Netherlands 5-0 Australia By Ben Gilby Despite producing a performance which was arguably better than in their defeat to Germany on Saturday, the Matildas, without three first choice defenders went down to a heavy loss in Nijmegen. The Dutch, who came into the game on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Spain at theContinue reading “Dutch Masterclass Rocks Makeshift Matildas”
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German Efficiency Too Good For Makeshift Matildas
Germany 5-2 Australia By Ben Gilby An impressive attacking display from a technically brilliant German side missing several regulars, ensured that they ran out comfortable winners against a makeshift Australia in Wiesbaden. The Matildas, playing their first game for thirteen months and with Tony Gustavsson taking the reins, were only able to pick European basedContinue reading “German Efficiency Too Good For Makeshift Matildas”
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”
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”
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”
A Chat With Australia’s Top Women’s Football Journalists – How Good?!
Ben Gilby spoke to four of Australia’s leading women’s football journalists who also present The Far Post Podcast. Sam Lewis (Guardian Australia), Anna Harrington (AAP Newswire), Angela Christian-Wilkes (Beyond 90 AU) and Marissa Lordanic (Beyond 90 AU) talk to him about their show and how they view the domestic and international game in Australia rightContinue reading “A Chat With Australia’s Top Women’s Football Journalists – How Good?!”
Jada Mathyssen-Whyman – an Inspirational Player with a Big Future
As part of our #MidweekDub feature, Ben Gilby profiles Jada Mathyssen-Whyman, Sydney FC’s young and highly talented goalkeeper who is a fabulous role model for female indigenous Australian football players. Jada Mathyssen-Whyman is one of those players who seems to have been around for a long time – yet she is still just 21 years-oldContinue reading “Jada Mathyssen-Whyman – an Inspirational Player with a Big Future”
The Ladies League: Full of Passion, Full of Football and Full of Fun
Ben Gilby spoke to Rose Valente from The Ladies League You Tube Channel and Podcast in Australia. The group describe the podcast as being by the fans “for the fans” and run by “a group of female football fans covering football in Australia. Content is heavily influenced by our passion, videos are low budget, interviewsContinue reading “The Ladies League: Full of Passion, Full of Football and Full of Fun”
Tony Gustavsson: Ready To Take The Matildas To The Next Level
Impetus’ Ben Gilby joined a Zoom Conference in the early hours of last weekend to became one of the first non-Australian based writers to ask the new Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson about his ethos and how he is setting out to develop Australia’s national women’s team. The Swede, who has won Olympic Gold andContinue reading “Tony Gustavsson: Ready To Take The Matildas To The Next Level”
The Chicken Salt Co Partner Impetus’ Coverage of Australian Women’s Football And Offer Readers Exclusive Discounts
We are really pleased to announce that UK based The Chicken Salt Co has begun a partnership with Impetus which will see them support our coverage of Australian Women’s Football and offer our readers an exclusive 5% discount on Chicken Salt orders from their website. Chicken Salt is an Australian staple and found in allContinue reading “The Chicken Salt Co Partner Impetus’ Coverage of Australian Women’s Football And Offer Readers Exclusive Discounts”
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