Highly-rated young midfielder joins Glory ALW squad

Perth Glory is delighted to confirm that 18-year-old central midfielder Clancy Westaway has joined the club’s ALW squad for the 2025/26 season.

The former Junior Matildas squad member is regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in the country having spent the most recent NPL season skippering the Football Victoria Academy side for whom she made 17 appearances.

Westaway is now looking forward to taking the next step on her career journey with Glory.

“The move was an easy decision,” she said.

“I looked at the available opportunities, but Perth Glory was the club that resonated with me most.

“I wanted to be at a club that not only plays an attacking style of football, but is led by a coach that gives young players a go.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to play for the team and it’s an honour to wear the Glory colours.

“I hope to be a valuable contributor to the team’s success throughout the season.

“I’m really excited to make an impression, showcase my abilities and have the opportunity to make my Ninja A-League debut representing Perth Glory.

“Last season, the team demonstrated grit and character on the pitch and with the new additions, I believe the team is set up nicely to go further and hopefully make Finals.

“I can’t wait for the season to begin!”

Glory Football Director Stan Lazaridis, meanwhile, believes that Westaway has huge potential.

“Clancy is a gifted midfielder who combines great technique with a robust approach to the game,” he said.

“She’s good on the ball, a hard worker off the ball and has a very high ceiling in terms of where her talent can take her.

“We’re looking forward to her continuing her development within our squad this year and successfully stepping up to ALW level when given the opportunity.”

Perth Glory 2025/26 ALW Squad: 1.Teresa Morrissey (gk), 2.Mischa Anderson, 3.Emma Tovar, 5.Grace Johnston, 6.Tijan McKenna, 7.Megan Wynne, 8.Georgia Cassidy, 9.Gabby Hollar, 10.Susan Phonsongkham, 11.Natalie Tathem, 12.Bronte Trew, 13.Naomi Chinnama, 16.Olivia Wood, 17.Rola Badawiya, 19.Sarah O’Donoghue, 20.Ella Abdul Massih, 21.Meg Phillips (gk), 22.Ischia Brooking, 23.Isobel Dalton, 24.Julia Sardo, 25.Ella Lincoln, 26.Tanika Lala, 27.Charli Wainwright, 28.Clancy Westaway, 29.Onyinyechi Zogg, 30.Jessica Skinner (gk)

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