Women's NSL - Reports
Westfield W-League
The new 2008/2009 Women's National Football League
BOTN brings you feature game reports from our writers. The league was launched on Monday 20 October. The first round of the Westfield W-League held on 25-26 October with the opening match between Perth Glory and Sydney FC at Members Equity Stadium televised live. The finals series is contested by the top four teams at the end of the ten-round competition, with the Grand Final held on Saturday 17 January, 2009.
Full W-League Draw: Fixtures - pdf for viewing or download
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W-League Table
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Round 10
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#
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Team
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Pl
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Wo
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Dr
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Lo
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Gf
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Ga
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Dif
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Pts
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1
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Qld Roar
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10
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8
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1
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1
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26
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7
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19
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25
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2
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Newcastle J
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10
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5
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3
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2
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18
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12
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6
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18
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3
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Canberra U
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10
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4
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4
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2
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14
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10
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4
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16
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4
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Sydney
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10
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4
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2
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4
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15
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14
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1
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14
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5
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CC Mariners
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10
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4
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0
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6
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15
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19
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-4
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12
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6
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Perth Glory
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10
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3
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2
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5
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14
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24
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-10
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11
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7
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Melbourne V
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10
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3
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1
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6
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13
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14
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-1
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10
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8
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Adelaide U
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10
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2
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1
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7
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13
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28
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-15
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7
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Results: FFA fixtures & results
BOTN's latest feature game reports:
Grand Final Report: Queensland Roar 2 - Canberra United 0
[ By Chris Dunkerley ]
Grand Final: Preview [ By Nick Guoth ]
Semi Finals : Review [ By Nick Guoth ]
Semi Final: Qld Roar 1 (5p) - Sydney FC 1 (4p)
[ By Andrew Demack ]
Semi Final: Qld Roar 1 (5p) - Sydney FC 1 (4p)
[ By Nick Guoth ]
Semi Final: Newcastle Jets 0 - Canberra United 1
[ By Jeremy Ruane ]
Semi Final: Newcastle Jets 0 - Canberra United 1
[ By Nick Guoth ]
Semi Finals: Preview [ By Nick Guoth ]
Round 10: Round Review [ By Nick Guoth ]
Round 10: Sydney FC 3 - Adelaide United 2 [ By Paul Green ]
Round 10: Canberra United 1 - Queensland Roar 1 [ By Nick Guoth ]
Round 10: CC Mariners 2 - Melbourne Victory FC 0 [ By Chris Dunkerley ]
Round 9: Round Review [ By Nick Guoth ]
Round 9: Canberra United 3 - Melbourne Victory FC 2 [ By Nick Guoth ]
Round 8: Round Review [ By Nick Guoth ]
Round 8: Newcastle Jets 2 - Adelaide United 1
[ By Paul Green ]
Round 7: Canberra United 1 - Sydney FC 1 [ By Nick Guoth ]
Round 5: Newcastle Jets 4 - Perth Glory 1
[ By Paul Green ]
Round 5: Canberra United 0 - Adelaide United 0
[ By Nick Guoth ]
Round 2: Sydney FC 2 - Melbourne Victory 1
[ By Thomas Esamie ]
Round 1: Newcastle Jets 2 - Canberra United 1
[ By Paul Green ]
Round 1: Perth Glory 0 - Sydney FC 4
[ By Nikki Brown ]
Westfield W-League Awards:
- Player of the Year: Lana Harch, Queensland Roar
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Melissa Barbieri, Melbourne Victory
- Golden Boot: Leena Khamis, Sydney FC - 7 goals
- Goal of the Year: Marianna Tabain, Perth Glory - Round 9, Adelaide United v Perth Glory
- Hat Trick Award: Sandra Scalzi, Adelaide United - Round 2, Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets
- Fair Play Award: Queensland Roar
- Referee of the Year: Jacqui Melksham
- Coach of the Year: Jeff Hopkins, Queensland Roar
Leading Goal Scorers: To Round 10
7 - Leena Khamis (SF)
6 - Courtney Beutel (QR), Katie Gill (NJ)
5 - Lana Harch (QR), Kyah Simon CCM)
4 - Lauren Colthorpe (QR), Sandra Scalzi (AU), Marianna Tabain (PG)
3 - Sharon Black (AU), Trudy Camilleri (CCM), Lisa De Vanna (PG), Alicia Ferguson (QR), Renee Rollason (CCM), Ellie Brush (CU)
Westfield W-League: Grand Final
Roar cruise to a win
in inaugural Grand Final
17/01/2009
Qld Roar 2 - Canberra United 0
Queensland Roar raced to a 2-0 lead early and Canberra United were never able to make a convincing challenge in the grand final of the inaugural Westfield W-League in Brisbane today ...
Chris Dunkerley reports ...
[ Match Report.... ]
Semi-Finals:
Saturday 10 January 2009 - Newcastle Jets 0 vs Canberra United 1, 4.00 PM, EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle
Sunday 11 January 2009 - Queensland Roar vs Sydney FC, 3.00 PM Ballymore, Brisbane
News - see also links on left
Westfield W-League Launched
On Monday 20 October 2008 the FFA officially launched the new 'Westfield W-League' which will comprise teams branded with each of the seven Australian Hyundai A-League clubs, plus one club from Canberra (Canberra United). It will start this weekend, with the game from Perth broadcast at 4pm Saturday on ABC TV1.
[ BOTN reports .... ]
18 August 2008 - W-League is coming to NSW
One of the most exciting events to happen in Women's football is coming to NSW and you're invited to be a part of it. Football NSW, in conjunction with Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners FC, will be participating in the ground breaking inaugural season of the Westfield's W-League.
If you are a player and are interested in playing in this exciting league, you are invited to complete the Expression of Interest Form and return it to Hayley Todd, Female Participation Co-Coordinator, Football NSW by email on hayley@footballnsw.com.au or by fax on 02 9629 3770 by Wednesday 27th August -
NSW Player EOI - SFC & CCMFC
Open trials will be held at Valentine Sports Park on Monday 1st September and Tuesday 2nd September 2008, commencing at 6.45pm.
28 July 2008 - Football Federation Australia and Westfield Group announced a landmark agreement in support of the fastest growing team sport for women in the country – women’s football. The Westfield's support will range from the 'Westfield Championship for Girls', the establishment of a new national women’s league known as the 'Westfield W-League', and the national women's team to be known as the 'Westfield Matildas'.
The Westfield W-League will comprise teams from each of the seven Australian Hyundai A-League clubs, plus one from Canberra. The Westfield W-League kicks off on Saturday October 25, 2008. Broadcast rights are still under discussion.
(NSW Sapphires versus Queensland Sting
Archive Photo 2002 - Carlos Furtado (Courtesy of Soccer NSW))
Back Of The Net will endeavour to bring you feature match reports each round, or you can catch up with the table and results through the links on the left of this page. Volunteer writers welcome!
NSW Sapphires versus Adelaide Sensation at Pittwater Park, Sydney prior to a Northern Spirit NSL game
(Photo 7/12/2003 - Chris Dunkerley)
2008/09 Fixtures pdf
Canberra logo 
