Western Australia

NPLW WA – What’s it all about?

Ben Gilby has been covering the National Premier Leagues Women’s (NPLW) competition in Western Australia for a number of years now. His coverage of it on the site is consistently among Impetus‘ most-read articles each week. But why is this? Why does this league mean so much to him, and who are the clubs andContinue reading “NPLW WA – What’s it all about?”

NPLW WA 2024 Round 21 Review

Ben Gilby provides a review of all the action from the final full weekend of regular season league action (1/9/24). Above: Perth RedStar’s Reina Kagami (centre, red shirt) seen here in action earlier in the season, hit a superb hat-trick in the champions’ win over the NTC yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi.Continue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 21 Review”

Tanika Lala: Next-gen star from Kalgoorlie reaching for the stars

By Genevieve Henry (28/8/24) Above: Tanika Lala (burgundy shirt) bursts through for Fremantle City at Perth SC this season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. One of the best young attacking prospects not just in Western Australia, but in all of the country, Tanika Lala has been lighting up the NPLW WA season withContinue reading “Tanika Lala: Next-gen star from Kalgoorlie reaching for the stars”

Perth hit back to derail NTC Top Four hopes

Perth SC 4-2 Hyundai NTC Report by Ben Gilby, with photography from Rob Lizzi (27/8/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after Georgia Cassidy (12, centre – back to camera) hit a stunning free-kick to restore their lead tonight. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC look to have delivered a serious blow to theContinue reading “Perth hit back to derail NTC Top Four hopes”

Five-star show from the Azzurri leaves MUM FC looking over their shoulder

Murdoch University Melville 0-5 Perth SC Report by Ben Gilby, photography from Rob Lizzi (25/8/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after scoring at Murdoch University Melville today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC produced an extremely impressive performance, with Georgia Cassidy having a hand in four of their five goals at Murdoch UniversityContinue reading “Five-star show from the Azzurri leaves MUM FC looking over their shoulder”

Lucy Jerram on “perfecting the art of what we are good at”

For this week’s WA on Wednesday NPLW WA interview, Balcatta Etna attacker Lucy Jerram speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey that has taken her from WA to NSW and back twice, and how she feels Balcatta are building into the 2024 season (21/8/24). Above: Lucy Jerram lets fly for Balcatta Etna against PerthContinue reading “Lucy Jerram on “perfecting the art of what we are good at””

NPLW WA Photo Galleries

In a break from his usual weekly reports on the NPLW WA action, Ben Gilby was out and about at two of this afternoon’s games – here are his galleries from UWA-Nedlands v Perth SC and Subiaco v Fremantle City (11/8/24). Above: Fremantle City’s hat-trick hero Tanika Lala gets a show away at Subiaco today.Continue reading “NPLW WA Photo Galleries”

Lowry leaves the West aiming for Glory at Sydney

Additional reporting by Ben Gilby (8/8/24) Above: Hana Lowry unveiled today by Sydney FC. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Sydney FC. Sydney FC today announced the major signing of Perth Glory’s Young Matildas star Hana Lowry on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old midfielder, a produce of the Football West NTC program made her debut forContinue reading “Lowry leaves the West aiming for Glory at Sydney”

Sophie Patience: “We’re continuing to grow at Murdoch University Melville”

In the latest of our WA On Wednesday series of player interviews, Murdoch University Melville‘s Sophie Patience speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, and how life has evolved at the club this season (7/8/24). Above: Sophie Patience in action for Murdoch University Melville. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Sophie Patience Whilst thisContinue reading “Sophie Patience: “We’re continuing to grow at Murdoch University Melville””

Glory announce striker Gabby Hollar as first signing

6/8/24 Above: Gabby Hollar (white shirt) in action during her time in the US College game. Photo: South Alabama Athletics. Perth Glory today confirmed that prolific American striker Gabby Hollar has joined the club for the 2024/25 A-League Women’s season. The 24-year-old has taken the NPLW Victoria by storm this season and is currently theContinue reading “Glory announce striker Gabby Hollar as first signing”