.
Levin is quick to credit her Heidelberg teammates the club for helping her settle so easily.
“From day one, I came in, and the girls were amazing. The coaching staff, as well were just really encouraging and positive.
“As soon as I went out there, I just had some fun, and ended up getting on the score sheet.
“I scored two goals in my first game. So yeah, it was a good start to the season for me.
“I think my role is similar to what I’ve played before. Obviously, as an attacking player, like, I want to create chances and make things happen in the final third.
“But obviously, like, doing whatever I can to help the team get the win is the most important for me.”
Levin has paired up with a former teammate from Queensland’s youth system, Sara O’Donogue. The Perth Glory playmaker was a key part of Heidelberg’s success in 2024 and Levin has relished the chance to play together again.
“I’ve known Sarah for a long time now.
“We’ve played together, like, in Brisbane, at QAS growing up. So, yeah, it’s been great having her in the midfield with me.”
Heidelberg won the league with 50 points, five clear of second placed Bulleen, and 12 ahead of this weekend’s opponents, Essendon Royals.
They did it in style too, scoring 52 times and only ending one game goalless (against fellow top four side Box Hill United.)
In the end, the Premiership was won without anybody in yellow and black having to kick a ball. A draw between Bulleen and South Melbourne meant that the title was headed to Olympic Park, with their own game postponed by weather, all that was left was to celebrate.
It was a moment Levin cherished, but she is still hungry to add another trophy this season.
“It was such a good feeling, getting Premiership.
“We were all watching that Boolean, vs. South Melbourne game, and that ended up as a draw, and then we found out we got Premiers.
“It was just so good to have that locked away.
“Personally, I haven’t been part of a premiership-winning team before.
“It was so special, lifting that with all the girls, the girls are amazing.”
Since top spot was sealed, Heidelberg have had to face both Bulleen Lions and this weeks opposition, Essendon Royals. Results were mixed but they ended the season on a high with a 3-0 win.
Injuries have been managed, players rested and The Warriors are set to make one more charge to the mountaintop.
They have a great team, united by hardship and success, and they have a goalscoring midfielder who could make all the difference in the knockout stage of the season.
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