Over the next few days we will be looking ahead to this weekend’s W-League Grand Final. Today Kieran Yap looks in depth at Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory fans would have been justified entering 2021 with cautious optimism. The lineup that began the first game of the current season looked very different from the one thatContinue reading “W-League Grand Final Preview: Melbourne Victory”
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Action From Big Blue Premiers Decider
Kris Goman’s EXCLUSIVE action shots from Cromer Park. Impetus’ coverage of Australian Women’s Football is supported by The Chicken Salt Co. They are offering every Impetus reader 5% off all orders of Chicken Salt from their website. Go to https://www.chickensalt.co.uk/?mate=impetus and place your order – 5% will automatically be taken off of the cost. The coupon code is impetus.
Sydney Take Premiership Decider
Sydney FC 2-1 Melbourne Victory Report from Kris Goman at Cromer Park. Sydney finally clinch the premiership after ten years in the doldrums. Despite winning the championship three times, the premiership, which is awarded to the team who finish top of the table at the end of the regular W-League season has remained elusive inContinue reading “Sydney Take Premiership Decider”
You’re Gonna Hear Us Roar!
Majella Card is a well-known fan of women’s football in Australia due to her work with the Matildas Active Support and Brisbane’s Roar Corps supporters group. Ben Gilby spoke to her ahead of the Queensland side’s Finals campaign. We opened our conversation by exploring the history of the Roar’s women’s football side. “Brisbane Roar startedContinue reading “You’re Gonna Hear Us Roar!”
Ivan Karlovic – Pushing Adelaide United To Greater Heights
Adelaide United have had the greatest season in their W-League history coming agonisingly close to qualifying for the Finals for the first time and breaking the competition’s regular season attendance record. Ben Gilby spoke to the club’s Head of Women’s Football, Ivan Karlovic about progress in South Australia. BEN GILBY: Can you tell us aContinue reading “Ivan Karlovic – Pushing Adelaide United To Greater Heights”
Georgia Yeoman-Dale: Back From Injury and Aiming For a Matildas Return
After a long term injury, Western Sydney Wanderers’ Georgia Yeoman-Dale is back and put in some impressive displays in the W-League this season. Ben Gilby profiles the 26 year-old whose ability to play at right back and as an attacking midfielder could aid her chances of a Matildas recall. It’s been a long road backContinue reading “Georgia Yeoman-Dale: Back From Injury and Aiming For a Matildas Return”
Jet Propelled Support
For our latest #MidweekDub feature, Ben Gilby spoke to Claire Taylor, Amanda Wetzel, Bekki Spratford, and Jess Kolbas of W-Jets Active, the Newcastle Jets W-League supporters group about their passion for the club, what’s been going on in Newcastle in recent times and how they view this current campaign. Amanda, Claire, Bekki, and Jess allContinue reading “Jet Propelled Support”
In Profile: Michelle Heyman – Record Scorer and All-Time Legend
Michelle Heyman has just overtaken Sam Kerr to become the W-League’s all-time record goal scorer. After missing the competition last year, the 32 year-old has come back better than ever at her spiritual home of Canberra United this season – and the possibility of a Matildas recall grows. Ben Gilby profiles her stellar career. MichelleContinue reading “In Profile: Michelle Heyman – Record Scorer and All-Time Legend”
Chelsie Dawber & Emily Condon: Stars of the South
Adelaide United are enjoying the greatest season in their history. Ben Gilby had the opportunity to speak to two of their key young players, striker Chelsie Dawber who has scored 75 goals in 46 games at State League level and Emily Condon, who made her W-League debut for the South Australian side at the ageContinue reading “Chelsie Dawber & Emily Condon: Stars of the South”
Jenna McCormick – Choosing To Challenge
Melbourne City and Australian international Jenna McCormick is one of Australia’s finest female athletes. She is a true example of someone who did #ChooseToChallenge, the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. Jenna won Australian Rules Football grand finals in front of huge crowds whilst also playing in the W-League and since switching full-time toContinue reading “Jenna McCormick – Choosing To Challenge”
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