In the second part of Gabby Dal Busco‘s chat with Impetus’ Ben Gilby, Balcatta Etna’s former Young Matildas and Perth Glory W-League Grand Finalist reflects on life at Grindleford Reserve and NPL WA competition this season (10/8/22). Above: An inspiration for the next generation – Gabby Dal Busco with youngsters at Balcatta Etna this season.Continue reading “Gabby Dal Busco: Vocal About Balcatta Etna’s Promise”
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NPL WA Women Round 18 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (8/8/22). Above: Hyundai NTC’s star from the Goldfields, Tanika Lala drives a shot in on goal yesterday. Photo: Ben Gilby MAIN REPORTContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round 18 Wrap”
NPL WA Women Round 17 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (1/8/22). Above: Perth RedStar – NPLW WA champions 2022. Photo supplied by: Carlos Vega Mena. MAIN REPORT OF THE WEEK: Murdoch UniversityContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round 17 Wrap”
Georgia Stanway: There Was A Moment I Was Told I Wasn’t In
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the Lionesses pre-Euro 2022 media event yesterday and heard from England midfielder Georgia Stanway (30/7/22). Above: Georgia Stanway speaking to the media yesterday afternoon as she revealed there was a time several months ago when she was told that she wouldn’t be in the team. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus.Continue reading “Georgia Stanway: There Was A Moment I Was Told I Wasn’t In”
Jill Scott: It’s A Gamechanger If We Win
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the Lionesses pre-Euro 2022 Final media conference and heard from England legend Jill Scott, who played in the nation’s previous Euro Final in 2009 (29/7/22). Above: Jill Scott speaking to the media today at the Lionesses’ South-West London base. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. “I’m actually gutted that on SundayContinue reading “Jill Scott: It’s A Gamechanger If We Win”
Summer’s Campaign For Equality
Back in June, the then nine-year-old Summer Hoofe went into her local branch of Sports Direct to buy a new pair of football boots. When she saw that the store had labelled football boots as being for boys, she was rightly shocked. Summer began a social media campaign highlighting the crazy situation and called forContinue reading “Summer’s Campaign For Equality”
Lizzie Wallwork: Loving The Togetherness And Unity At Subiaco
In the latest of our WA on Wednesday series featuring players from the NPL WA Women competition, Subiaco‘s Lizzie Wallwork spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the constant growth and development at the club which has recently led to the likes of Lisa De Vanna, Ella Mastrantonio and Marianna Tabain joining. (27/7/22). Above: Lizzie WallworkContinue reading “Lizzie Wallwork: Loving The Togetherness And Unity At Subiaco”
NPL WA Women Midweek Special
With big matches impacting the top and bottom of the table played both last night and tonight, Impetus’ Ben Gilby provides a special additional round-up of the action from Western Australia (27/7/22) Above: Jaime Duncanson, whose Perth SC side became the first team to avoid defeat against Perth RedStar this season in the NPLW WAContinue reading “NPL WA Women Midweek Special”
Fran Kirby: Overcoming Huge Challenges To Make Euro 2022 Final
Last night, Fran Kirby produced a sensational performance in England’s 4-0 win over Sweden in the Semi-Finals of Euro 2022. It was just reward for a player who has overcome mental health challenges, injuries, and several bouts of debilitating illness to line up at Wembley on Sunday in one of the biggest games on theContinue reading “Fran Kirby: Overcoming Huge Challenges To Make Euro 2022 Final”
Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Naomi Chinnama from inside the Young Matildas U20 World Cup training camp during a media event yesterday (26/7/22). Above: A relaxed Naomi Chinnama speaking to the media yesterday. Photo: Football Australia. After earning her first call-up to the Young Matildas earlier this year, Naomi Chinnama has gradually found her feetContinue reading “Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level”
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