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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NPLW WA Photo Galleries
In a break from his usual weekly reports on the NPLW WA action, Ben Gilby was out and about at two of this afternoon’s games – here are his galleries from UWA-Nedlands v Perth SC and Subiaco v Fremantle City (11/8/24). Above: Fremantle City’s hat-trick hero Tanika Lala gets a show away at Subiaco today.Continue reading “NPLW WA Photo Galleries”
Lowry leaves the West aiming for Glory at Sydney
Additional reporting by Ben Gilby (8/8/24) Above: Hana Lowry unveiled today by Sydney FC. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Sydney FC. Sydney FC today announced the major signing of Perth Glory’s Young Matildas star Hana Lowry on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old midfielder, a produce of the Football West NTC program made her debut forContinue reading “Lowry leaves the West aiming for Glory at Sydney”
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””
Balcatta backs to the wall display earns the points
Perth SC 0-1 Balcatta Etna by Ben Gilby and Rob Lizzi at Dorrien Gardens (4/8/24) Above: Ella Lincoln (azure shirt) looks to break through for Perth SC this afternoon against Balcatta Etna. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. A supremely well-disciplined defensive display from Balcatta Etna ensured that they ran out winners against a Perth SCContinue reading “Balcatta backs to the wall display earns the points”
Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – July 2024
by Ben Gilby (1/8/24) Above: Olivia Wood, who has had a superb month for Perth RedStar. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. To further complement Impetus‘ coverage of the NPLW WA competition in 2024, we’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closely to identify the league’s most consistent playersContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – July 2024”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 16 Review
Ben Gilby and Ava-Marianne Elliott provide a full review of this weekend’s action, including photography from Rob Lizzi and Cat Bryant (28/7/24). Above: Ella Lincoln (azure shirt) holds off Perth RedStar’s Mischa Anderson today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Game of the week Perth RedStar 2-1 Perth SC by Ben Gilby Perth RedStar earned aContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 16 Review”
Brilliant Brand inspires Germany to comfortable win over Matildas
Germany 3-0 Australia by Ben Gilby (25/7/24) Above: Steph Catley looks to escape during tonight’s game in Marseille. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/Guardian. A hugely impressive Germany side, inspired by the outstanding Jule Brand put Australia to the sword in the opening Group B clash at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome tonight. It was a hard lesson for TheContinue reading “Brilliant Brand inspires Germany to comfortable win over Matildas”
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”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 15 Review
Ben Gilby provides a full review of this weekend’s action (21/7/24). Above: Ellis Glanfield, Murdoch University Melville’s hat-trick hero in yesterday’s superb 3-1 win over Balcatta Etna seen in action earlier in the season. Photo: Denyse RM Photography. Game of the week: Perth SC 3-2 Fremantle City Click on this link to read Ben Gilby’s report of the game,Continue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 15 Review”
