On International Women’s Day, Impetus announced its sponsorship of Aberystwyth Town starlet Modlen Gwynne and Ella Thomas. To launch our sponsorship of Modlen, the youngster answered Ben Gilby‘s questions (16/3/23). Above: Modlen Gwynne, Impetus’ newest sponsored player. Photo: Aberystwyth Town Women. Modlen Gwynne is one of a talented crop of young locally produced players atContinue reading “Modlen Gwynne: From Aberystwyth Town mascot to first team player in eight years”
Category Archives: Player Interview
Milly Clegg: Full of appreciation & positivity amidst her rapid rise
Denise Duffy (DD) grabbed an EXCLUSIVE 1:1 chat with Milly Clegg (MC), Wellington Phoenix’s 17-year-old starlet (15/3/23). Above: Milly Clegg in action for Wellington Phoenix this season. Photo: stuff.co.nz. DD: So just tell us about little Milly. How you became the footballer you are. Where did it all start? MC: So I started when IContinue reading “Milly Clegg: Full of appreciation & positivity amidst her rapid rise”
Chelsie Dawber & Emilia Murray: the future is from Adelaide
In this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Kieran Yap spoke exclusively to Adelaide United attackers Emilia Murray and Chelsie Dawber (1/3/23). Above: Emilia Murray celebrates her Round One goal. Image via Keep Up. Adelaide United fans are no strangers to having quality strikers at the club. Michelle Heyman, Mary Fowler, and last season’s Julie Dolan medallist FionaContinue reading “Chelsie Dawber & Emilia Murray: the future is from Adelaide”
Alana Jancevski: The pitch is her playground
Perth Glory attacker Alana Jancevski spoke exclusively to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about last season’s challenges, the tightness of the playing group, and how she hit THAT free kick at Western United last month (28/2/23). Above: Alana Jancevski fires in a shot for Perth Glory against Newcastle Jets at Macedonia Park. Photo: Tom McCarthy. There areContinue reading “Alana Jancevski: The pitch is her playground”
Cortnee Vine: Building confidence & hitting the heights
Prior to the international window, Impetus‘ Ben Gilby had the opportunity to put questions 1:1 to Sydney FC’s Australian international Cortnee Vine (24/2/23). Above: Cortnee Vine in action for Australia against South Africa last October. Photo: Justine Burch for Impetus. Whether it be dancing her way up the flank, supplying pinpoint crosses, or deadly finishes,Continue reading “Cortnee Vine: Building confidence & hitting the heights”
Clare Hunt: Overcoming challenges and learning on and off the pitch
This week’s Midweek Dub player interview saw Western Sydney Wanderers captain Clare Hunt, newly called–up by the Matildas, sit down for an in-depth chat with Impetus’ Kris Goman. The pair discuss Hunt’s earliest days playing in rural Grenfell, her ongoing studies, career aims, and why it’s so important to inspire the next generation (15/2/23). Above:Continue reading “Clare Hunt: Overcoming challenges and learning on and off the pitch”
Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in
Impetus’ Jonathan Tay joined the Matildas media conference with Everton star Clare Wheeler (14/2/23). Above: Clare Wheeler in action previously for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Even with the World Cup less than six months away, for Clare Wheeler, the prospect of having the biggest tournament in football come down under hasn’t quite hit home. “No,Continue reading “Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in”
Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time”
by Ben Gilby (13/2/23) Above: Katrina Gorry speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Matildas star Katrina Gorry told the media today that the squad are in a good place ahead of the Cup of Nations, which kicks off on Thursday when Australia play the Czech Republic in Gosford. The Brisbane RoarContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time””
Lia Privitelli: Victory’s leader in attack
For this week’s Midweek Dub interview, Melbourne Victory’s Lia Privitelli talks to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about her experiences in the league, managing a demanding job and football career and being a surprise Grand Final captain. (8/2/23). Above: Lia Privitelli shows her delight after scoring against Adelaide United last season. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory beganContinue reading “Lia Privitelli: Victory’s leader in attack”
Paige Satchell: Connecting and growing with Wellington Phoenix
In the latest of our weekly Midweek Dub series of interviews with A-League Women players, Wellington Phoenix’s Paige Satchell speaks about her footballing journey, experiences in Europe, and her pride at being able to represent her country’s first professional women’s team (1/2/23). Above: Paige Satchell (right) in action for Wellington Phoenix in their first-ever gameContinue reading “Paige Satchell: Connecting and growing with Wellington Phoenix”
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