In the latest of our #DubWrap series reviewing the 2020/21 Westfield W-League season, Ben Gilby chatted to Brisbane Roar head coach Jake Goodship about his footballing career and how he views the club’s W-League season. It’s been a long journey for Jake Goodship from Hertfordshire, part of London’s commuter belt, to Queensland via New Jersey.Continue reading “Jake Goodship: From Stevenage to Brisbane Roar”
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Major New TV Deal To Increase W-League Profile
by Ben Gilby Overnight, the Westfield W-League was able to announce a significant new TV deal which should significantly lift the access to matches in Australia along with an improvement in quality of footage broadcast. The five-year, ground-breaking agreement which commences next season will give Australian football the greatest reach, it has ever had. 10Continue reading “Major New TV Deal To Increase W-League Profile”
Perth Glory Make Two Major Signings
by Ben Gilby After their frustrating 2019/20 campaign, W-League side Perth Glory have announced two major signings in the past week. First was the hugely exciting arrival of Natalie Tobin from Sydney FC. The 24-year-old, who can also play in midfield, became a key part of the Harbour City side’s squad after debuting in 2012,Continue reading “Perth Glory Make Two Major Signings”
State of the Art Permanent Home For Matildas Announced
Overnight, a major development was announced in Australia as a world class, purpose built training and development centre specifically for all of the national women’s football teams was announced. Football Australia and Football Victoria (FV) were delighted to hear the Victorian Government’s announcement confirming their investment to make the world-class Home of The Matildas at La TrobeContinue reading “State of the Art Permanent Home For Matildas Announced”
Adrian Stenta: Stability the Key To Success
Adelaide United have recently completed their best ever W-League season which saw them win more games than ever before and smash the record attendance for a stand-alone match in the competition’s history. These successes were tempered by the club missing out on a first ever place in the Finals on goal difference. Ben Gilby reviewedContinue reading “Adrian Stenta: Stability the Key To Success”
Alex Epakis: Tough Baptism But Big Plans For The Future
In the first of our #DubWrap features, Ben Gilby spoke to Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis about his background, the club’s W-League campaign, their squad of hugely talented local youngsters and plans for a brighter future. Alex knew from the age of 22 that coaching was going to be his way of making aContinue reading “Alex Epakis: Tough Baptism But Big Plans For The Future”
Dutch Masterclass Rocks Makeshift Matildas
Netherlands 5-0 Australia By Ben Gilby Despite producing a performance which was arguably better than in their defeat to Germany on Saturday, the Matildas, without three first choice defenders went down to a heavy loss in Nijmegen. The Dutch, who came into the game on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Spain at theContinue reading “Dutch Masterclass Rocks Makeshift Matildas”
German Efficiency Too Good For Makeshift Matildas
Germany 5-2 Australia By Ben Gilby An impressive attacking display from a technically brilliant German side missing several regulars, ensured that they ran out comfortable winners against a makeshift Australia in Wiesbaden. The Matildas, playing their first game for thirteen months and with Tony Gustavsson taking the reins, were only able to pick European basedContinue reading “German Efficiency Too Good For Makeshift Matildas”
W-League Grand Final Preview: The Referee
The best players want to play in the biggest games – and referees are no different. Which is why Rebecca Durcau is buzzing to have been appointed to referee in Sunday’s Westfield W-League 2021 Grand Final, when Sydney FC host Melbourne Victory at Netstrata Jubilee Oval. It’s the third time Durcau has received the honour,Continue reading “W-League Grand Final Preview: The Referee”
W-League Grand Final Preview: Sydney FC
In the second of our three part preview of this weekend’s W-League Grand Final, Kris Goman looks in depth at Sydney FC. Sydney came into the finals series as Premiers after leading the table for the bulk of the season. With losses only to Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar, who were both knocked out ofContinue reading “W-League Grand Final Preview: Sydney FC”
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