Category Archives: Player Interview

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”

Clare Wheeler: Everton and the Matildas can “definitely climb and push the top teams”

by Ben Gilby (14/1/25) Above: Clare Wheeler in possession during Everton’s Merseyside derby win over Liverpool in November. Photo: Emma Simpson / Everton FC. Ahead of the WSL’s return from the Christmas break, Impetus’ Ben Gilby put questions to Everton and Australia midfielder Clare Wheeler in an EXCLUSIVE interview. The New Year is a timeContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: Everton and the Matildas can “definitely climb and push the top teams””

Tahlia Blanshard: “This is only the beginning”

by Genevieve Henry (11/12/24). Above: Tahlia Blanshard (3) surges forward for the ParaMatildas in their World Cup group game with the Republic of Ireland. Photo: Mark Avellino, supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. A part of the groundbreaking ParaMatildas side that became the first Australian team to win a football World Cup, Tahlia Blanshard hasContinue reading “Tahlia Blanshard: “This is only the beginning””

Katelyn Smith: “We bloody did it, but man, it was a rollercoaster to get there”

by Ben Gilby (10/12/24) Above: ParaMatildas goalkeeper Katelyn Smith (violet coloured shirt) shows off her IFCP World Cup winning medal. Photo: Mark Avellino. Supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Katelyn Smith had the ultimate World Cup Final experience for the ParaMatildas. Her team went 2-0 down to the USA within six minutes, but the goalkeeperContinue reading “Katelyn Smith: “We bloody did it, but man, it was a rollercoaster to get there””

Clare Hunt Exclusive Interview

Above: Clare Hunt on signing day with Tottenham. Image: Tottenham Hotspur. by Genevieve Henry (15/11/24). Ahead of tomorrow’s huge North London derby in the Women’s Super League with Tottenham Hotspur Australian defender Clare Hunt answered Genevieve Henry’s questions about her transition to England, rapid ascent with the Matildas, and ultimate goals with Spurs.  Hunt hasContinue reading “Clare Hunt Exclusive Interview”