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THE WANDERER CARRUSCA'S NINE SEASONS OF W-LEAGUE The views in this publication are RESURGENCE 8 THWAITE 14 WRAP 20 not necessarily the views of the After nearly six seasons in the With his showing in last The Wanderers have had a NRMA Insurance Western Hyundai A-League, Marcelo week’s , Michael cracking start to the inaugural Wanderers FC. Material in this Carrusca is keen to prove that Thwaite became the 27th player season of the E-League. publication is copyrighted and may he’s still got plenty to offer. in Hyundai A-League history to only be reproduced with the written notch up 200 appearances. permission from the Club.

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It was a challenge transitioning from being a player to a coach but I feel like as a past player, I was able to be someone who the girls could look up to and come to for advice, especially for some of the younger girls. This season also saw the launch of the inaugural W-League Mentoring Program here at the club and I know that the girls took a lot of positives out of the he rise of the women’s game has program and were very appreciative of been fantastic. the support away from the pitch. It’s become popular with all Aside from my role at the club, I’m also Tdifferent communities and the success involved in the game at a grassroots level of the Matildas has really put women’s with Southern Districts and it’s fantastic football into the limelight. to see the amount of young girls and even The public knowledge of who they older ladies still playing the game. are and what they’re doing on the Hopefully in the next couple of years international stage has more and more we can see the Matildas go on to more » Attractive Slim Design » Super Quiet » Lower Power Consumption young girls aspiring to be Matildas and successes, watch the Westfield W-League that’s driving women’s football as a whole. grow and grow, and continue to push » Automatic ON/OFF Timer » Remote Control » Three Fan Speeds You can certainly see the growth women’s football into the mainstream of women’s football by looking at where it belongs. the increased support the Westfield W-League had this past season. Personally, it was great to be involved Catherine Cannuli with the Wanderers’ Westfield W-League Westfield W-League Assistant Coach team this season as an assistant coach. Member #4,403

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SURVIVOR for the Red & DESTINY'S CHILD Black in a 2-1 win. THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME In the Round 18 MUCH meeting it was Perth SHANIA TWAIN who walked away 3-1 winners against BEAUTIFUL a Wanderers outfit CHRISTINA AGUILERA estern Sydney meets Western who were reduced to 10 men in only the sixth

STRONGER Australia as the Wanderers minute following Keanu Baccus’ dismissal. KELLY CLARKSON Wwelcome Perth Glory to Spotless Perth return to Spotless tonight for ROAR Stadium for Round 22 of the what’s set to be a proverbial six-pointer as KATY PERRY Hyundai A-League. we enter into the pointy end of the season. Tonight’s match marks the third and Despite last week’s loss in the Sydney BO$$ final meeting between the two sides this Derby, the Wanderers came into Round FIFTH HARMONY season with both heading into the fixture 22 in sixth spot, just three points shy of AIN'T MY FAULT with one win apiece so far. the coveted fourth place spot. ZARA LARSSON

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After a last-gasp win against Melbourne City in Round 21, the Glory sat in eighth position on the ladder but only four points behind the Wanderers. With only five games remaining in the regular season after tonight’s fixture, there’s plenty at stake to say the least. Historically, it’s the Wanderers who have the edge with eight wins in the 17 meetings between the pair, compared to the Glory’s five. The Wanderers however boast a formidable record at home against today’s visitors, having won six of the eight clashes. It’s a fixture that traditionally promises goals, with a goal average of 2.7 per game and with Perth having copped a league-high 42 goals this season, we may well that trend could continue this evening. Over 35 years Wanderers front man Oriol Riera in particular will fancy his chances of experience in helping finding the net. families affected by The number 9 has scored six goals in his last five matches to bring his asbestos diseases. season tally to 16 in all competitions, equalling Brendon Santalab’s 2016/17 record for most goals scored in a WE TURN season by a Wanderer. LIVES AROUND ON THIS DAY COURTESY OF ANDREW HOWE Work Injury Claims  @ANDYHOWE_STATTO Motor Accident Claims he opening round of the first-ever Asbestos Claims Tregionalised Medical Negligence season kicked off on this day in 1984. Personal Injury Claims The northern/southern conference-based Unfair Wills national league system, consisting mostly of Sydney and Melbourne clubs and initially promising increased hype with 13 43 63 more local derbies and lower travelling Andrew Howe @AndyHowe_statto is Australia's leading Parramatta • Sydney • Penrith Campbelltown • Wollongong • Newcastle costs, was dispensed with after the 1986 football statistician. Keep an eye out for Andrew's season following poor crowds and a drop in upcoming book 'Encyclopedia of Socceroos', now available www.turnerfreeman.com.au playing standards. for order from  fairplaypublishing.com

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CARRUSCA’S RESURGENCE

AFTER NEARLY SIX SEASONS IN THE HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE, IS KEEN TO PROVE THAT HE’S STILL GOT PLENTY TO OFFER

The Argentine’s resumè heartbreak of two Grand Final was promising – he had losses in the first four seasons represented his country at of the Hyundai A-League. youth level, earned more than Fast forward six years 100 caps for hometown club and three trophies later, and Estudiantes and had also it would be no stretch to say enjoyed a stint with Turkish that Carrusca would rank giants Galatasaray. among the finest imports the Though Carrusca was league has ever seen. being brought in to replace He’s managed to achieve countryman Marcos Flores, more than most in his time who the year before had on Australian shores and he’s taken the league by storm done so in his now trademark on his way to picking up the unassuming way. hen a 29-year- Johnny Warren Medal for At 34 years of age, the old Marcelo player of the season. attacking midfielder is nearing Carrusca They were big shoes to the end of a storied career but Warrived in Australia back in fill and there were tempered feels that Western Sydney 2012, Adelaide United fans hopes from Reds fans, who is the right place to add yet were wary. had already suffered the another chapter.

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“I’m lucky that I’m at this was one that the man they call and class that saw him win the and help propel the Red & club, this very nice club, this Chelo couldn’t refuse. Hyundai A-League Premiership, Black up the table. big club where I can show my “Josep was one of the big Championship and the Westfield With just five games football and help the team,” reasons I came here, to play FFA Cup with Adelaide. remaining after tonight’s said Carrusca. under him again,” His vision and game fixture, the margins will “Hopefully we finish said Carrusca. awareness going forward has become finer and the the year with something in “At Melbourne City I added a much-needed creative pressures will become greater. our hands because I think wasn’t playing and I want to spark to the Wanderers’ It’s in these times that we have a great team and play and he called me. attack, much to the joy of his Josep Gombau will be good coaching staff also so “I made the decision very teammates around him. looking to the experienced hopefully this year we can do quick and I went direct to “As a player always I try to help players in his squad to take something good.” Wellington to join the team my teammate, to help the younger charge, and to the match- After leaving Adelaide and play the day after.” players, to share with them my winners and game-changers at the end 2016/17 season, It’s clear to see that experience, said Carrusca. to produce the goods. Carrusca continued his stay Carrusca is right at home in “Always I try to assist the In Carrusca, Gombau has in the Hyundai A-League by the Hyundai A-League and striker; for me it’s the most both – a bona fide game- signing with Melbourne City. indeed in Australia, a country important, the number 9 to changer with title-winning Game time and fitness that’s he’s now able to call his score goals and if they are pedigree who could well were hard to come by own after becoming a citizen happy I’m very happy also.” prove the difference. in Victoria so when the in May last year. Wanderers fans will also Will Chelo be the key the opportunity came for In his seven games so far share that same happiness if Wanderers have been looking for? Carrusca to reunite with in Red & Black, Carrusca has Carrusca is able to continue The Red & Black faithful former boss Josep Gombau, it shown glimpses of the guile doing what he’s been doing will certainly be hoping so.

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FIVE OF CARRUSCA’S BEST HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE MOMENTS

1. DEBUT HYUNDAI 4. HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE A-LEAGUE GOAL, 7 PREMIERSHIP 2015/16 DECEMBER 2012 After a horror start that saw them winless in Carrusca announced himself to their first eight games, Carrusca’s Adelaide Australian football with his first goal in would go on a remarkable run to pip the a 4-2 win against Melbourne Victory. Wanderers to the Plate by a single point.

2. GOAL AGAINST JUVENTUS, 3. WESTFIELD FFA CUP 5. HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE 10 AUGUST 2014 2014 CHAMPIONSHIP 2015/16 Playing for the Hyundai A-League All Stars, In the inaugural edition of the competition, Carrusca helped deliver Adelaide’s first Carrusca netted the opening goal after just Carrusca’s Adelaide claimed a 1-0 win Grand Final win, setting up the first nine minutes in a 3-2 loss to the Italian giants. over Perth Glory to clinch the trophy. goal in a 3-1 win over the Wanderers.

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NINE SEASONS OF THWAITE WITH HIS SHOWING IN LAST WEEK’S SYDNEY DERBY, BECAME THE 27TH PLAYER IN HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE HISTORY TO NOTCH UP 200 APPEARANCES

Six seasons abroad, 13 It’s been quite the Thwaite spent two seasons international caps and 200 journey for the towering there before securing a move Hyundai A-League appearances central defender, who began to Wisła Kraków in Poland later, the now 34-year-old his professional footballing where he would spend Thwaite can say with certainty journey in Western Sydney another two seasons. that dream has been realised. with the Marconi Stallions A brief stint in Norway early 16 years After turning out for his 17th in 2002. would follow before Thwaite ago, a young Hyundai A-League match in Red After the collapse of the returned to Australian shores Michael Thwaite & Black last Sunday, Thwaite National Soccer League, with Melbourne Victory in 2008. Nmade the switch from became just one of the handful Thwaite opted to try his hand Thwaite, who by now was to Sydney in the hope of of players to have reached the abroad and signed with FC part of the Socceroos set-up, realising his footballing dream. double century mark. Naţional Bucureşti in Romania. had an immediate impact

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NINE SEASONS OF THWAITE

at the Victory, winning the Glory where he enjoyed four In a season of mixed Tonight, he’ll face the club double in his debut season in seasons, again winning the results so far, Thwaite has where he notched up 85 of the Hyundai A-League. club’s Player of the Year been one of the Red & Blacks those 200 appearances in a Thwaite was then pried award in the 2013/14 season. most consistent performers. crucial game that carries finals way from the Victory by A fruitful year in China came He managed to shrug implications for both clubs. Gold Coast United, where next, where Thwaite made 25 of a hamstring injury early Where either side ends up at the defender would spend the appearances and scored 3 goals in the season and has now the end of the regular season is next three seasons, winning with club Liaoning Whowin started 17 games, firmly anyone’s guess, though one thing’s the club’s Player of the Year before persuaded establishing himself in for certain – if the Wanderers are award in the 2010/11 season. his former teammate to return the heart of defence and to make something of this season, When Gold Coast folded, to the Hyundai A-League with emerging as one of the they’ll need Thwaite to be at his Thwaite moved west to Perth the Wanderers. leaders in the squad. very best.

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his week's Junior Wanderer is 6-year-old Jessica! Jessica Thas been going to Wanderers game’s all her life and has many wonderful memories. Her favourite time is when the Answers from Issue 80: 1. The Foxtel logo is missing from Mohamed Adam’s sleeve, 2. Jordan Hall’s lanyard Wanderers score and really loves is a different colour, 3. The people in the stands are missing from the background, 4. The Nike tick is missing meeting the players. She's also from Mohamed Adam’s boot, 5. Abraham Majok’s medal is missing. in her second year playing for the Winston Hills Bears. Jessica particularly enjoyed meeting Jada JUNIOR QUIZ at the last home game of the Answers to the quiz can be found in the next issue of The Wanderer W-League season and has been 1. How many times have the 4. Which player in the team has an Irish looking forward to the girls clinic Wanderers played against Perth this background? earlier today. season after today’s match? 5. Which player scored his very first 2. Who is the Wanderers leading goal scorer Hyundai A-League goal this season? ARE YOU OUR NEXT across all competitions this season? JUNIOR WANDERER OF 6. Which one of our Westfield THE MATCH? 3. How many Sydney Derbies have we W-League players recently got Take a photo and tag @wswanderersfc on the gram to feature in the next issue played in total? called up to the Matildas? of The Wanderer. Don't forget to tell us a little bit about yourself!  Answers from Issue 80: 1. Oriol Riera, Michael Thwaite, Chris Ikonomidis and Jaushua Sotirio; 2. Chris Ikonomidis; 3. Three; 4. 4-0; 5. Nikolai Topor-Stanley; 6. 15.

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Rick Tran then put an The pair traded goals The Red & Black recruited emphatic seal on Western in the first half, before two Joseph Nassar and Rick Tran Sydney's win by overcoming quick strikes from Elbadar to their E-League team. Crow and the Jets 4-1 in one appeared to have put the tie Round 1 saw the Western of the most impressive results beyond doubt. Sydney Wanderers do the of the night in the Xbox leg. That was until Nassar's double over Newcastle Jets as Netherlands icon Ruud dogged late rally produced Joseph and Rick started the Gullit was the go-to player three match-turning goals. season in an excellent fashion. for Tran, hitting a hat-trick to While it wasn't enough In the PlayStation leg, go with Cristiano Ronaldo's to secure an overall draw, Western Sydney fan Joseph lone goal. the comeback did ensure Nassar lived the supporter's Crow, on his unpreferred Wanderers knocked their aunched two weeks dream as he guided his club console, did pull one back in cross-city rivals off top spot. ago, the E-League has to a 1-0 win over Newcastle's the second half but it proved brought together some Dane Crow. little more than a consolation. of Australia’s finest FIFA 18 After an end-to-end The Red & Black finished Don't miss Joseph L “OhNoAGoat” Nassar exponents to showcase their opening, Crow came unstuck Round 1 5-1 at the end of the skills and go head-to-head in a when Carles Puyol was two-legged format and sat and Rick Tran in action E-LEAGUE tournament-style competition. shown a straight red card for at the top of the table with every week. Streamed live on Twitch a rash challenge in the area. three points. and , each Cristiano Ronaldo stuck Round 2 saw the ROUND 4 Hyundai A-League club is away a panenka from the Wanderers play in the THURSDAY 8 MARCH represented by one player resultant spot-kick and that Sydney Derby with Sydney ROUND 5 WRAP on Xbox and another on proved enough for Nassar to FC surviving a nervy THURSDAY 15 MARCH PlayStation 4. open the Wanderers' account. Xbox encounter to beat the ROUND 6 Wanderers in a fittingly hard- THURSDAY 22 MARCH fought Sydney Derby. Mark Brijeski grabbed ROUND 7 the early bragging rights THURSDAY 29 MARCH for Sydney FC with an ROUND 8 accomplished 2-0 win over THURSDAY 5 APRIL Rick Tran. ROUND 9 After a scoreless first half, THURSDAY 12 APRIL it was Brijeski who broke the deadlock from a 63rd-  You can watch all E-League minute corner. games live on Fox Sports online And the Sky Blues doubled and the official E-League their advantage late on as Twitch channel Brijeski sealed his second successive victory. Joseph Nassar's superb Xbox fightback fell agonisingly short of earning Western Sydney a point despite a 4-3 victory over Sydney FC's Samer Elbadar.

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– at government level. Private fund in which local clubs How many young women – enterprise will only do so could access for upgrades. A and men - will be inspired if much for facilitating football. similar exercise on a bigger she scored in a World Cup in As AFL and to a lesser extent scale with a World Cup can front of a home crowd? NRL shows, government only be a good thing. Clamoring to host big support is vital, and football Plus, at the top end of the events has its pitfalls, and it is is screaming out for as many game, Australia is becoming right to point them out. But quality facilities as possible. a power. The Matildas home with this one, the positives Why the screaming? The awakening last September, outweigh the negatives. explosion in registration when huge crowds got to Taking a stand against FIFA numbers for girls in Penrith and Newcastle for the for the 2010 debacle? Where Tune in to Just for Kicks Thursdays particular is a big reason. Brazil games was as clear an would that get us? Righteous, from 8:00pm Grassroots clubs, already illustration as ever this is no perhaps, but it sure as hell  Channel 501 stretched at the seams, fleeting moment in time. Sam wouldn’t benefit football for need all the help they can Kerr is a genuine sporting the reasons outlined. get from local councils and superstar. One could argue So it might be blind faith, administrators to cater for only has a bigger stupid in some respects given the needs of a community profile when it comes to what happened last time, but that wants to spend its spare Australian footballers. here’s hoping we get to see the time playing football. The How many young women best women’s footballers on Asian Cup provided a legacy - and men - does she inspire? the planet in 2023.

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It really is a great combination having a y brother and developer on your doorstep. his wife were We could’ve gone overseas talking one day and cut the budget, but for us Mand it was as simple as not it was Australian-made, that’s knowing where their son was what we were after. playing the next day. I’ve really enjoyed learning They asked, ‘surely there’s something different and meeting an app for this?’ entrepreneurs through the One thing led to campus. another and we devised a I’ve always set my concept: an app for football goals very high. When associations to communicate we started this app with their members. our intention was It’s all about simplifying from day one to game days. If there’s rain, you go global. get a push notification to your I want phone, and the game’s on if to take this you don’t get a notification. to the top That’s how simple it is. and to a We really wanted to keep new level. things local in Wollongong - Obviously, where we’re from and where we funding is started our football. We found important and a developer at the innovation looking for more campus in Wollongong. venture capitalists We’re just delighted because to jump on board as we have him on our doorstep. well. Proudly brought to you by We can regularly meet, we’re The sky’s the limit; we face to face, he’s not overseas, can have any association and if things need to be done on board. And we cover it’s done immediately. all sports.

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Australian of the Year Sam year is to promote discussion Kerr, Fox Sports Presenter around gender equality and Tara Rushton and Football to amplify new and existing United’s Assmaah Helal. female specific programs to Speaking recently, Lucy ensure that barriers for girls he Australian Turnbull AO, explained why and women to get involved in football community she accepted the offer to be football are removed. will once again a spokesperson for rebel All levels of the game will Tcelebrate the outstanding Female Football Week. be involved in promoting contributions made by females “I am a big supporter of full what has become an annual towards the betterment of participation of women in all nationwide initiative. Member football during the upcoming walks of life; economics, social Federations, associations Female Football Week. and of course in sport as well. and clubs will be activating The Western Sydney “International Women’s collaboratively with Hyundai Wanderers will be celebrating day, and the week around A-League and Westfield Female Football Week over that, is a very important W-League Clubs to deliver a two of their Hyundai A-League point for us to think about variety of grassroots initiatives matches, including tonight’s encouraging women who and match day activations. fixture against Perth Glory. are in sport, acknowledging In addition, Female This year’s Female Football the contribution that our Football Week is an Week spokespeople are sportswomen play and opportunity to recognise the Prominent Businesswoman encouraging younger people amazing achievements of Lucy Turnbull AO, rebel of all ages to participate in women and girls in football FIND OUT MORE Managing Director Erica whatever way they can.” and celebrate the fantastic  playfootball.com.au/player/ Berchtold, Westfield The objective of the progress that has been made womens-football Matilda and current Young Female Football Week this in this area of the game.

WANDERCREW MEMBER OF THE MATCH: MINI ROOS COORDINATOR Too many lives are lost to speeding. So this season, dozens of young TooWanderers’ many lives fans are have lost cometo speeding. together So to this send season, a message dozens to ofall young road users. EMMA CALVERLEY Wanderers’They want fans you slowhave down,come totogether protect to the send lives a messageof thier mothers to all road and users. fathers, ongratulations to our volunteer Emma Calverley our Theysisters want and you brothers. to slow Who down, do to you protect slow for?the lives of their mothers and Mini Roos Coordinator. Emma helps get the kids ready to Ccome out on the field and play at half-time each home match. fathers,Watch sistersthier passionate and brothers. chant Who on atdo facebook.com/TransportforNSW you slow for? Thank you Emma for volunteering for the club! Visit towardszero.nsw.gov.au/sponsorships/westernsydneywanderers SIGN UP TODAY TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE CLUB For everyone on our roads, slow down. Visit wanderland.com.au/community/wandercrew  WATCH WSWTV  27

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