Gold Fields WA Women's State squad named for Glory clash
Football West is pleased to reveal the Gold Fields WA Women’s State squad for this Sunday’s Gold Fields Challenge Cup match against Perth Glory.
There are three players from NPLWA - Women’s champions Perth RedStar, including Japanese duo Chiori Ikeda and Reina Kagami, five from Perth SC including goalkeeper Rebecca Bennett, three from Balcatta Etna, two each from Hyundai NTC and Fremantle City, and one from MUM FC.
Hyundai NTC U21s’ Sam Geddes is head coach.
The players attended a shirt presentation at the State Football Centre on Tuesday.
Football West Policy and Advocacy Manager Officer Gareth Naven said: “Congratulations to all of the players selected to represent the Gold Fields WA State side.
“It is great to see the enthusiasm with which they have embraced the opportunity to play against Glory and to show they can compete with some of the best players in the State.”
He added: “Football West would like to thank our partners Gold Fields, who are the name sponsors of the State teams.”
Sunday’s game at the State Football Centre kicks off at 4pm. It is the first part of a double-header, with the Men’s Challenge Cup game at 6pm.
As part of Glory’s preparations for the A-League Women’s season, it will be played across 35 minutes each way.
Squad
| Baxter Thew | Balcatta Etna |
| Kim McCartney | Balcatta Etna |
| Laura Waltman | Fremantle City |
| Charli Wainwright | Murdoch Uni Melville |
| Maja Archibald | Hyundai NTC |
| Monique Prinsloo | Balcatta Etna |
| Violet Longmore | Hyundai NTC |
| Kim Carroll | Perth RedStar |
| Monique Godding | Perth SC |
| Reina Kagami | Perth RedStar |
| Chiori Ikeda | Perth RedStar |
| Bec Bennett | Perth SC |
| Poppie Hooks | Perth SC |
| Judy Connolly | Perth SC |
| Jamie Lee Gale | Fremantle City |
| Gemma Craine | Perth SC |
| Sam Geddes | Head coach |
Message for spectators attending the venue on Sunday
- Gates open at 3pm
- The State Football Centre is a no-smoking and no-vaping venue
- The State Football Centre is a CASHLESS venue. All payment is by EFT only. Entry on Saturday is $10 per person with all under 16s free
- There may be limited parking at the State Football Centre. This will be confirmed nearer the day of the game. If there is, it will be $10 parking. Payment by EFT only
- Maniana Park will be unavailable for parking
- To minimise the number of cars, we recommend car-pooling
- It is advisable for attendees to arrive early to secure parking spots on nearby roads
- Attendees should be mindful and respectful of no parking zones and private property in the vicinity. Please be wary of blocking driveways and other access points
- Please be aware that traffic management will be active along Welshpool Road to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety. Always follow the directions from traffic management and security personnel
