Remy Siemsen went to the Matildas last game in Parramatta on 9th November 2019 as a fan. On Saturday, she returned to the stadium as a player for her country and made her debut. Ben Gilby was in Siemsen’s press conference where she spoke about her incredible weekend. Above: Remy Siemsen pictured after her debut.Continue reading “Remy Siemsen: Achieving The Dream”
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“Stay Humble And Realise There Is A Lot Of Work To Do”
Impetus’ Kris Goman was our representative at Comm Bank Stadium for Australia’s first game on home soil since early 2020. She sums up the evening in words and pictures plus brings us all the news from the post-match press conferences. Above: Clare Polkinghorne after scoring the Matildas’ opening goal. Photo: Kris Goman The last timeContinue reading ““Stay Humble And Realise There Is A Lot Of Work To Do””
Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction
Ben Gilby heard from Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy and Clare Polkinghorne plus debutants Bryleeh Henry and Remy Siemsen. Above: The Australia team that started against Brazil yesterday in Parramatta. Photo: Football Australia. Western Sydney Wanderers’ Bryleeh Henry, who came on for her debut in her home region was extremely emotional to be wearing the MatildasContinue reading “Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction”
Gustavsson Outlines Aims For Brazil Games
Impetus editor Ben Gilby listened to Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson’s press conference today prior to the Matildas return to home soil for the first time since early 2020 when they take on Brazil in Parramatta tomorrow. Picture of Matildas training at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium provided to Impetus by Football Australia. Gustavsson opened the pressContinue reading “Gustavsson Outlines Aims For Brazil Games”
Australian Football Round-Up
Ben Gilby rounds up a busy week in the game Down Under. We hear from Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson on the announcement of the Australia squad to take on Brazil. Elsewhere, the ramifications of Lisa De Vanna’s allegations roll on. The key people at Wellington Phoenix who announce their coaching team and first playerContinue reading “Australian Football Round-Up”
Australian Football Round-Up
Its been a week of big stories in the women’s game in Australia as Lisa De Vanna and others lifted the lid on abuse and bullying within the game. Elsewhere, we hear from 11 signings announced in the A-League Women and the six clubs. Ben Gilby has all the news. Lisa De Vanna and Rhali Dobson LiftContinue reading “Australian Football Round-Up”
Australian Football Round-Up
A week that contained the news of first confirmed home game for the Matildas since March 2020, the announcement of a new status for the top level of women’s football in the country, sixteen A-League Women signing announcements plus the news that Melbourne Victory have appointed a specific female health specialist. Ben Gilby rounds upContinue reading “Australian Football Round-Up”
W-League No More – Step Closer To Equality Under A-Leagues Banner
“It’s not men’s football, or women’s football, it’s just football,” he said. “We’re committed to growing the game in Australia – for everyone. That means delivering a world-class experience on and off the pitch and inspiring the next-generation of A-Leagues superstars to fulfil their highest potential. This is just the beginning of our ambitious, long-term vision for the growth of football in Australia.”
Australian News Round-Up
The past seven days have been exceptionally busy for the game Down Under. There’s been the celebration of a hundred years since the first women’s football match held in public, a frustrating display from the Matildas, the schedule of the first W-League matches announced along with new signings, kit launches, and an explosive interview fromContinue reading “Australian News Round-Up”
The Case For More Game Time For ‘Old’ Young Matildas
Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s 3-2 desperately disappointing 3-2 loss to the Republic of Ireland and shows how the Young Matildas class of 2019 are starting to make their mark in the senior side. He also argues that less game time in upcoming friendlies for Sam Kerr will be to everyone’s benefit in the future. Above:Continue reading “The Case For More Game Time For ‘Old’ Young Matildas”
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