Wilkinson departure: The striker & Dario Vidosic reflect

13/6/24 Above: Hannah Wilkinson (right) battles for Melbourne City against Sydney FC during the 2023/24 A-League Women Grand Final. Photo: Sydney FC. After three seasons, Melbourne City’s all-time leading A-League Women scorer, Hannah Wilkinson, will depart the Club following the conclusion of her contract.  Joining City ahead of the 2021/22 campaign, the New Zealand internationalContinue reading “Wilkinson departure: The striker & Dario Vidosic reflect”

A-League Women Friday signing news

8/9/23 Above: Hannah Wilkinson in action for Melbourne City last season. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Melbourne City today announced the key re-signing of Football Ferns World Cup hero, Hannah Wilkinson. Wilkinson returns to City for her third season with the Club, fresh from scoring for New Zealand at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, her thirdContinue reading “A-League Women Friday signing news”

Wilkinson & Vidosic On Kiwi’s Re-Signing Plus Local Talent Joins Nix

Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Melbourne City star Hannah Wilkinson and head coach Rado Vidosic as the Football Fern re-signs for the 2022/23 season. He also brings all the views of Michaela Robertson – the first Wellington native to sign up for the Phoenix (30/9/22). Above: Hannah Wilkinson – such a major player for MelbourneContinue reading “Wilkinson & Vidosic On Kiwi’s Re-Signing Plus Local Talent Joins Nix”

Preliminary Final Preview: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory

Ahead of Sunday’s Preliminary Final where Melbourne City host cross-city rivals Melbourne Victory for the right to travel to Sydney FC for the Grand Final, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from City striker Hannah Wilkinson and head coach Rado Vidosic (19/3/22). Above: Melbourne City striker Hannah Wilkinson speaking to the media on Friday. Photo: Melbourne City.Continue reading “Preliminary Final Preview: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory”

Two Goal Burst Before Break Seals City Win

Melbourne City 4-0 Wellington Phoenix By Ben Gilby (9/1/22) Above: Melbourne City’s prolific striker Hannah Wilkinson about to put her side 2-0 up over Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Melbourne City. A spell of two goals in five minutes before half-time ultimately proved to be the difference as Melbourne City saw off Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park.Continue reading “Two Goal Burst Before Break Seals City Win”

A-League Women Media Wrap

Ben Gilby brings you the news from this week’s press conferences around the A-League Women ahead of Sunday’s games (8/1/22). BRISBANE ROAR: Garrath McPherson on Getting That First Win and Keeping Gorry The Brisbane Roar head coach has highlighted some of the off-pitch work that was done to help his team finally record their firstContinue 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”

Five Goal Wilkinson And City Demolish Big Rivals

Melbourne Victory 1-5 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap (26/12/21) Above: Contrasting emotions as City celebrate another goal with Victory’s Kyra Cooney-Cross showing her immense disappointment. Photo: A-League Women. A historic performance by Hannah Wilkinson and a dominant display from Melbourne City ended their cross-city rivals’ perfect record and sent a warning to the competition. TheContinue reading “Five Goal Wilkinson And City Demolish Big Rivals”

Heyman Re-Signs For Canberra & City Announce Wilkinson

The big news overnight from the latest batch of W-League signings is Canberra United announcing the retention of iconic league record goal scorer Michelle Heyman with Melbourne City adding New Zealand international Hannah Wilkinson. We hear from both players and head coaches. Above: Michelle Heyman scoring for Canberra United in the W-League last season againstContinue reading “Heyman Re-Signs For Canberra & City Announce Wilkinson”