For this week’s WA On Wednesday NPLW WA player interview feature, Perth RedStar‘s Sarah Carroll speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey which included being involved in some of Perth Glory’s biggest matches, and why being happy at RedStar is leading to her playing at such a consistently outstanding level. Above: Sarah Carroll liftsContinue reading “Sarah Carroll: How being happy leads to playing your best football”
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Abbey Meakins: “I’m excited for the rest of the season and to see what we can achieve”
Balcatta Etna‘s Abbey Meakins was announced as Impetus’ NPLW WA Player of the Month for May last week. She speaks to Ben Gilby about a bittersweet 2023 campaign, her move to Balcatta, and aims for a successful 2024 (5/6/24). Above: Abbey Meakins (left) in action for Balcatta Etna against her previous side Perth SC earlierContinue reading “Abbey Meakins: “I’m excited for the rest of the season and to see what we can achieve””
Savannah Olsthoorne: From Bunbury to Subiaco and growing all the time
In the latest part of our WA on Wednesday series of player interviews from the NPLW WA, Subiaco‘s Savannah Olsthoorne talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Subiaco, and what more can be done to identify talented players from outside the Perth metro areas (22/5/24) Above: Savannah Olsthoorne (white shirt) looks toContinue reading “Savannah Olsthoorne: From Bunbury to Subiaco and growing all the time”
Charli Grant: Making more lifelong memories
Impetus exclusive – by Ben Gilby (17/5/24) Above: Charli Grant in action for Tottenham Hotspur this season. Photo: Harvey Todd for Impetus. Charli Grant’s career has been on a seemingly neverending upward trajectory. From Adelaide United to Matildas via the Damallsvenskan, the South Australian defender is now five months into her first taste of the WSLContinue reading “Charli Grant: Making more lifelong memories”
Violet Longmore: Hitting the heights with the NTC
For this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Hyundai NTC’s Violet Longmore talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey from Margaret River to travelling three hours back and forth to the bright lights of Perth as part of the NTC set-up (17/4/24). Above: Violet Longmore (left, gold shirt) holds off Perth SC’s Poppie Hooks lastContinue reading “Violet Longmore: Hitting the heights with the NTC”
Morgan Springer: Overcoming challenges and grasping opportunities with both hands
To kick-off Impetus’ new season of ‘WA On Wednesday’, Ben Gilby spoke to UWA-Nedlands’ goalkeeper Morgan Springer about overcoming major health challenges to put in a collection of excellent performances for her new club, the NPLW WA’s newest side, so far this season (10/4/24) Above: Morgan Springer making an outstanding save during UWA-Nedlands’ first NPLWContinue reading “Morgan Springer: Overcoming challenges and grasping opportunities with both hands”
Georgia Cassidy: “It’s been an amazing 12 months”
Young Matildas star Georgia Cassidy answers Ben Gilby‘s questions from the Australia U20 HQ in Tashkent as they prepare for their U20 Asia Cup semi-final with Japan on Wednesday (11/3/24). Above: Georgia Cassidy in action for the Young Matildas against Chinese Taipei on Saturday. Photo: Football Australia. Georgia Cassidy is living the dream. After aContinue reading “Georgia Cassidy: “It’s been an amazing 12 months””
Interview: Andoversford’s Player Coach Karly Smith
by Ben Gilby (25/02/24) Above: Impetus 71 sponsored Karly Smith – player head coach of Andoversford. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Karly Smith. Andoversford player-head coach Karly Smith, sponsored by Impetus 71, is delighted by the progress of the village team still in their embryonic days, playing in the tier ten, in the GloucestershireContinue reading “Interview: Andoversford’s Player Coach Karly Smith”
Interview: Millwall Lionesses’ Poppy Payne
by Ben Gilby (24/2/24) Above: Poppy Payne in possession for Millwall Lionesses against Ashford United. Photo supplied by: Poppy Payne. Impetus ’71 sponsored Millwall Lionesses defender Poppy Payne has hailed her team’s recovery from a challenging start to the season as the South London side look to push towards a place in the top fourContinue reading “Interview: Millwall Lionesses’ Poppy Payne”
Interview: Corinthian-Casuals’ Sophia Demetriou
by Ben Gilby (25/02/24) Above: Sophia Demetriou (19) with her Corinthian-Casuals teammates. Photo: Jay Batey. Impetus 71 sponsored Sophia Demetriou sees a mixture of pride and opportunities as tier nine Corinthian-Casuals move towards the final stages of their first season since reforming. The South-West London-based side, who represent one of the most famous football clubsContinue reading “Interview: Corinthian-Casuals’ Sophia Demetriou”
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