Goals And Drama But No Winner

Newcastle Jets 3-3 Canberra United By Ben Gilby (30/1/22) Above: Newcastle Jets celebrate after Marie Dølvik put them ahead in the opening minute against Canberra United. Photo: Newcastle Jets. Newcastle Jets and Canberra United shared six goals in a thriller at McDonald Jones Stadium, but the outcome does neither side any favours. This is theContinue reading “Goals And Drama But No Winner”

Honours Even In Newcastle Thriller

Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory By Ben Gilby (16/1/22) Above: Newcastle Jets jump for joy after Liz Eddy’s equalizer. Photo: Newcastle Jets. Perth went into the game on the back of the most challenging week possible as a 4-0 loss to Sydney FC was followed by three players plus head coach Alex Epakis testing positiveContinue reading “Honours Even In Newcastle Thriller”

Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness

In the latest of our #MidweekDub series of interviews, Clare Wheeler, one of last season’s top W-League players, spoke to Ben Gilby about Sydney FC’s campaign last year, her move to Denmark with Fortuna Hjørring, and her experiences of international football with the Matildas. (29/12/21). Above: Clare Wheeler (left) takes on Marta whilst on international duty for AustraliaContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness”

House The Hero Amidst Heartbreak for Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Newcastle Jets By Ben Gilby (27/12/21) Above: Newcastle Jets celebrate Jemma House’s first-ever A-League Women’s goal, which finally clinched the three points on the New South Wales Central Coast. Photo: Getty Images via Newcastle Jets. Newcastle Jets gained their second win of the season against a Wellington Phoenix side who would haveContinue reading “House The Hero Amidst Heartbreak for Phoenix”

A-League Women Preview

Ahead of Round Four of the competition, which started today, Ben Gilby heard from three head coaches plus Tiana Jaber on THAT goal, Tara Andrews on putting things right this week, Mie Leth Jans on going into a hub for a month, Kate Taylor on Christmas miles from home, and Alyssa Whinham reviews Phoenix’s lastContinue reading “A-League Women Preview”

Debut Goals And A Frantic Finish

Western Sydney Wanderers 1-1 Newcastle Jets By Kris Goman (18/12/21). Above: A tussle for the ball between Wanderers and Jets last night. Photo: Getty Images via Newcastle Jets. A nail-biting end-to-end game saw the first-ever draw in a game between Western Sydney Wanderers and Newcastle Jets. Two debut goals and a substantial number of nearContinue reading “Debut Goals And A Frantic Finish”

Rocket Propelled Jets Brush Aside Phoenix

Newcastle Jets 5-1 Wellington Phoenix By Kieran Yap (10/12/21) Above: Elizabeth Eddy leaps on her team mates on a great night for Newcastle Jets. Photo: @NewcastleJetsFC. Newcastle Jets put Wellington Phoenix to the sword in an impressive display in front of their home fans. The game kicked off the second round of the Liberty A-League,Continue reading “Rocket Propelled Jets Brush Aside Phoenix”

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”

Clinical Sydney Strike Force the Difference

Sydney FC 3-1 Newcastle Jets By Ben Gilby (5/12/21) Above: Sydney FC celebrate Remy Siemsen’s opening goal. Photo @SydneyFC Two goals in six second half minutes, plus an immediate reply to a goal from the Jets, sealed a deserved win for a Sydney FC side who are determined to go one better than last season.Continue reading “Clinical Sydney Strike Force the Difference”

A-League Women Round-Up

Ahead of the 2021/22 season’s big kick-off tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from eight of the competition’ ten clubs and a total of 17 players and eight head coaches as the season launch media events were held. SYDNEY FC: Named Australasia’s Best Female Sporting Team Sydney FC’s women’s team were named Australasia’s best for 2021Continue reading “A-League Women Round-Up”