NPLW Vic R18: Royals arrive in top four

By Kieran Yap 29/7/25 Above: Essendon Royal score their fifth goal against Boroondara-Carey Eagles Essendon Royals have jumped to third on the table with a 5-0 win over Boroondara-Carey Eagles at home. Five separate scorers contributed to the win, that saw the game decided within an hour. The Royals have risen sharply in the secondContinue reading “NPLW Vic R18: Royals arrive in top four”

Grace Maher: In a familiar town but a new club and a new role

By Kieran Yap (28/11/23). Above: Grace Maher (middle) with Chloe Logarzo (L) and Jaclyn Sawicki (R) Photo: Western United. Western United established themselves as one of the competition’s benchmarks last season, but Mark Torcaso’s side was not prepared to stand still. This year they announced the arrival of Grace Maher in one of the statementContinue reading “Grace Maher: In a familiar town but a new club and a new role”

Western United announce Maher as Mariners add another two

4/8/23 Above: Grace Maher in action for Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United. Western United have today announced the major signing of Grace Maher from Canberra United – one of the competition’s most stylish players and best passers. The 24-year-old will add to Western United’s list of talented young centre-backs, adding supreme ball-playing ability into theirContinue reading “Western United announce Maher as Mariners add another two”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (13/2/23). Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (9/1/23) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Canberra, Western United, And Adelaide United Add Major Names

On another day of announcement of prominent player signings at A-League Women clubs, Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Grace Maher, Tyla-Jay Vlajnic, Melinda Barbieri, and Meisha Westland along with the head coaches of each of the teams involved (16/9/22). Above: Grace Maher (right) has signed on for another campaign at Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United.Continue reading “Canberra, Western United, And Adelaide United Add Major Names”

Maher: We’re Ready For The Roar

Above: Canberra United’s Grace Maher, who made her 50th appearance for the club in Tuesday’s 5-0 win at Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Ahead of Canberra United’s game at Brisbane Roar tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the Greens’ Grace Maher and some news from the Roar camp (17/2/22). Canberra United’s GraceContinue reading “Maher: We’re Ready For The Roar”

A-League Women Media Wrap

Impetus editor Ben Gilby hears from players Dylan Holmes, Grace Maher, and Chloe Knott plus head coaches Adrian Stenta and Alex Epakis in this week’s media conferences (31/12/21). Above: Adelaide United in training at Coopers Stadium ahead of tomorrow’s game with Perth Glory Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. ADELAIDE UNITED: Dylan Holmes OnContinue reading “A-League Women Media Wrap”

Impetus Achievers Awards

Round Four of the A-League Women was memorable for several different reasons. Our team of writers covering the competition, Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap hand out their weekly awards (28/12/21). Above: Hannah Wilkinson (far left), the undisputed choice of Player of the Week, celebrates with her Melbourne City teammates on Boxing Day. Photo:Continue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”

Maher Class Brings Back Brisbane Nightmares

Canberra United 3-3 Brisbane Roar By Ben Gilby (23/12/21). Above: Spectacular action as Michelle Heyman goes for goal. Photo: Canberra United. A stunning fight-back at the death led by Grace Maher ensured that Canberra United obtained their first point of the season against a Brisbane Roar side whose worrying habit of conceding late goals costContinue reading “Maher Class Brings Back Brisbane Nightmares”