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””
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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”
Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar
Perth RedStar’s Caitlin Doeglas talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, her six years in the W-League and A-League Women with Perth Glory, and how she feels the NPLW WA is growing (18/9/24). Above: Caitlin Doeglas with the Tracey Wheeler Medal that she won as player of the match in the Night Series Grand Final winContinue reading “Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar”
Lucy Jerram on “perfecting the art of what we are good at”
For this week’s WA on Wednesday NPLW WA interview, Balcatta Etna attacker Lucy Jerram speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey that has taken her from WA to NSW and back twice, and how she feels Balcatta are building into the 2024 season (21/8/24). Above: Lucy Jerram lets fly for Balcatta Etna against PerthContinue reading “Lucy Jerram on “perfecting the art of what we are good at””
Michaela Thawley: “We’re one determined team”
In this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Ben Gilby speaks to UWA-Nedlands’ Michaela Thawley who has brought experience from playing in America and Spain to the NPLW WA’s newest club (14/8/24) Above: Michaela Thawley (green shirt in possession) in action during UWA-Nedlands’ first NPLW WA match against Hyundai NTC – a game in which sheContinue reading “Michaela Thawley: “We’re one determined team””
Sophie Patience: “We’re continuing to grow at Murdoch University Melville”
In the latest of our WA On Wednesday series of player interviews, Murdoch University Melville‘s Sophie Patience speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, and how life has evolved at the club this season (7/8/24). Above: Sophie Patience in action for Murdoch University Melville. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Sophie Patience Whilst thisContinue reading “Sophie Patience: “We’re continuing to grow at Murdoch University Melville””
Klaudia Houlis: Working hard to live the dream
In this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’, Hyundai NTC’s Klaudia Houlis speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey to date, and what it’s like to be part of the NTC set-up in Western Australia (24/7/24). Above: Klaudia Houlis breaks through for Hyundai NTC at UWA-Nedlands on the opening day of this season. Photo supplied toContinue reading “Klaudia Houlis: Working hard to live the dream”
Emily Dinsdale on the upward trajectory at UWA-Nedlands
In this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Ben Gilby speaks to UWA-Nedlands’ Emily Dinsdale about her career which has seen her progress from the club’s amateur team to now playing a starring role for the NPLW WA’s newest side for the 2024 season (10/7/24). Above: Emily Dinsdale (green shirt) in action for UWA-Nedlands. Photo suppliedContinue reading “Emily Dinsdale on the upward trajectory at UWA-Nedlands”
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