Western Australia

Australian Round-Up

It’s been another week packed full of player signings and the first kits for the new season have been unveiled. Ben Gilby brings you the views of all the players, coaches and officials involved. Canberra United re-sign two major players: Above: Grace Maher (right) is back in lime green for 2021/22. Photo: Canberra Times CanberraContinue reading “Australian Round-Up”

Perth Glory Re-Sign Anton

Above: Liz Anton’s return is another hugely important piece of business completed by Perth Glory. Photo via Perth Glory. Perth Glory have confirmed that defender New Zealand international Liz Anton, who won the club’s player of the year award last season, is returning to the club for the new W-League campaign. The 22-year-old made aContinue reading “Perth Glory Re-Sign Anton”

Perth Add Another Three In Pursuit of W-League Glory

by Ben Gilby Perth Glory have continued to boost their squad with around four months to go before the next W-League season kicks off. In the past week they have announced three further signings with the arrival of highly-rated goalkeeper Courtney Newbon plus midfielders Sarah Cain and Sofia Sakalis. Newbon, 20, arrives in Western AustraliaContinue reading “Perth Add Another Three In Pursuit of W-League Glory”

Sam Kerr: “Pretty Handy at Soccer”

Ben Gilby profiles one of the biggest stars in Australian sport, never mind Australian women’s football. A player he has been lucky enough to see develop since her mid teenage years, Sam Kerr (pictured above via insider.com). “Ya know Daniel’s got a little sister who’s pretty handy at soccer!” It was 2008, and I wasContinue reading “Sam Kerr: “Pretty Handy at Soccer””

Perth Glory Announce Return of Craine & Signing Of Young Matilda

After such a promising start to her first W-League season with Perth Glory, English-born striker Gemma Craine (pictured above by Tom McCarthy) suffered a season-ending injury in her first home game for the club. This week, the club announced that they had re-signed her for the 2021/22 W-League campaign. As well as detailing the wholeContinue reading “Perth Glory Announce Return of Craine & Signing Of Young Matilda”

Perth SC – Aiming To Reach An Azure Sky

Ben Gilby spoke to Perth SC’s head coach Danielle Brogan, (pictured above) about the development of women’s football at the club, to review their inaugural NPL Women’s campaign and look ahead at their aims for 2021. Danielle Brogan is a former Matilda who has played for Sydney FC, Adelaide United and Perth Glory in additionContinue reading “Perth SC – Aiming To Reach An Azure Sky”