Violet Longmore: Hitting the heights with the NTC

For this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Hyundai NTC’s Violet Longmore talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey from Margaret River to travelling three hours back and forth to the bright lights of Perth as part of the NTC set-up (17/4/24). Above: Violet Longmore (left, gold shirt) holds off Perth SC’s Poppie Hooks lastContinue reading “Violet Longmore: Hitting the heights with the NTC”

Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico

by Ben Gilby (11/4/24) Above: Clare Wheeler speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas trio of Clare Wheeler, Cortnee Vine, and Sharn Freier reflected earlier today about the development of the team’s playing style and the positives seen in the 2-0 victory over Mexico. Everton midfielder Wheeler feels that the consequences of that newContinue reading “Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico”

Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits”

by Ben Gilby (10/4/24) Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson speaks to the media after today’s game with Mexico. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Steph Catley both hailed the team for showing tactical nouse alongside their trademark determination to overcome an impressive Mexico side in San Antonio today. The Central American oppositionContinue reading “Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits””

Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best

by Ben Gilby (9/4/24) Above: Mary Fowler talking ahead of Australia’s game with Mexico tomorrow. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas attacker Mary Fowler has outlined how the importance of balancing off-field life from her footballing career has helped her to maintain her sharpness despite an overall lack of minutes in the WSL for Manchester CityContinue reading “Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best”

Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico

by Ben Gilby (6/4/24) Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking from the Matildas Florida base. Image: Football Australia. With a whole week of training behind them in the build-up to next week’s friendly with Mexico, Ellie Carpenter and Sharn Freier have been speaking from the Matildas’ Florida HQ. Ellie Carpenter: “I really think we can achieve somethingContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico”