Collette McCallum
Collette Gardiner is an Australian retired footballer who played as a midfielder, earning over 80 caps for the Australian national team. She last played for Perth Glory in the Australian W-League.
Playing career
Born in Scotland, McCallum emigrated to Australia with her family at the age of four. She played for Pali Blues in the American USL W-League in 2008. Following her debut game for the Blues, she was selected for the W-League team of the week as a result of scoring two goals against Ventura County Fusion. Pali Blues went on to win the W-League championship in that season.In 2009, McCallum played for Sky Blue FC in the new Women's Professional Soccer in the United States. The club went on to win the 2009 Women's Professional Soccer Playoffs in their debut year & in doing so McCallum became the first Australian woman to win a club title overseas.
International
McCallum amassed 81 caps for the Matildas. Following the retirements of Cheryl Salisbury and Joanne Peters in February 2010, she was named the Matildas vice captain.As a youth representative McCallum represented the Young Matildas on 19 occasions, & was named in the FIFA All-Star Team at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship.
McCallum is a proficient player at her age group and was considered one of the best young talents in the world.
Such is her legacy at youth level that in 2019 Professional Footballers Australia named the Australian Young Player of the Year award the Collette McCallum Medal in her honour.
The 132nd capped Matilda played every Australian fixture at the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup & 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup helping the team reach the quarter finals in each tournament.
Coaching career
In 2015, she was employed as the Assistant Coach of the Perth Glory's Women's team, working with Head Coach Bobby Despotovski.Career statistics
International goals
Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first.| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 23 February 2007 | Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan | 8–0 | 10–0 | 2008 Olympics qualifying | |
| 2 | 23 February 2007 | Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan | 10–0 | 10–0 | 2008 Olympics qualifying | |
| 3 | 7 April 2007 | BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, Australia | 3–0 | 15–0 | 2008 Olympics qualifying | |
| 4 | 7 April 2007 | BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, Australia | 6–0 | 15–0 | 2008 Olympics qualifying | |
| 5 | 7 April 2007 | BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, Australia | 8–0 | 15–0 | 2008 Olympics qualifying | |
| 6 | 19 August 2007 | Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium, Tianjin, China | 3–0 | 3–1 | Friendly | |
| 7 | 20 September 2007 | Chengdu Sports Centre, Chengdu, China | 1–1 | 2–2 | 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup | |
| 8 | 5 March 2008 | Stockland Park, Sunshine Coast, Australia | 1–0 | 4–2 | Friendly | |
| 9 | 7 February 2009 | Canberra Stadium, Canberra, Australia | 1–4 | 1–5 | Friendly | |
| 10 | 17 October 2010 | Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea | 1–0 | 3–1 | 2010 Peace Queen Cup | |
| 11 | 15 May 2011 | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford, Australia | 2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly | |
| 12 | 23 June 2011 | Borussia-Park, Mönchengladbach, Germany | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | |
| 13 | 23 June 2011 | Borussia-Park, Mönchengladbach, Germany | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
Honours
Club
;Pali Blues- USL W-League: 2008
- Women's Professional Soccer: 2009
- W-League Premiership: 2014
Country
- AFC Women's Asian Cup: 2010
- OFC U-20 Women's Championship: 2002