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””
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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”
Sarah Carroll: How being happy leads to playing your best football
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”
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”
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