Annalee Grove

Annalee Grove has quietly established herself as one of the most consistent and dependable goalkeepers in the W-League, and Perth Glory’s competitive record in tight encounters owes a great deal to her shot-stopping ability. Her close-range saves, in particular, have been a standout feature — the kind of reflexive stops that keep your team in matches when the opposition thinks they’ve scored. Her positioning between the posts is excellent, covering angles effectively and reducing the shooting windows available to opposition attackers.

Here’s the thing about Grove’s journey: it’s been built on determination, hard work, and a willingness to learn from setbacks. Coming through the Western Australian football system, she waited patiently for her opportunity at Perth Glory before seizing it with assured performances that made the position her own. Her handling of crosses has improved markedly, she commands her six-yard box with genuine authority, and her distribution — both with hands and feet — gives Perth Glory real options when building from the back. The composure under pressure reflects a goalkeeper who has matured enormously over recent seasons.

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Annalee Grove is the undisputed number one at Perth Glory heading into the 2025-26 W-League season, and her reliability and growing command of the penalty area make her one of the competition’s most dependable keepers. At 25, she’s entering her peak goalkeeping years and has the ability to push for Matildas recognition if the development continues at this rate. Perth Glory’s defensive plans are built around her presence between the posts, and she repays that trust every single week.

NC — Staff sports writer, australiafootball.com