With Round Seven done and dusted, all that remains is for Impetus’ A-League Women writing team of Kris Goman, Ben Gilby, and Kieran Yap to hand out their plaudits for Player, Coach, and Event of the Week. For the first time this season, there was quite a bit of diverging opinion (17/1/22). PLAYER OF THEContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
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A-League Women Media Wrap
With three games tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby and Kieran Yap heard from head coaches Jeff Hopkins, Alex Epakis, Gemma Lewis, and Catherine Cannuli. In addition, three players – Tash Rigby, Leena Khamis, and Alex Hyunh give their views. (15/1/22). PERTH GLORY: Alex Epakis on COVID and Injuries: Perth Glory’s preparations for tomorrow’s game at NewcastleContinue reading “A-League Women Media Wrap”
“I Think This Is A Big Game For Us And The Players Realize That”
By Kieran Yap (14/1/22) Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins (standing) Photo: Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory manager Jeff Hopkins is trusting the young players to step up in the absence of some big names. Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin are on Matildas duty, and Lynn Williams has returned to the United States. Melina AyresContinue reading ““I Think This Is A Big Game For Us And The Players Realize That””
Impetus 2021 Awards
It’s been another great year for women’s football and seven Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Catherine Paquette, Darrell Allen, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kate Tigchelaar, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman highlight their player, coach, moment, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top flight and grassroots levels of the women’sContinue reading “Impetus 2021 Awards”
Jeff Hopkins: We Understand What The Derby Means
By Ben Gilby (24/12/21). Above: Jeff Hopkins, who made clear his passion for the Melbourne derby. Photo: MyFootball. Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins spoke to the media today ahead of the big Boxing Day Derby with cross-city rivals Melbourne City and began with positive news about player availability. “Melina Ayres won’t be ready forContinue reading “Jeff Hopkins: We Understand What The Derby Means”
Impetus Achievers Awards
With Round Three done and dusted in the A-League Women, it’s time for the weekly awards given out by our team of writers covering the competition. For the first time, there was some divergence in opinion between Kris Goman, Kieran Yap, and Ben Gilby (20/12/21). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kris: For me, it has toContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
Melbourne Derby: The Coaches Views
Ahead of tomorrow’s A-League Women derby between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, Ben Gilby heard from both coaches – Jeff Hopkins of Victory and Rado Vidosic from City (11/12/21). Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins pictured speaking to the media ahead of the derby. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory Jeff Hopkins admitted that excitementContinue reading “Melbourne Derby: The Coaches Views”
A-League Women Weekly News Wrap
Ben Gilby brings a round-up of the media events this week from fice A-League Women clubs which includes full coverage of three MASSIVE signings as he hears from Emily van Egmond, Lynn Williams, and Alex Chidiac. There’s also coverage of Rebekah Stott‘s media conference where she spoke about her return to senior football after battlingContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly News Wrap”
Australian and NZ Round-up
Ben Gilby brings you all the events from this week’s A-League Women press conferences. He hears from newly announced signings at Melbourne Victory, Adelaide United, Newcastle Jets, and Wellington Phoenix, plus Canberra United’s latest media day and Adelaide United’s joint training session. There’s also the details on the full season fixture announcement and the settingContinue reading “Australian and NZ Round-up”
Australian Football Round-Up
Its been a week of big stories in the women’s game in Australia as Lisa De Vanna and others lifted the lid on abuse and bullying within the game. Elsewhere, we hear from 11 signings announced in the A-League Women and the six clubs. Ben Gilby has all the news. Lisa De Vanna and Rhali Dobson LiftContinue reading “Australian Football Round-Up”
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