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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Glory sign City keeper James
7/8/23 Above: Sally James, newly unveiled by Perth Glory. Photo: Football Australia. Perth Glory today announced that Young Matildas goalkeeper Sally James will join them for the 2023/24 season. The 20-year-old, who was part of the Australia squad at the 2022 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Costa Rica, began her senior career with her hometownContinue reading “Glory sign City keeper James”
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”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 17 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition and Rob Lizzi‘s photo gallery from Perth RedStar against Perth SC (31/7/23). Above: Sarah Carroll’s stunning free-kick flies into the net despite the best attempts of Perth SC goalkeeper RebeccaContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 17 Wrap”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 16 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition (23/7/23). Above: Gemma Craine jumps for joy with Poppie Hooks after scoring for Perth SC in their hugely important win at Fremantle City yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: CatContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 16 Wrap”
Perth Glory owner Sage steps down – APL take over club
22/7/23 A-League club Perth Glory have announced in the last couple of hours that long-time owner Tony Sage has stepped down, with the APL taking over the reins in the interim period until the club can be sold. In a statement released just over two hours ago, signed ‘Sagey’, the former owner spoke of hisContinue reading “Perth Glory owner Sage steps down – APL take over club”
Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come”
For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Fremantle City’s Annabelle Leek spoke to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Freo, and her aims for this season in the NPLW WA (19/7/23). Above: Annabelle Leek plays a pass for Fremantle City against Balcatta Etna. Photo: Denyse McCulloch, supplied to Impetus by Annabelle Leek. AnnabelleContinue reading “Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come””
West is best?
The vast majority of women’s football fans heading to Australia for the World Cup will be spending their time on the east coast of the country where most of the big-name nations will be playing their matches. Impetus’ Ben Gilby is not following that trend. Instead, he’ll be covering the tournament’s group stages from theContinue reading “West is best?”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 15 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition and Rob Lizzi provides images from Perth SC’s win at Balcatta Etna (17/7/23). Above: Poppie Hooks heads home for Perth SC at Balcatta Etna yesterday. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Main reportContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 15 Wrap”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 14 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition with photos from the Subiaco v Perth SC match supplied by Rob Lizzi (10/7/23). Above: Fremantle City’s match-winner on Sunday, Olivia Trueman in action earlier in the season Photo: Denyse McCulloch. Main report ofContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 14 Wrap”
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