Hero Scouts Tim Cahill and Amy Duggan have revealed their three players to watch from each club for the upcoming season.
Now, watch the sizzle reels and choose which heroes will step up for your club in the Westfield W-League Season 2018/19.
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Adelaide United Hero Scout Highlights Reel
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Emma Checker
Age: 22
Position: Defender
Nationality: Australian
Hero stat: Captain of Adelaide United at just 22-years-old, Emma Checker is a no-nonsense defender who already has 66 Westfield W-League appearances under her belt.
Emily Condon
Age: 20
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: Australia
Hero stat: The youngest woman ever to play for Adelaide United at the time of her debut back in 2014, the diminutive Emily Condon will be looking to add to her solitary international cap.
Michelle Heyman
Age: 30
Position: Striker
Nationality: Australian
Hero stat: The Westfield W-League’s all-time leading goal scorer with more than 100 appearances under her belt, veteran striker Michelle Heyman is now ready to bang them in for Adelaide.
Brisbane Roar Hero Scout Highlights Reel
Heroes to be revealed soon
Canberra United Hero Scout Highlights Reel
Heroes to be revealed soon
Melbourne City Hero Scout Highlights Reel
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Steph Catley
Age: 24
Position: Fullback
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: With over 100 Westfield W-League appearances and close to 70 international caps to her name, Steph Catley will return to Australia from the NWSL aiming to dominate opposition down the flank.
Kyah Simon
Age: 27
Position: Striker
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: Kyah Simon, who scored twice for Houston Dash in the NWSL over the Australian winter, will seek to climb even higher from equal-fourth on the Westfield W-League top goalscorer charts.
Yukari Kinga
Age: 34
Position: Defender
Nationality: Japanese
Hero fact: Back for just her second season in the Westfield W-League after a decorated career in Asia and Europe, Japanese legend Yukari Kinga will provide the type of defensive mettle which helped City over the line last season.
Melbourne Victory Hero Scout Highlights Reel
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Laura Alleway
Age: 28
Position: Defender
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: A two-time Championship and Premiership winner, Australian international Laura Alleway is a hard-nosed defender who will ensure Victory have a real shot at making the Westfield W-League finals this season.
Kyra Cooney-Cross
Age: 16
Position: Striker
Nationality: Australian
Hero stat: At 16-years-old you might say Kyra Cooney-Cross is one for the future, but last season she proved she’s one for the here and now. An explosive attacker with her sights set for the biggest stage, expect a huge year from the youngster.
Emily Gielnik
Age: 26
Position: Striker
Nationality: Australian
Hero stat: An Australian international who’s playing outside of Brisbane for the first time in her Westfield W-League career, Emily Gielnik will be determined to thrive in a new environment at Melbourne Victory.
Newcastle Jets Hero Scout Highlights Reel
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Larissa Crummer
Age: 22
Position: Defender
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: Newcastle’s big signing of the Westfield W-League off-season, Larissa Crummer has made the switch from striker to defender and will be looking to show her skills under Craig Deans this season.
Emily van Egmond
Age: 25
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: The only player the Newcastle Jets have ever paid a transfer fee for, Emily van Egmond proved she’s worth every cent last season and if she does so again this year, it could help the Jets hit those heights and then some.
Gema Simon
Age: 28
Position: Defender
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: Jets captain and two-time club player of the year, Newcastle stalwart Gema Simon is a leader on and off the park, and will aim to play a major role in the club’s success in 2018/19.
Perth Glory Hero Scout Highlights Reel
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Rachel Hill
Age: 23
Position: Forward
Nationality: American
Hero fact: She opened her Perth Glory account with a double on debut last season and, after spending the Aussie winter in the NWSL, Rachel Hill will be ready to fire in the goals on Aussie soil this season.
Sam Kerr
Age: 25
Position: Striker
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: An Australian footballing legend at just 25-years-old, Sam Kerr scores for fun wherever she goes: be it the Westfield W-League, the NWSL, or international matches for the Westfield Matildas.
Natasha Rigby
Age: 25
Position: Defender
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: A relatively new face on the scene, versatile full back Natasha Rigby will slot in wherever she’s needed this season and help keep Perth tight at the back in their quest for a spot in the finals.
Sydney FC Hero Scout Highlights Reel
https://players.brightcove.net/5519514572001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5844729560001
Lisa De Vanna
Age: 33
Position: Striker
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: Widely recognised as one of the elite female footballers in the world, Lisa De Vanna will be 34 by the time the season is over but no less lethal in the final third. She’s the seventh highest Westfield W-League goalscorer of all time.
Amy Harrison
Age: 22
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: It’s been an injury-disrupted few years for the Sydney FC youngster but Amy Harrison could target the upcoming season to showcase her talents in the pursuit of a Westfield Matildas spot for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Chloe Logarzo
Age: 23
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: A key cog in both the Sydney and Australia midfields, Chloe Logarzo is a talented player who can create chances out of nothing. Expect her to be a difference maker for Sydney in 2018/19.
Western Sydney Wanderers Hero Scout Highlights Reel
https://players.brightcove.net/5519514572001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5844727719001
Rachel Lowe
Age: 17
Position: Forward
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: One of the youngest players in what is already an extremely youthful Western Sydney Wanderers squad, Lowe already has a Westfield Matildas cap under her belt and some good form could see her challenging for a few more.
Remy Siemsen
Age: 18
Position: Forward
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: A pacey attacker who scores goals for fun, Remy Siemsen has made the switch from cross-town rivals Sydney FC this season. After spending the Aussie winter in the second tier of American football, Siemsen will come back aiming to impress.
Jada Whyman
Age: 18
Position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Australian
Hero fact: Despite being just 18 years old, Jada Mathyssen-Whyman has been a key figure between the sticks for the Western Sydney Wanderers since the 2015/16 season and will look to continue her meteoric rise this campaign.
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