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””
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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”
Balcatta backs to the wall display earns the points
Perth SC 0-1 Balcatta Etna by Ben Gilby and Rob Lizzi at Dorrien Gardens (4/8/24) Above: Ella Lincoln (azure shirt) looks to break through for Perth SC this afternoon against Balcatta Etna. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. A supremely well-disciplined defensive display from Balcatta Etna ensured that they ran out winners against a Perth SCContinue reading “Balcatta backs to the wall display earns the points”
Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – July 2024
by Ben Gilby (1/8/24) Above: Olivia Wood, who has had a superb month for Perth RedStar. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. To further complement Impetus‘ coverage of the NPLW WA competition in 2024, we’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closely to identify the league’s most consistent playersContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – July 2024”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 16 Review
Ben Gilby and Ava-Marianne Elliott provide a full review of this weekend’s action, including photography from Rob Lizzi and Cat Bryant (28/7/24). Above: Ella Lincoln (azure shirt) holds off Perth RedStar’s Mischa Anderson today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Game of the week Perth RedStar 2-1 Perth SC by Ben Gilby Perth RedStar earned aContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 16 Review”
Perth Glory reveal new head coach
26/7/24 Above: Stephen Peters with Bethany Gordon after winning the NPLW NSW in 2022. Photo: NPL NSW. Perth Glory have today confirmed the appointment of Stephen Peters as the club’s new A-League Women’s Head Coach. Currently in charge of Macarthur Rams Women’s FC in the New South Wales National Premier League, Peters has signed aContinue reading “Perth Glory reveal new head coach”
Klaudia Houlis: Working hard to live the dream
In this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’, Hyundai NTC’s Klaudia Houlis speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey to date, and what it’s like to be part of the NTC set-up in Western Australia (24/7/24). Above: Klaudia Houlis breaks through for Hyundai NTC at UWA-Nedlands on the opening day of this season. Photo supplied toContinue reading “Klaudia Houlis: Working hard to live the dream”
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