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We have been a little lax in our Aussie Abroad Wrap, for which we apologise, but we are back up and running. With 17 players (yes 17) currently overseas, we will be very busy over the next couple of months. This weekend saw the US leagues kick off, while there was action for Australians in Sweden, Germany, Denmark and England.
2011 was a year of fantastic achievement and missed opportunity for the Matildas. This Unofficial Yearbook encaptures 2011 through the eyes of coach Tom Sermanni, captain Melissa Barbieri and several other key players. It also contains player profiles, a 2011 photo album and a summary of all games.
Click the image to download (6.7MB)
Hope you enjoy it!
TWG
At the end of Season Four of the Westfield W-League, record number of Matildas and Australian players have departed to test their skills in international leagues from Europe to the USA. The migration of Australian players in nothing new but the numbers are close to unprecedented.
Managing players such as Kyah Simon, Tameka Butt, Michelle Heyman and Leena Khamis, Sydney player manager Bill Drossos has been in the thick of the action and we chatted to him about getting Australian players overseas.
Bill Drossos (far right) with client Kyah Simon | TWG
It's finally here! After 12 weeks, 10 rounds, 35 games and 125 goals, we are down to the final four teams in the Westfield W-League; Canberra United, Brisbane Roar, Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. This weekend the final four battle it out for the right to play in the 2012 Westfield W-League Grand Final.
(L-R) Ashley Brown, Tameka Butt, Kyah Simon, Michelle Heyman | Bryan Crawford (FFA)
Sydney FC have guaranteed their place in the Westfield W-League finals with a comfortable 3-0 win over Perth Glory at 6PR Stadium on Saturday.
Sydney FC have taken their recent ominous form to another level with a stunning Westfield W-League record 11-0 victory over an outclassed Perth Glory at Leichhardt Oval.
Kylie Ledbrook is one of three hat-trick scorers for Sydney | TWG
The Westfield Matildas were defeated 0-1 by DPR Korea in the opening match of their 2012 Olympic qualification campaign at Jinan Olympics Sports Centre, China. 
A sole goal separated the two sides | TWG
The Westfield Matildas have won through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter finals in Germany following their come from behind 2-1 win over Norway in Leverkusen.
Second half goals sees the Australia through | TWG
The Westfield Matildas posted one of their most impressive performances at a FIFA Women’s World Cup only to be beaten by world number three Brazil, 1-nil, in their first match of Group D.
Elise Kellond-Knight battles with Formiga | TWG
From a very young age it was clear that Sydney FC and Matildas’ striker Kyah Simon was a very special player. The NSWIS graduate appeared to have it all; technical ability, electrifying pace and that all important eye for goal. 
A stellar season for Simon | Cam Wheeler
Season Ladder
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Team
|
Played | Wins | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canberra United | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| 2 | Brisbane Roar | 10 | 6 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory | 10 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
| 5 | Newcastle Jets | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | Perth Glory | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 |
| 7 | Adelaide United | 10 | 1 | 9 | 3 |