Category Archives: Player Interview

Melissa Barbieri: it’s about the moments

By Emma Burke 30/10/25 Above: Melissa Barbieri in the VIC NPLW for Boroondara-Carey Eagles. Photo: Football Victoria Ahead of the A-League Women season, Emma Burke spoke to a mainstay of the league and one of the biggest names in Australian football, Melissa Barbieri. “The best job in the world,” is what Melissa Barbieri, affectionately knownContinue reading “Melissa Barbieri: it’s about the moments”

Game Changers of the NPLW Vic: Deven Jackson

By Kieran Yap 6/9/25 Above: Deven Jackson with the Newcastle Jets. Photo: Newcastle Jets Essendon Royals have had another strong season, after making the final in 2024 immediately after promotion, they have backed that up with another top four finish this season. One of the big reasons for their impressive NPLW campaign is new signing,Continue reading “Game Changers of the NPLW Vic: Deven Jackson”

Game Changers of the NPL Victoria finals: Paige Zois

By Kieran Yap 3/9/25 Above: Paige Zois. Photo: Bulleen Lions Paige Zois is back to her best. After a long term injury, the midfielder has bounced back with goals, assists and brought her famous passing range to full effect. Bulleen Lions are playing their best football at the right time of the season, and ZoisContinue reading “Game Changers of the NPL Victoria finals: Paige Zois”

“The Sweetest Way to Win”: Sarah Rowe’s Perfect Run with the Mariners

By Isabelle Campbell 3/6/25 Above: Sarah Rowe (left) after the A-League Women Grand Final win. Photo: A-League/Central Coast Mariners When Sarah Rowe signed with the Central Coast Mariners midway through the A-League Women’s 2024/25 season, it was with excitement, ambition, and a willingness to be pushed outside her comfort zone. What followed was something sheContinue reading ““The Sweetest Way to Win”: Sarah Rowe’s Perfect Run with the Mariners”

Charli Grant: Embracing challenges & growing as a result

by Ben Gilby (2/5/25) Above: Charli Grant in action for the Matildas against Korea Republic in the April international window. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. It’s been a challenging season for both Charli Grant and Tottenham Hotspur. At the time of writing, the North London side has only won five WSL games and are battlingContinue reading “Charli Grant: Embracing challenges & growing as a result”

Kiera Skeels Exclusive Interview

by Jonathon Hagger (25/3/25) Above: Keira Skeels in action for Charlton Athletic. Photo: Danni Fairbairn. “I hold myself to very high standards and that’s what I expect from other people. It’s about setting the example and showing others the standard we want to be playing at.”  Notching up 100 matches of football for one clubContinue reading “Kiera Skeels Exclusive Interview”

Fiona Worts: Back thriving in her “safe space” at Adelaide United

by Ben Gilby (23/1/25) Above: Fiona Worts pictured during training this season. Photo: Adelaide United. At the end of last season, Adelaide United’s English striker Fiona Worts was at a crossroads. She admitted to Impetus in an exclusive interview that she was considering turning her back on football before she recognised that what she bothContinue reading “Fiona Worts: Back thriving in her “safe space” at Adelaide United”

‘I want to learn and grow as a player all the time’: How Sarah Rowe became a Mariner

By Isabelle Campbell (18/1/25) Above: Sarah Rowe for Central Coast Mariners. Photo: Central Coast Mariners. Sarah Rowe talks to Impetus about transitioning between two elite sports, why she chose the Mariners and how she prepared to return to football. After spending seven seasons with Collingwood in the AFLW, Sarah Rowe is embracing a new chapterContinue reading “‘I want to learn and grow as a player all the time’: How Sarah Rowe became a Mariner”