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 (23/5/22). Above: Abbey Meakins is held aloft by Jessica Byrne after scoring the winning goal for Perth SC at Balcatta EtnaContinue reading “NPL WA Women’s Wrap Round Eight”
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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”
NPL WA Women’s Wrap Round Seven
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 (16/5/22). Above: Balcatta Etna goalkeeper Gabby Dal Busco punches clear under heavy pressure against Perth RedStar on Sunday. Photo: JASP Photography. MAINContinue reading “NPL WA Women’s Wrap Round Seven”
Katelyn Smith: Living The Dream At The World Cup
With the ParaMatildas now midway through the group stage at their inaugural World Cup, goalkeeper Katelyn Smith answered Impetus editor Ben Gilby’s questions. It’s an inspirational story of bravery and overcoming barriers to join her heroes Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter as the list of female Australians who have represented their country at a WorldContinue reading “Katelyn Smith: Living The Dream At The World Cup”
NPL WA Women’s Round Six 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 (9/5/22). Above: Perth SC’s Jaime Duncanson shows her delight at scoring against Subiaco on Sunday. Photo: Rob Lizzi. MAIN REPORTContinue reading “NPL WA Women’s Round Six Wrap”
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”
NPL WA Women Round Four 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 (25/4/22). Above: Abbey Meakins, who had another impressive game for Perth SC, in action against Fremantle CityContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round Four Wrap”
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”
NPL WA Women Round Three 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 (18/4/22). Above: An aerial challenge at Dorrien Gardens where Perth SC (blue) hosted Curtin University. Photo: RobContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round Three Wrap”
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