Western Australia

NPL WA Women Midweek Special

With big matches impacting the top and bottom of the table played both last night and tonight, Impetus’ Ben Gilby provides a special additional round-up of the action from Western Australia (27/7/22) Above: Jaime Duncanson, whose Perth SC side became the first team to avoid defeat against Perth RedStar this season in the NPLW WAContinue reading “NPL WA Women Midweek Special”

Red Hot RedStar Take State Cup Glory As Subi Field De Vanna And Make NPLW History

It was a big weekend for women’s football in Western Australia and Impetus’ Ben Gilby reviews both the Hyundai Women’s State Cup Final and a historic outcome for Subiaco, who handed a debut to Matildas legend Lisa De Vanna in the weekend’s only NPLW WA match (25/7/22). Perth SC 1-2 Perth RedStar Above: Perth RedStarContinue reading “Red Hot RedStar Take State Cup Glory As Subi Field De Vanna And Make NPLW History”

Jaime Duncanson: Thriving At Perth SC

As part of our WA on Wednesday series featuring NPL WA Women players, Perth SC’s exciting attacking weapon Jaime Duncanson spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, trying to find a positive growth mindset, and why she loves life at Dorrien Gardens (20/7/22). Above: Jaime Duncanson celebrates after a goal against Subiaco earlierContinue reading “Jaime Duncanson: Thriving At Perth SC”

NPL WA Women Round 16 Wrap

Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (18/7/22). Above: Balcatta Etna (blue) and Murdoch University Melville keep their eyes on the prize at Grindleford Reserve yesterday. Photo: JASP Photography.Continue reading “NPL WA Women Round 16 Wrap”

Jessica Darmago: Embracing The Challenge At Fremantle

In our latest interview in the WA On Wednesday series featuring players from the NPL WA Women’s competition, Fremantle City‘s Jessica Darmago spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at the top four challengers, and competing at state level in Tae Kwon Do, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as football (13/7/22). Above:Continue reading “Jessica Darmago: Embracing The Challenge At Fremantle”

WA Matilda Mastrantonio Returns Home To Perth Glory

12/7/22 Above: Ella Mastrantonio pictured playing for the Matildas last year. Photo: W Sports & Media. Perth Glory today confirmed that experienced Matildas midfielder Ella Mastrantonio has signed a two-year contract with the club. The 30-year-old returns to her hometown team having made 56 W-League appearances during three previous stints in purple between 2008 andContinue reading “WA Matilda Mastrantonio Returns Home To Perth Glory”

NPL WA Women Round 15 Wrap

Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (11/7/22). Above: Abbey Meakins’ superb volley seals the three points for Perth SC in the Italian derby against Balcatta Etna onContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round 15 Wrap”

Five Minutes With Poppie Hooks

In the latest of our WA on Wednesday series of interviews with players from the NPL WA Women competition, Murdoch University Melville‘s Poppie Hooks (PH) spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby (BG) about last season’s huge success in the competition and playing A-League Women football at the age of 16 (6/7/22). Above: Poppie Hooks (on ground)Continue reading “Five Minutes With Poppie Hooks”

NPL WA Women Round 14 Wrap

Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (4/7/22). Above: Fremantle City get a shot in on goal in dramatic action at home to Hyundai NTC on Sunday.Continue reading “NPL WA Women Round 14 Wrap”

Olivia Wood: Loving Life With Red Hot RedStar

Olivia Wood is having an impressive campaign with Perth RedStar. The youngster spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and life at the unbeaten NPL WA club who are in outstanding form (29/6/22). Above: Olivia Wood in action against Hyundai NTC this season. Photo supplied by: Perth RedStar. Olivia Wood experienced some ofContinue reading “Olivia Wood: Loving Life With Red Hot RedStar”