Author: Zee Ko

WPL Round 9 Team of the Week

South Melbourne’s Sarah Sumner stood tall in defence as the league leaders won their top of the table clash against Bundoora, but who else made this round’s Team of the Week?

The Weekend In Pictures (14/6-16/6)

Bundoora vs South Melbourne (WPL)

Round 9 of the Women’s Premier League resumes this weekend as top two teams Bundoora and South Melbourne clash on Saturday afternoon, while newly crowned cup winners Sandringham visit Comets Stadium on Sunday.

Women’s Cup Final in Pictures (9/6)

Sandringham SC overcame South Melbourne WFC 1-0 in a close encounter to life the Women’s State Knockout Cup. Frank Khamees of Sportsgraphy with photos from the day.

An immovable object

Cassandra Dimovski, Alex Cheal, Sarah Sumner, Demi Mihaloudis, Lauren Farrugia. South Melbourne have steel in their defence, and not much has got through this season.

An irresistible force

Stephanie Tanti, Emma Runnalls, Nicola Prins, Sienna Fogarty, Eliza Gleadall. Sandringham don’t want for much up front, as their forwards have shown an eye for goal this season.

The Weekend In Pictures (1/6-3/6)

South Melbourne vs Bulleen (WPL) | Preston vs Altona (WPL)

WPL Preview: Round 8

Round 8 of the Women’s Premier League see Bundoora and Casey kick off proceedings on Saturday afternoon, while Preston meet Altona in a bottom of the table clash on Sunday.

WPL Round 7 Team of the Week

Sandringham’s two Stephanies – full backs Catley and Parton claimed TOTW honours this week after standout performances, but who else made this round’s Team of the Week?

Surgery fears for Alonso

Bundoora striker Rachel Alonso has not kicked a football for a month, and the wait to find out if she needs surgery is a frustrating one.

Sallama to stay at Cairnlea

Cairnlea FC goalkeeper Candice Sallama has turned down a move to Bundoora United, choosing to stay and help her club move up the standings.

The Weekend In Pictures (23/5-27/5)

Heidelberg vs Sandringham (WPL) | EAP vs Bundoora (WPL) | Box Hill vs Preston (WPL)

WPL Preview: Round 7

Round 7 of the Women’s Premier League sees a defiant Box Hill hosting Preston on Friday night, while Casey take on unbeaten South Melbourne on Sunday.

Monteith: All about football enjoyment

Cairnlea coach Jamie Monteith says the signs are promising for his hard working team, and that his players’ dedication to the cause have not gone unnoticed.

WPL Round 6 Team of the Week

Candice Sallama kept South Melbourne at bay in a remarkable 30 min display on Saturday, but was it enough to pip Alexandra Bogdanovski to TOTW honours? This and more in this round’s Team of the Week.

Grit & desire at BT Connor

Preston and Bulleen haven’t had the best of starts this season, but as both teams met in Round 6, Zee Ko witnessed some promising signs for the future.

Altona’s goalkeeper vacancy

Altona City’s WPL side are currently looking for a new no. 1, after losing goalkeeper Rachael Morrison five rounds into the season.

WPL Preview: Round 6

Round 6 of the Women’s Premier League opens with a bang as archrivals Bundoora and Heidelberg face off at Hillsview Reserve.

WPL Round 5 Team of the Week

Sarah Richardson stole the show with the only hattrick on the weekend while Natalie Martineau excelled in an unfamiliar position, but who else made this round’s Team of the Week?

Melissa Barbieri returns for Box Hill

Melissa Barbieri is set to start in goals for Box Hill against Sandringham tonight.