by Ben Gilby (20/4/23) Above: Sarah Hunter speaking to the media today. Image: Sydney FC. Sydney FC defender Sarah Hunter today told the media that despite their semi-final loss to Western United, confidence is high in the camp ahead of this weekend’s Preliminary Final showdown with Melbourne Victory. “Everyone is super determined. Everyone knows thatContinue reading “Sarah Hunter: Sydney have to capitalise on their chances”
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Kelly Stirton: ParaMatildas are growing and aiming for Asian Cup glory
by Ben Gilby (19/4/23) Above: ParaMatildas head coach Kelly Stirton advises her squad during training. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Almost a year ago, the ParaMatildas reached the first-ever Women’s IFCPF World Cup Final and produced a heroic display in going down to the United States. Now, with her side ranked as theContinue reading “Kelly Stirton: ParaMatildas are growing and aiming for Asian Cup glory”
Greg Farrell: Driving Subiaco to new heights
For this week’s WA On Wednesday NPLW WA feature, Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell speaks to Ben Gilby about last season’s historic campaign, and his determination to continue the development of the club to ensure a sustainable upward trajectory (19/4/23). Above: Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell. Photo: Subiaco AFC. Last season, Greg Farrell led SubiacoContinue reading “Greg Farrell: Driving Subiaco to new heights”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round Four Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition (17/4/23). Above: Ella Lamonte (left) and Jaime Duncanson embrace after a Perth SC goal against Murdoch University Melville on Saturday. The pair contributed three of their side’s six goalsContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round Four Wrap”
Stunning Victory in the game that had it all
Melbourne City 3-3 Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory win 4-1 on penalties Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate their penalty shoot-out victory in today’s sensational Elimination Final. Photo: Keep Up. by Ben Gilby (15/4/23). Melbourne Victory have defeated cross-city rivals Melbourne City in an absolute thriller of an encounter at a sodden Casey Fields today. This was anContinue reading “Stunning Victory in the game that had it all”
A-League Women Finals Media Conferences
Ben Gilby reports on all of the four competing sides’ media events from earlier today (14/4/23). Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory Saturday MELBOURNE CITY: Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic has revealed that Holly McNamara is “fine” and poised to play a part in his team’s do-or-die Semi-Final with Melbourne Victory tomorrow. McNamara was withdrawnContinue reading “A-League Women Finals Media Conferences”
Carlos Vega Mena: Developing players & keeping standards high the key to success
For this week’s WA on Wednesday interviews featuring the NPLW WA clubs, Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena spoke exclusively to Ben Gilby about their unbeaten season of 2022, preparations for the 2023 season, and how he views the NPLW WA more widely this year (12/4/23). Above: Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena. Photo: Fotoenzo. Last season was about asContinue reading “Carlos Vega Mena: Developing players & keeping standards high the key to success”
Charli Grant: “I’m loving the challenge, it makes my game better”
The Matildas defender Charli Grant spoke to the media ahead of Australia’s friendly with England tomorrow. Ben Gilby reports (10/4/23). Above: Charli Grant sharing her thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s match with England. Image: Football Australia. Charli Grant’s continual growth has seen the South Australian become an international regular and she is about to face, perhapsContinue reading “Charli Grant: “I’m loving the challenge, it makes my game better””
NPL WA Women 2023 Round Three Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition (10/4/23). Above: Katie Ritchie fires in a shot for Perth RedStar despite the attentions of Perth SC’s Judy Connolly. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Perth RedStar. Game of theContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round Three Wrap”
Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation
Ben Gilby was in today’s Australia media conference with captain Sam Kerr and head coach Tony Gustavsson. The Matildas’ all-time record scorer highlighted the fact that the best possible legacy from their home World Cup would be increased funding to match the sport’s status as the one with the biggest participation rate in the countryContinue reading “Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation”
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