WA On Wednesday

Liana Cook: Perth SC founder member reflects on growth

In this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Perth SC‘s Liana Cook, who has been at the club since their first season, speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and the development of both the club and wider NPLW WA (2/8/23). Above: Liana Cook (left) – a key part of Perth SC’s continued development. Photo:Continue reading “Liana Cook: Perth SC founder member reflects on growth”

Reina Kagami: Aiming to push for the heights with Perth RedStar

For this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Perth RedStar‘s top scorer Reina Kagami speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey that started as a young girl in Japan and has taken her to Western Australia (11/7/23). Above: Reina Kagami gets a shot in on goal for Perth RedStar against Murdoch University Melville. Photo: RobbieContinue reading “Reina Kagami: Aiming to push for the heights with Perth RedStar”

Tanika Lala: One of Western Australia’s brightest young stars

For this week’s WA on Wednesday feature, Hyundai NTC’s attacking star Tanika Lala speaks exclusively to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey from the Western Australia Goldfields to becoming one of the NPLW WA’s top scorers and going on trial in Scotland. All whilst still a teenager (5/7/23) Above: Tanika Lala (right) celebrates a goalContinue reading “Tanika Lala: One of Western Australia’s brightest young stars”

Tia Stonehill: Finding her feet again after overcoming major challenges

For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Balcatta Etna’s Tia Stonehill speaks to Ben Gilby about coming back from a serious injury that could have had a life-changing impact, her incredible 2021 season, and life at new club Balcatta Etna (14/6/23). Above: Tia Stonehill in action for Balcatta Etna this season. Photo: Fotoenzo, supplied byContinue reading “Tia Stonehill: Finding her feet again after overcoming major challenges”

Olivia Trueman: Raising her game thanks to experienced heads at Fremantle

For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Fremantle City’s Olivia Trueman speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at the club, and the state of the NPLW WA this season (7/6/23). Above: Olivia Trueman striding forward for Fremantle City this season in the NPLW WA. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Denyse McCulloch. AfterContinue reading “Olivia Trueman: Raising her game thanks to experienced heads at Fremantle”

Charli Wainwright: “We want to show what we are capable of”

For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Murdoch University Melville captain Charli Wainwright speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at MUM FC, and how she views the NPLW WA this season (26/3/23). Above: Charli Wainwright (right) in possession for Murdoch University Melville at Perth SC this season. Photo supplied by: CharliContinue reading “Charli Wainwright: “We want to show what we are capable of””

Greg Farrell: Driving Subiaco to new heights

For this week’s WA On Wednesday NPLW WA feature, Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell speaks to Ben Gilby about last season’s historic campaign, and his determination to continue the development of the club to ensure a sustainable upward trajectory (19/4/23). Above: Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell. Photo: Subiaco AFC. Last season, Greg Farrell led SubiacoContinue reading “Greg Farrell: Driving Subiaco to new heights”

Carlos Vega Mena: Developing players & keeping standards high the key to success

For this week’s WA on Wednesday interviews featuring the NPLW WA clubs, Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena spoke exclusively to Ben Gilby about their unbeaten season of 2022, preparations for the 2023 season, and how he views the NPLW WA more widely this year (12/4/23). Above: Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena. Photo: Fotoenzo. Last season was about asContinue reading “Carlos Vega Mena: Developing players & keeping standards high the key to success”

Peter Rakic: Ensuring Perth SC are continuing to move in an upwards direction

To kick-off our new series of WA on Wednesday interviews featuring the NPLW WA clubs, Perth SC head coach Peter Rakic spoke exclusively to Ben Gilby about their Night Series Grand Final success, preparations for the 2023 season, and how he views the NPLW WA more widely this year (5/4/23). Above: Perth SC head coachContinue reading “Peter Rakic: Ensuring Perth SC are continuing to move in an upwards direction”

Greg Farrell On A Record-Breaking Season With Subiaco

For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club’s most successful season in the NPLW WA, the work involved, and ensuring that next season can build on the foundations of this year (29/9/22). Above: Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell with Zoee Spadano, formerly ofContinue reading “Greg Farrell On A Record-Breaking Season With Subiaco”