WA On Wednesday

Keziah Burgis: Super Proud Of Subi

In the latest of our WA On Wednesday interviews featuring players from the NPL WA Women’s competition, Subiaco‘s Keziah Burgis talks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the tough first year for the club in the competition, her pride in her team’s continual growth, and the difficulties that women’s football needs to overcome in Western AustraliaContinue reading “Keziah Burgis: Super Proud Of Subi”

Abbey Meakins: Loving The Creativity And Culture At Perth SC

In the latest of our series of WA On Wednesday interviews, Perth SC’s attacking midfielder Abbey Meakins, who is one of the most dangerous offensive players in the Western Australian NPL, spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Perth SC and her club’s positive start to this season (8/6/22). Above: AbbeyContinue reading “Abbey Meakins: Loving The Creativity And Culture At Perth SC”

Mikayla Lyons: Aiming To Push Freo & The WA Scene Forward

In the latest of our WA on Wednesday series of interviews with NPL WA Women players, Fremantle City captain Mikayla Lyons spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, leadership experiences, and the challenges that the women’s football scene in Western Australia has to both confront and overcome (1/6/22). Above: Mikayla Lyons (black kit)Continue reading “Mikayla Lyons: Aiming To Push Freo & The WA Scene Forward”

Meghan Hulsman: Embracing Challenge For A Positive Future

In the latest of our WA On Wednesday interviews featuring WA NPL Women players, Murdoch University Melville’s Meghan Hulsman had a quick chat with Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her career so far, life at the reigning NPL WA Women’s champions, and the current campaign (25/5/22). Above: Megan Hulsman (left) in action for Murdoch University Melville against Balcatta Etna. Photo: JASP Photography. BG: Can youContinue reading “Meghan Hulsman: Embracing Challenge For A Positive Future“

Larissa Walsh: One Of The West’s Brightest Stars

Perth Red Star’s Larissa Walsh recently played her 230th game for the club, including matches under their previous guise as the Northern Redbacks. She has been part of one of Western Australia’s foremost women’s sporting teams for 10 years now. In the latest of our WA On Wednesday interview features with NPL WA Women players,Continue reading “Larissa Walsh: One Of The West’s Brightest Stars”

Busselton City: A Proud History And Building For A Big Future

As an extension of Impetus’ coverage of the Western Australian women’s football scene, Sharon Cowley from WA’s South-West Soccer Association Premier League club Busselton City spoke to Ben Gilby for this week’s WA On Wednesday feature (4/5/22). Above: Busselton City FC. Photo: Sharon Cowley. Busselton City, located in the South-West of the state are celebratingContinue reading “Busselton City: A Proud History And Building For A Big Future”

Tahlia D’Opera: Inspiring The Young And Aiming For Finals At Balcatta Etna

In the concluding second part of her chat with Impetus’ Ben Gilby, Balcatta Etna defender Tahlia D’Opera outlines why the Western Australian NPL club is so special to her, discusses coaching the next generation, and outlines her aims for this season in this week’s WA On Wednesday feature (27/4/22). Above: Tahlia D’Opera (3) celebrates withContinue reading “Tahlia D’Opera: Inspiring The Young And Aiming For Finals At Balcatta Etna”

Tahlia D’Opera: Balcatta Etna Through And Through

To enhance our coverage of the NPL WA Women’s competition this season, Impetus will be publishing regular interviews with players and coaches from across the league. To kick our WA On Wednesday series off, in the first of a two-part feature, Tahlia D’Opera, defender at Balcatta Etna speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby. Part One focusesContinue reading “Tahlia D’Opera: Balcatta Etna Through And Through”