For this week’s WA on Wednesday NPLW WA interview, Balcatta Etna attacker Lucy Jerram speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey that has taken her from WA to NSW and back twice, and how she feels Balcatta are building into the 2024 season (21/8/24). Above: Lucy Jerram lets fly for Balcatta Etna against PerthContinue reading “Lucy Jerram on “perfecting the art of what we are good at””
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Michaela Thawley: “We’re one determined team”
In this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Ben Gilby speaks to UWA-Nedlands’ Michaela Thawley who has brought experience from playing in America and Spain to the NPLW WA’s newest club (14/8/24) Above: Michaela Thawley (green shirt in possession) in action during UWA-Nedlands’ first NPLW WA match against Hyundai NTC – a game in which sheContinue reading “Michaela Thawley: “We’re one determined team””
Sophie Patience: “We’re continuing to grow at Murdoch University Melville”
In the latest of our WA On Wednesday series of player interviews, Murdoch University Melville‘s Sophie Patience speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, and how life has evolved at the club this season (7/8/24). Above: Sophie Patience in action for Murdoch University Melville. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Sophie Patience Whilst thisContinue reading “Sophie Patience: “We’re continuing to grow at Murdoch University Melville””
Emily Dinsdale on the upward trajectory at UWA-Nedlands
In this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Ben Gilby speaks to UWA-Nedlands’ Emily Dinsdale about her career which has seen her progress from the club’s amateur team to now playing a starring role for the NPLW WA’s newest side for the 2024 season (10/7/24). Above: Emily Dinsdale (green shirt) in action for UWA-Nedlands. Photo suppliedContinue reading “Emily Dinsdale on the upward trajectory at UWA-Nedlands”
Abbey Meakins: “I’m excited for the rest of the season and to see what we can achieve”
Balcatta Etna‘s Abbey Meakins was announced as Impetus’ NPLW WA Player of the Month for May last week. She speaks to Ben Gilby about a bittersweet 2023 campaign, her move to Balcatta, and aims for a successful 2024 (5/6/24). Above: Abbey Meakins (left) in action for Balcatta Etna against her previous side Perth SC earlierContinue reading “Abbey Meakins: “I’m excited for the rest of the season and to see what we can achieve””
Savannah Olsthoorne: From Bunbury to Subiaco and growing all the time
In the latest part of our WA on Wednesday series of player interviews from the NPLW WA, Subiaco‘s Savannah Olsthoorne talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Subiaco, and what more can be done to identify talented players from outside the Perth metro areas (22/5/24) Above: Savannah Olsthoorne (white shirt) looks toContinue reading “Savannah Olsthoorne: From Bunbury to Subiaco and growing all the time”
Violet Longmore: Hitting the heights with the NTC
For this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Hyundai NTC’s Violet Longmore talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey from Margaret River to travelling three hours back and forth to the bright lights of Perth as part of the NTC set-up (17/4/24). Above: Violet Longmore (left, gold shirt) holds off Perth SC’s Poppie Hooks lastContinue reading “Violet Longmore: Hitting the heights with the NTC”
Morgan Springer: Overcoming challenges and grasping opportunities with both hands
To kick-off Impetus’ new season of ‘WA On Wednesday’, Ben Gilby spoke to UWA-Nedlands’ goalkeeper Morgan Springer about overcoming major health challenges to put in a collection of excellent performances for her new club, the NPLW WA’s newest side, so far this season (10/4/24) Above: Morgan Springer making an outstanding save during UWA-Nedlands’ first NPLWContinue reading “Morgan Springer: Overcoming challenges and grasping opportunities with both hands”
Renee Leota: Perth RedStar legend
Perth RedStar‘s New Zealand international Renee Leota speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and achievements with the Football Ferns and her 250+ games for Northern Redbacks/Perth RedStar as the club prepares for this Saturday’s NPLW WA Top Four Cup Final (14/9/23). Above: Perth RedStar legend Renee Leota holding off the Fremantle City defenceContinue reading “Renee Leota: Perth RedStar legend”
Marianna Tabain: A WA legend still learning from the challenges
For this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, a legend of the game in Western Australia, Marianna Tabain speaks to Ben Gilby about her incredible career, life at Subiaco, and the NPLW WA (9/8/23). Above: Marianna Tabain (right) in action for Subiaco last season in the NPLW WA. Photo: JASP Photography. Marianna Tabain has experienced itContinue reading “Marianna Tabain: A WA legend still learning from the challenges”
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