by Ben Gilby (30/3/25) Above: Perth SC’s opening goal scorer Ruby Marshall (azure shirt) out to beat Murdoch University Melville goalkeeper Kaitlyn Mohan. Photo: Rob Lizzi. After last weekend’s reduced set of opening matches due to extreme heat, this second round saw all eight sides in action for the first time. However, before the RoundContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Two Wrap”
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Sydney take derby honours as Finals hopes live on
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Sydney FC by Ben Gilby (28/3/25) Above: Sydney FC celebrate after Indiana dos Santos (second left) put her side 2-0 up in the derby tonight. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC’s hopes of clinching what, for so long looked to be a highly unlikely place in the Finals, are firmly on thanksContinue reading “Sydney take derby honours as Finals hopes live on”
Cassidy: I was so motivated to come back sooner than predicted
by Ben Gilby (27/3/25) Above: Perth Glory’s Georgia Cassidy speaking at today’s media conference. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s Young Matildas midfielder Georgia Cassidy has revealed that her firm determination to disregard medics’ advice that she would be out injured for the rest of the A-League Women season spurred her recovery to return and influenceContinue reading “Cassidy: I was so motivated to come back sooner than predicted”
NPLW WA 2025 Round One Wrap
by Ben Gilby (23/3/25) Above: Daisy McAllister, who hit two goals for Perth SC as they came from 1-0 down to defeat Fremantle City on Saturday night. Photo: Rob Lizzi. It was a truncated opening round of NPLW WA action with two matches – Hyundai Football West Academy (formerly Hyundai NTC) against Balcatta Etna, andContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round One Wrap”
Last gasp Morrison seals Victory in see-saw seven goal thriller
Melbourne Victory 4-3 Newcastle Jets by Ben Gilby (21/3/25) Above: Melbourne Victory’s Alana Jančevski shows her delight after putting her side 3-0 up. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory ran out dramatic late winners in a match against Newcastle Jets that at one point they led 3-0. Kayla Morrison’s strike six minutes into stoppage time atContinue reading “Last gasp Morrison seals Victory in see-saw seven goal thriller”
Dalton: Perth need to treat “every game as a Grand Final”
by Ben Gilby (20/3/25) Above: Perth Glory’s Izzy Dalton speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory co-captain Izzy Dalton was full of positives as her side approach the last four games of the season, three of which are at home, with what is finally looking to be a fully fit squad. TheContinue reading “Dalton: Perth need to treat “every game as a Grand Final””
Balcatta end impressive Night Series run with trophy
Perth SC 0-1 Balcatta Etna by Ben Gilby (15/3/25) Above: Balcatta Etna lift the NPLW WA Night Series trophy last night. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Jaime Duncanson’s goal just before the quarter-hour mark was enough to clinch victory for Balcatta Etna in the NPLW WA Night Series Final over her old side Perth SC at theContinue reading “Balcatta end impressive Night Series run with trophy”
Last gasp McKenna keeps Perth Finals hopes alive in classic
Central Coast Mariners 3-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (14/3/25) Above: Tijan McKenna (light shirt) wins a header. Her late equaliser would earn the Glory a point. Photo: Perth Glory. A goal three minutes into injury time at the end of 90 minutes from Tijan McKenna gave Perth Glory a point from a dramatic gameContinue reading “Last gasp McKenna keeps Perth Finals hopes alive in classic”
Phonsongkham: It was the lowest I’ve ever been
by Ben Gilby (12/3/25) Above: Susan Phonsongkham speaking to the media today at Perth Glory’s Fremantle HQ. Approaching her fourth season in a Perth Glory shirt, things had been looking good for Susan Phonsongkham. A new contract off of the back of arguably her best season for the club, and a hugely impressive NPLW VictoriaContinue reading “Phonsongkham: It was the lowest I’ve ever been”
NPLW WA Night Series 2025 Semi-Final wrap
by Ben Gilby (9/3/25) Above: Fremantle City goalkeeper Megan Phillips is beaten by Jess Flannery’s rocket for Perth SC in today’s second semi-final. Photo: Rob Lizzi Perth SC and Balcatta Etna ran out winners in today’s NPLW WA Night Series Semi-Finals with both sides recording 4-1 wins. Balcatta Etna were first out of the blocksContinue reading “NPLW WA Night Series 2025 Semi-Final wrap”
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