by Ben Carey (10/1/24). Above: Emma Checker – a key component in Melbourne Victory’s squad. Photo: Emma Checker Instagram. What a year 2023 was for Emma Checker. She graduated from university, witnessed a World Cup in her backyard, signed with a new club, and got married. Many of us might hope to achieve just one ofContinue reading “Emma Checker: Finding value beyond football”
Category Archives: Player Interview
Charli Grant: A year of huge positives with an exciting new chapter ahead in 2024
Impetus 71’s Ben Gilby speaks to Matildas defender Charli Grant about a sensational year for both club and country, and the next chapter in her career…(2/1/24). Above: Charli Grant in action for Australia against Chinese Taipei in the Olympic Qualifiers in Perth during November. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus 71. A place in the WorldContinue reading “Charli Grant: A year of huge positives with an exciting new chapter ahead in 2024”
Alana Jancevski: Adelaide is helping me to be the unique player I want to be
For this week’s Midweek Dub, Impetus’ Ben Gilby speaks to Adelaide United’s exciting attacker Alana Jancevski about her move to South Australia, a successful NPLW Victoria campaign, and her aspirations for the season ahead (8/11/23). Above: Alana Jancevski in action for Adelaide United this season. Photo: Courtney Pedlar/Adelaide United. Alana Jancevski is one of theContinue reading “Alana Jancevski: Adelaide is helping me to be the unique player I want to be”
Parnell reflects on a huge month ahead for Southampton
by Beth McCowen (4/11/23) Above: Southampton captain Rosie Parnell. Photo: Isabelle Field, Southampton FC. Southampton’s forthcoming Conti Cup tie with Arsenal is a major event for the Championship club in any case. Yet when you factor in Saints head coach Marianne Spacey’s legendary status at the North London club, then it becomes even more fascinating.Continue reading “Parnell reflects on a huge month ahead for Southampton”
“I can’t speak any higher of what JMF does for our First Nations people” – Allira Toby on the work of John Moriarty Football
To mark Impetus’ charity partners John Moriarty Football’s Indigenous Football Week, Kieran Yap spoke to former A-League Women striker Allira Toby about her work with the organisation (31/10/23). Above: Allira Toby (middle) with Shay Evans and Jada Whyman at the Moriarty Cup Charity Football Tournament. Photo: John Moriarty Football. She’s an A-League premiership winner, oneContinue reading ““I can’t speak any higher of what JMF does for our First Nations people” – Allira Toby on the work of John Moriarty Football”
McKenzie Weinert: the Washington winger here for Victory
By Kieran Yap (kieran84@live.com.au) 14/10/23 Above: Mackenzie Weinert celebrating for the University of Washington. Photo: Instagram Melbourne Victory has been busy in the off-season. Some big names have been signed and among the returning Matildas and former rivals is a player that is unfamiliar to Australian fans, but may not be for long. Mckenzie WeinertContinue reading “McKenzie Weinert: the Washington winger here for Victory”
Claudia Mihocic: the comeback and the glory
By Kieran Yap 18/9/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Claudia Mihocic in action for Bulleen in Victoria’s NPLW. Photo: Gold Leaf Creative. Bulleen’s premiership winning campaign also saw the return of one of Australia’s best young defenders from injury. Claudia Mihocic talks about her comeback season, and what lays ahead with Perth Glory. Bulleen and Calder United hadContinue reading “Claudia Mihocic: the comeback and the glory”
Renee Leota: Perth RedStar legend
Perth RedStar‘s New Zealand international Renee Leota speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and achievements with the Football Ferns and her 250+ games for Northern Redbacks/Perth RedStar as the club prepares for this Saturday’s NPLW WA Top Four Cup Final (14/9/23). Above: Perth RedStar legend Renee Leota holding off the Fremantle City defenceContinue reading “Renee Leota: Perth RedStar legend”
How Kurea Okino conquered the Vic NPLW
By Kieran Yap (kieran84@live.com.au) 12/9/23 Above: Kurea Okino at training with Melbourne Victory. Photo: Melbourne Victory It took less than an hour for Kurea Okino to announce herself in the Victorian NPLW. Boroondara-Carey were two goals down to Bulleen until the Japanese striker took centre stage. Okino attacked a low cross from the right flankContinue reading “How Kurea Okino conquered the Vic NPLW”
Miranda Templeman ready for “battle” with Bulleen.
By Kieran Yap 8/9/23 Above South Melbourne goalkeeper Miranda Templeman in her FV Emerging days. Photo Gold Leaf Creative. Miranda Templeman has gone to a Youth World Cup, and provided Melbourne Victory with some of their best highlights of last season, but on Saturday afternoon, she will run out for South Melbourne in what mayContinue reading “Miranda Templeman ready for “battle” with Bulleen.”
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