Western Australia

Pollicina the difference as City see off Perth

Melbourne City 1-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (27/12/22) Above: Melbourne City’s Rhianna Pollicina celebrates her penalty success which sealed the three points for the Sky Blues today. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City went three points clear at the top of the A-League Women after a deserved victory over a hard working Perth Glory side.Continue reading “Pollicina the difference as City see off Perth”

Melbourne City v Perth Glory preview

by Ben Gilby (26/12/22) MELBOURNE CITY: Melbourne City interim head coach Dario Vidosic expects Hannah Wilkinson to return to his squad for tomorrow night’s game with Perth Glory at AAMI Park. Vidosic also revealed that Matildas international Emma Checker could potentially play some part in the encounter depending on the outcome of late checks: “WilkieContinue reading “Melbourne City v Perth Glory preview”

Ella Mastrantonio: Experiencing a “bresh of fresh air” back at Perth

In the latest of our weekly Midweek Dub series of interviews with A-League Women players, Perth Glory’s Ella Mastrantonio (EM) speaks to Ben Gilby (BG) about being back in Western Australia, the priorities to further grow the league and the state of the game in WA (21/12/22). Above: Ella Mastrantonio pointing the way forward forContinue reading “Ella Mastrantonio: Experiencing a “bresh of fresh air” back at Perth”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (19/12/22) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Glorious second half as Perth click to see off Canberra

Perth Glory 3-2 Canberra United Report by Ben Gilby with photos from Tom McCarthy at Macedonia Park (18/12/22). Above: Joy for Perth Glory as they come from 2-0 down against Canberra United. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory claimed their first win of the A-League Women season after showing their attacking potential in coming from 2-0Continue reading “Glorious second half as Perth click to see off Canberra”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Ben Gilby, Ryan Miller-Woods, and Kieran Yap preview all this weekend’s A-League Women matches with coverage of all the media conferences (16/12/22). BRISBANE ROAR v WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS by Ben Gilby Ahead of her team’s trip to Queensland tomorrow, Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Kat Smith is certain that her side can build on theContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

A-League Women News

Ryan Miller-Woods on Canberra United’s media conference with Michelle Heyman and Kennedy Faulknor, plus all the details on Perth Glory‘s new injury replacement signing which sees a hometown hero return (14/12/22). A more ruthless attack and keeping the defence watertight: Canberra United’s priorities for Perth In Canberra United’s first three games of the season, theirContinue reading “A-League Women News”

Ayres at the Double as champions take the Glory

Perth Glory 0-3 Melbourne Victory Report by Ben Gilby. Pitchside photos from Tom McCarthy at Macedonia Park (11/12/22). Above: Melina Ayres opens the scoring for Melbourne Victory today. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Melbourne Victory made it back-to-back wins with as the reigning A-League Women champions produced a ruthless ability to turn chances into goals in Perth.Continue reading “Ayres at the Double as champions take the Glory”

Canberra, Perth Glory & Wanderers’ Media Conferences

All the news as three sides looking for their first win of the season spoke to the media. Sofia Christopherson, Alex Epakis, Lauren Keir, and Kat Smith were involved (8/12/22). CANBERRA UNITED: by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United face Wellington Phoenix at McKellar Park on Saturday with both teams looking to get their first win ofContinue reading “Canberra, Perth Glory & Wanderers’ Media Conferences”

Brodigan Strikes For Jets To Cancel Out Baisden’s Perth Double

Newcastle Jets 2-2 Perth Glory by Kieran Yap (3/12/22) Above: Lauren Allan celebrates her goal for Newcastle Jets. Photo: Newcastle Herald. Newcastle Jets scored two equalisers to secure a draw from Perth Glory. In a fast-paced end-to-end game, neither side could find a winner despite attacking throughout. Perth Glory were in need of a win.Continue reading “Brodigan Strikes For Jets To Cancel Out Baisden’s Perth Double”