Janakan Seemampillai

Why sport offers the perfect balance for women and mothers

Why sport offers the perfect balance for women and mothers

Women playing football is something that is now being accepted as a normal part of Australian sporting life. Thanks to the likes of Sam Kerr and Megan Rapinoe, women playing the world game is more exciting than ever before. 10 Feb 2020
'Make it a Matildas - Sydney Derby double header!'

'Make it a Matildas - Sydney Derby double header!'

If FFA was bold they would make Thursday night’s game between the Matildas and China a double header with the A-League Sydney derby, says former Matilda Shelley Youman. 8 Feb 2020
Matildas Player Ratings vs Chinese Taipei

Matildas Player Ratings vs Chinese Taipei

An easy night for the Matildas, who weren’t at their fluent best but still dominated possession. 7 Feb 2020
Meet Sri Lanka’s greatest female cricketer

Meet Sri Lanka’s greatest female cricketer

Chamari Atapattu is a genuine world class batter. The Sri Lankan captain will lead her side at the T20 Women’s World Cup which starts later this month. 2 Feb 2020
China’s disadvantage benefits Australia

China’s disadvantage benefits Australia

A rejig of China's draw for the upcoming Sydney Tokyo Olympic qualifiers puts the team at a heavy disadvantage. 1 Feb 2020
Wanderers enjoying being Staabed in the back

Wanderers enjoying being Staabed in the back

While Lynn Williams, Denise O’Sullivan, Kristen Hamilton and Abby Smith have headlined the Western Sydney Wanderers’ legion of foreign stars, another import has quietly gone about her business and is proving to be one of the signings of the season. 31 Jan 2020
New AFLW rookie improving 'midfield craft' like a Cat on a hot tin roof

New AFLW rookie improving 'midfield craft' like a Cat on a hot tin roof

New Geelong recruit Nicole Garner is enjoying her new surroundings at Catland. 30 Jan 2020
'Confident' Cats purring for 2020 AFLW campaign

'Confident' Cats purring for 2020 AFLW campaign

Geelong Cats veteran Renee Garing insists her team has hit the ground running in pre-season as they prepare for the 2020 AFLW season. 29 Jan 2020
Peters pioneering new method of football coaching

Peters pioneering new method of football coaching

Game Play Learn (GPL) is an exciting kids sports program that was brought to life by former Matildas legend and FFA A-licenced coach Joey Peters in 2016. 26 Jan 2020
'Make A-League a development league, invest in W-League', says legendary Matilda

'Make A-League a development league, invest in W-League', says legendary Matilda

Former Matildas great Joey Peters has made the bold call for FFA to invest more in the W-League, even if it means changing the more popular A-League into a development league. 26 Jan 2020
Meet the Dub's newest addition: Courtney Newbon

Meet the Dub's newest addition: Courtney Newbon

Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Courtney Newbon admits she is thrilled at being given the opportunity to be in the starting team for the past two games. 26 Jan 2020
'Abby helped me believe': A very exciting future for NPLW, Wanderers starlet

'Abby helped me believe': A very exciting future for NPLW, Wanderers starlet

It’s been an exciting week for Western Sydney Wanderers' reserve goalkeeper Sophie Magus. 22 Jan 2020
One of Europe’s best’s parting praise for Aussie youth

One of Europe’s best’s parting praise for Aussie youth

Departing Western Sydney Wanderers’ midfielder Denise O’Sullivan has waved a heartfelt goodbye to the Red & Black, admitting she has enjoyed her time at Wanderland. 21 Jan 2020
Former Matildas still disagree on that 'bloody' nude calendar

Former Matildas still disagree on that 'bloody' nude calendar

It is amazing to think back in 1995 the Australian women’s soccer team were dubbed the 'Female Socceroos' or the 'Soccerettes'. 20 Jan 2020
New face Newbon set for Wanderwomen debut

New face Newbon set for Wanderwomen debut

Local teen keeper Courtney Newbon is set to make her W-League debut tomorrow afternoon when third placed Western Sydney Wanderers take on Perth Glory at BankWest Stadium. 18 Jan 2020
Wanderers will survive without Williams and O'Sullivan: Nevin

Wanderers will survive without Williams and O'Sullivan: Nevin

Western Sydney defender Courtney Nevin admitted the 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Brisbane was a set-back to their 2019/20 W-League campaign but was confident her team was good enough to bounce back. 13 Jan 2020
'Imagine bringing her on for the Matildas' Celebrating 100 incredible games for Mastrantonio

'Imagine bringing her on for the Matildas' Celebrating 100 incredible games for Mastrantonio

Western Sydney Wanderers star midfielder Ella Mastrantonio will celebrate her 100th W-League game next Sunday when her second placed team meet her former club Perth Glory at Bankwest Stadium. 13 Jan 2020
'The best will follow Kerr and we'll be left with a development league': Expand the W-League urges Matildas icon

'The best will follow Kerr and we'll be left with a development league': Expand the W-League urges Matildas icon

Matilda legend Joanne 'Joey' Peters has called on Australian football authorities to extend the W-League season to keep up with higher profile foreign leagues. 12 Jan 2020
Calls for W-League to shift to winter: 'We need to find our place'

Calls for W-League to shift to winter: 'We need to find our place'

There is a compelling argument being made for the W-League season to shift its calendar to the autumn and winter months. 8 Jan 2020
Maestro hails Wanderers triumph against China

Maestro hails Wanderers triumph against China

Western Sydney Wanderers have continued their impressive 2019/20 season with a 1-0 friendly win over China in Brisbane tonight. 5 Jan 2020
Wanderers to face China in blockbuster friendly

Wanderers to face China in blockbuster friendly

The Western Sydney Wanderers are taking their investment into their W-League program to another level. 3 Jan 2020