by Ben Carey (10/1/24). Above: Emma Checker – a key component in Melbourne Victory’s squad. Photo: Emma Checker Instagram. What a year 2023 was for Emma Checker. She graduated from university, witnessed a World Cup in her backyard, signed with a new club, and got married. Many of us might hope to achieve just one ofContinue reading “Emma Checker: Finding value beyond football”
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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”
Alana Jancevski: Adelaide is helping me to be the unique player I want to be
For this week’s Midweek Dub, Impetus’ Ben Gilby speaks to Adelaide United’s exciting attacker Alana Jancevski about her move to South Australia, a successful NPLW Victoria campaign, and her aspirations for the season ahead (8/11/23). Above: Alana Jancevski in action for Adelaide United this season. Photo: Courtney Pedlar/Adelaide United. Alana Jancevski is one of theContinue reading “Alana Jancevski: Adelaide is helping me to be the unique player I want to be”
Alex Epakis: Resilience and character is driving our growth
For this week’s Midweek Dub interview, Alex Epakis, head coach of league leaders Perth Glory speaks exclusively to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about his team’s start to the season, recruitment, and and how the club has evolved during his four-year tenure (2/11/23). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: PerthContinue reading “Alex Epakis: Resilience and character is driving our growth”
Hana Lowry: Living the dream and developing further
In this week’s Midweek Dub, Perth Glory star Hana Lowry speaks exclusively to Ben Gilby about her experiences with the Young Matildas at the U20 World Cup, and the A-League Women campaign ahead of her 50th appearance for the Western Australian side (31/3/23). Above: Hana Lowry scoring for Perth Glory against Western United. Photo: TomContinue reading “Hana Lowry: Living the dream and developing further”
Izzy Foletta: “Feeling comfortable” with her game back home at Perth
The return of locally produced star Izzy Foletta to Perth Glory during this season provided a big boost to the club. With the A-League Women season approaching its climax, Izzy spoke exclusively to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and her superb form at the club since re-joining. Above: Izzy Foletta in possession for PerthContinue reading “Izzy Foletta: “Feeling comfortable” with her game back home at Perth”
Getting to know Sarina Bolden
by Kris Goman (22/3/23) Above: Sarina Bolden has enjoyed herself since arriving at Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Keep Up. A few weeks ago, Kris Goman caught up with Sarina Bolden for our Midweek Dub feature. Sarina had not long before arrived in Australia to join the Western Sydney Wanderers and injected a new lease ofContinue reading “Getting to know Sarina Bolden”
Sofia Sakalis: Growing as a player with good times ahead
Perth Glory’s Sofia Sakalis spoke to Ben Gilby about last season’s challenges based in a New South Wales hub, her growth as a player, and life in Western Australia as the season moves towards its conclusion (21/3/23). Above: Sofia Sakalis in possession for Perth Glory against Western United at Macedonia Park this season. Photo: TomContinue reading “Sofia Sakalis: Growing as a player with good times ahead”
Milly Clegg: Full of appreciation & positivity amidst her rapid rise
Denise Duffy (DD) grabbed an EXCLUSIVE 1:1 chat with Milly Clegg (MC), Wellington Phoenix’s 17-year-old starlet (15/3/23). Above: Milly Clegg in action for Wellington Phoenix this season. Photo: stuff.co.nz. DD: So just tell us about little Milly. How you became the footballer you are. Where did it all start? MC: So I started when IContinue reading “Milly Clegg: Full of appreciation & positivity amidst her rapid rise”
Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact
by Kieran Yap (8/3/23) Above: Angie Beard in action for Western United against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Western United. Angela Beard’s last act in the A-League Women was to lift the trophy above her head on Grand Final day. Now, the former Melbourne Victory captain has returned to Australia to help the league’s newest clubContinue reading “Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact”
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