If going by the comments of Westfield Young Matildas coach Alen Stajcic, one of the success stories of the inaugural season of the Westfield W-League was the emergence of several players that could well play a role for the team in a major way this season.
If going by the comments of Westfield Young Matildas coach Alen Stajcic, one of the success stories of the inaugural season of the Westfield W-League was the emergence of several players that could well play a role for the team in a major way this season.
One of the players mentioned was Central Coast Mariners midfielder Trudy Camilleri, who wasn-t really under the radar for the team, but performed so well for the Mariners that her claims to be part of the Young Matildas squad could not be ignored.
From the western suburbs of Sydney, Camilleri played all 10 games for the Mariners and scored 3 goals as a centre midfielder, including a double in a memorable 6-0 win over Adelaide United.
That-s what the W-League is all about – discovering new talent and we find out a little more about Trudy in our feature series called ‘Get to Know You-.
Favourite Current Player/s: Fabian Barbiero (Adelaide United)
Favourite Current Team/s: Manchester United
Which player Female/Male do you most admire and why: Pele – because he was so quick and scored so many goals.
What would your ultimate football experience be as a player: To travel the world and play for your country at the same time. To win a World Cup.
Career Highlight to date: Getting selected to trial for the Young Matildas and to play for the Mariners
Most memorable match played in and why: Mariners v Adelaide United; we beat them 6-0 and played extremely well and as well, I scored 2 goals for my parents who were watching on TV.
Biggest Influence on career: My dad and past coaches
What got you into football: I have just always played at school and loved the game itself. Family friends Jame, Tony B and Luiey, plus my past coach Brett.
Describe the Westfield W-League: Very competitive and quick. Fantastic experience and I absolutely loved everything about it; the fans, coaches and fellow players.
Outside of football, what do you enjoy most: Doing up my car, when things go right! Spending time with my sisters and just relaxing I suppose. You learn to love it after doing everything else.
