Ben Gilby (BG), Tommy Doleman (TD), and Kelechi Osunwa (KO) select their squad of the 30 best players in the competition this season and then reveal their 11 starters and seven substitutes before inviting you to select your starting team from the squad listed (25/9/24). GOALKEEPERS: Gabby Dal Busco (Perth RedStar), Rebecca Bennett (Balcatta Etna).Continue reading “NPLW WA Team of the Year 2024”
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Wood rocket seals third straight Top Four Cup win for RedStar
Perth SC 0-1 Perth RedStar Report by Ben Gilby, photography from Rob Lizzi (21/9/24). Above: Perth RedStar celebrate with the Top Four Cup yesterday after defeating Perth SC 1-0. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth RedStar earned their third successive NPLW WA Top Four Cup, and a fourth in five years thanks toContinue reading “Wood rocket seals third straight Top Four Cup win for RedStar”
Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar
Perth RedStar’s Caitlin Doeglas talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, her six years in the W-League and A-League Women with Perth Glory, and how she feels the NPLW WA is growing (18/9/24). Above: Caitlin Doeglas with the Tracey Wheeler Medal that she won as player of the match in the Night Series Grand Final winContinue reading “Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar”
NPLW WA Top Four Cup Review
Ben Gilby reviews both of Sunday’s showdowns, with photography from Rob Lizzi at Perth RedStar v Perth SC (16/9/24). Above: From left to right – Grace Johnston, Sam Mathers, and Ella Lincoln sprint forward to acclaim Charli Wainwright for hitting the winning penalty yesterday at RedStar Arena. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. PerthContinue reading “NPLW WA Top Four Cup Review”
NPLW WA – What’s it all about?
Ben Gilby has been covering the National Premier Leagues Women’s (NPLW) competition in Western Australia for a number of years now. His coverage of it on the site is consistently among Impetus‘ most-read articles each week. But why is this? Why does this league mean so much to him, and who are the clubs andContinue reading “NPLW WA – What’s it all about?”
Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – August 2024
by Ben Gilby (4/9/24) Above: Sarah Carroll of Perth RedStar lifts the Night Series Trophy earlier this year. Photo: Football West / FotoEnzo. To further complement Impetus‘ coverage of the NPLW WA competition in 2024, we’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closely to identify the league’s most consistent playersContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – August 2024”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 21 Review
Ben Gilby provides a review of all the action from the final full weekend of regular season league action (1/9/24). Above: Perth RedStar’s Reina Kagami (centre, red shirt) seen here in action earlier in the season, hit a superb hat-trick in the champions’ win over the NTC yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi.Continue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 21 Review”
Freo cement top four place as MUM FC wait to confirm NPLW WA status continues
Murdoch University Melville 0-0 Fremantle City by Ben Gilby (30/8/24) Above: Abbey Green, seen in action earlier in the month, was a creative ball of energy for Fremantle City at Murdoch University Melville tonight. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. Fremantle City have virtually guaranteed their place in the Top Four Cup after drawing with MurdochContinue reading “Freo cement top four place as MUM FC wait to confirm NPLW WA status continues”
Tanika Lala: Next-gen star from Kalgoorlie reaching for the stars
By Genevieve Henry (28/8/24) Above: Tanika Lala (burgundy shirt) bursts through for Fremantle City at Perth SC this season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. One of the best young attacking prospects not just in Western Australia, but in all of the country, Tanika Lala has been lighting up the NPLW WA season withContinue reading “Tanika Lala: Next-gen star from Kalgoorlie reaching for the stars”
Perth hit back to derail NTC Top Four hopes
Perth SC 4-2 Hyundai NTC Report by Ben Gilby, with photography from Rob Lizzi (27/8/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after Georgia Cassidy (12, centre – back to camera) hit a stunning free-kick to restore their lead tonight. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC look to have delivered a serious blow to theContinue reading “Perth hit back to derail NTC Top Four hopes”
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