Western Australia

NPLW WA 2025 Round Two Wrap

by Ben Gilby (30/3/25) Above: Perth SC’s opening goal scorer Ruby Marshall (azure shirt) out to beat Murdoch University Melville goalkeeper Kaitlyn Mohan. Photo: Rob Lizzi. After last weekend’s reduced set of opening matches due to extreme heat, this second round saw all eight sides in action for the first time. However, before the RoundContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Two Wrap”

Canberra gain superb win in Perth as Finals race heats up

Perth Glory 1-2 Canberra United by Isabelle Campbell (29/3/25) Above: Mary Stanic-Floody celebrates her goal, which put Canberra United 2-0 up from the penalty spot today. Photo: A-Leagues. Perth Glory’s comeback effort fell just short as they were defeated 2-1 by Canberra United at Sam Kerr Football Centre. Despite a second-half goal from Tijan McKenna,Continue reading “Canberra gain superb win in Perth as Finals race heats up”

Cassidy: I was so motivated to come back sooner than predicted

by Ben Gilby (27/3/25) Above: Perth Glory’s Georgia Cassidy speaking at today’s media conference. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s Young Matildas midfielder Georgia Cassidy has revealed that her firm determination to disregard medics’ advice that she would be out injured for the rest of the A-League Women season spurred her recovery to return and influenceContinue reading “Cassidy: I was so motivated to come back sooner than predicted”

NPLW WA 2025 Round One Wrap

by Ben Gilby (23/3/25) Above: Daisy McAllister, who hit two goals for Perth SC as they came from 1-0 down to defeat Fremantle City on Saturday night. Photo: Rob Lizzi. It was a truncated opening round of NPLW WA action with two matches – Hyundai Football West Academy (formerly Hyundai NTC) against Balcatta Etna, andContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round One Wrap”

Dalton: Perth need to treat “every game as a Grand Final”

by Ben Gilby (20/3/25) Above: Perth Glory’s Izzy Dalton speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory co-captain Izzy Dalton was full of positives as her side approach the last four games of the season, three of which are at home, with what is finally looking to be a fully fit squad. TheContinue reading “Dalton: Perth need to treat “every game as a Grand Final””

Balcatta end impressive Night Series run with trophy

Perth SC 0-1 Balcatta Etna by Ben Gilby (15/3/25) Above: Balcatta Etna lift the NPLW WA Night Series trophy last night. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Jaime Duncanson’s goal just before the quarter-hour mark was enough to clinch victory for Balcatta Etna in the NPLW WA Night Series Final over her old side Perth SC at theContinue reading “Balcatta end impressive Night Series run with trophy”

Last gasp McKenna keeps Perth Finals hopes alive in classic

Central Coast Mariners 3-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (14/3/25) Above: Tijan McKenna (light shirt) wins a header. Her late equaliser would earn the Glory a point. Photo: Perth Glory. A goal three minutes into injury time at the end of 90 minutes from Tijan McKenna gave Perth Glory a point from a dramatic gameContinue reading “Last gasp McKenna keeps Perth Finals hopes alive in classic”

Phonsongkham: It was the lowest I’ve ever been

by Ben Gilby (12/3/25) Above: Susan Phonsongkham speaking to the media today at Perth Glory’s Fremantle HQ. Approaching her fourth season in a Perth Glory shirt, things had been looking good for Susan Phonsongkham. A new contract off of the back of arguably her best season for the club, and a hugely impressive NPLW VictoriaContinue reading “Phonsongkham: It was the lowest I’ve ever been”

NPLW WA Night Series 2025 Round Three Wrap

by Ben Gilby (2/3/25) Above: Lucy Jerram (10) and Abbey Meakins celebrate a goal in Balcatta Etna’s win at Perth SC on Saturday night. Photo: Rob Lizzi. The group stages concluded this weekend and the semi-final line-up is known. Here’s Impetus‘ review of the final round of action in the NPLW WA Night Series groupContinue reading “NPLW WA Night Series 2025 Round Three Wrap”

Hoban at the double fuels Jets to vital win

by Ben Gilby (1/3/25) Above: Newcastle Jets’ Sophie Hoban shows her joy after scoring against Perth Glory today. Photo: A-Leagues. Two goals in the opening three minutes from Sophie Hoban powered Newcastle Jets to their first win in 10 A-League Women matches today. Hoban’s strikes earned the Jets only their third win of the season,Continue reading “Hoban at the double fuels Jets to vital win”