Impetus’ Ben Gilby (BG) and Genevieve Henry (GH) have been writing about Australian women’s football for a number of years. Yet they are both based thousands of miles away from the country. So why are they so passionate about the Australian women’s game? In this discussion article, they reveal their motivations and fondest memories ofContinue reading “Keeping a close eye from afar: Following The Matildas in another Timezone”
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A-League Women Media Conferences
Impetus’ Ava-Marianne Elliot, Ben Gilby, and Ryan Miller-Woods report on three different clubs’ pressers ahead of the final round (30/3/24). Perth Glory By Ben Gilby Defender Jessika Cowart believes that Perth Glory owe their fans a performance as they look to end their run of 10 matches without a win and deny Melbourne City aContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Huge roar for Brisbane at home against Glory
Brisbane Roar 2-0 Perth Glory By Ben Carey at Perry Park (24/3/24). Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate after Kijah Stephenson scores the opening goal. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar thrashed Perth Glory on Sunday, giving the locals something to celebrate on a very wet and dreary afternoon in the “Sunshine State”. There was a surprisingly good turnout, almost filling the stands, as has become common place this season, butContinue reading “Huge roar for Brisbane at home against Glory”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Impetus’ Ava-Marianne Elliot, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry, and Ryan Miller-Woods report on six different clubs’ pressers ahead of round 21 in the A-League Women (22/3/24). Canberra United By Ryan Miller-Woods The media heard from Canberra United Head Coach Njegosh Popovich and Tegan Bertolissio ahead of the team’s upcoming match against Wellington Phoenix on Sunday. CanberraContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Harding hits the winner for Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 Perth Glory By Emma Burke 15/3/24 Above: Sophie Harding celebrates her goal against Perth Glory. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers A goal from Sophie Harding made the difference for the Western Sydney Wanderers, keeping their finals hopes alive in their 1-0 win against Perth Glory at Wanderers Football Park. Despite this beingContinue reading “Harding hits the winner for Wanderers”
Georgia Cassidy: “It’s been an amazing 12 months”
Young Matildas star Georgia Cassidy answers Ben Gilby‘s questions from the Australia U20 HQ in Tashkent as they prepare for their U20 Asia Cup semi-final with Japan on Wednesday (11/3/24). Above: Georgia Cassidy in action for the Young Matildas against Chinese Taipei on Saturday. Photo: Football Australia. Georgia Cassidy is living the dream. After aContinue reading “Georgia Cassidy: “It’s been an amazing 12 months””
Phoenix rise as Perth’s winless run extends
Perth Glory 1-3 Wellington Phoenix by Emma Burke (8/3/24) Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Michaela Robertson’s (fourth left) goal that put them 2-1 up last night. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Spending a whole week in Perth to avoid jet lag has paid dividends for Wellington Phoenix as they recorded their first-ever set of back-to-back wins over PerthContinue reading “Phoenix rise as Perth’s winless run extends”
Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to “get out there and enjoy it”
by Ben Gilby (6/3/24) Above: Morgan Aquino speaking to the media today ahead of Perth Glory’s Distance Derby against Wellington Phoenix at Macedonia Park on Friday night. Image: Perth Glory. Morgan Aquino is arguably one of the A-League Women’s players of the season. The goalkeeper leads the stat lists for most saves made and percentageContinue reading “Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to “get out there and enjoy it””
Match Report: Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory
By Kieran Yap 3/3/24 MelindaJ Barbieri’s volleyed equaliser gave Newcastle a deserved point at home against Perth Glory. In an attacking game, filled with chances for both sides it was the Jets playmaker who scored the goal that could be crucial to their season. Above: Newcastle and Perth Glory battle for possession. Photo: Newcastle JetsContinue reading “Match Report: Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory”
Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started”
by Ben Gilby (29/2/24). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. After a strong start to the season that saw them constantly in the A-League Women’s top two, Perth Glory are without a win in their last seven matches – a run that has seen them dropContinue reading “Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started””
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