Trew has been at the Illawarra Women's NPL club for five years and was promoted to the first grade team ahead of the 2020 season.

Playing alongside the likes of veteran Michelle Carney and W-League talents Caitlin Cooper, Lauren Keir and Olivia Price, the 18-year-old says has been given one key message by her teammates: back your own ability.

"They always give me little tips on what to do and different ways of playing," the Vincentia young gun said.

"I like they're still of playing.

"They're telling me, especially Carney and Lauren, to be confident.

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"Caitlin Cooper is always telling me to back myself and get down the line.

"I've always wanted to be part of the W-League.

"It's just about showing myself and improving day by day."

Trew, who's brother Jake made his debut with the Western Sydney Wanderers in November, spent the past two seasons playing in reserve grade.

While she had a taste of senior action last year, she has played in four out of six games for the Stingrays' NPL1 side this season.

"It's really different to the reserve grade," Trew said.

"It's a whole different game situation in terms of style of football and the movement is quicker.

"It's so different from playing at a junior level because you're up against women, and it's probably the best standard in the state.

"Playing against the W-League players and playing with the W-League players is a good experience.

"I was playing striker all last season, but [coach] Bruce [Tilt] has put me at left and right wing this year.

"I'm liking it, it's good to play next to Carney and some of the other girls."

There is a good vibe at the Illawarra club after the Stingrays clinched a 2-nil victory over Bankstown at JJ Kelly Park on Sunday afternoon.

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Price and Kaelah Austin scored for the winners.

After starting the season with three losses and a draw, the Rays have now secured back-to-back victories.

"I think we're going pretty good," the Vincentia High School alumna said.

"We're working really great as a team and it's showing from training, and on the field.

"There's good movement on the ball.

"We've only won two games and it is a short season. But I hope from now on we keep it up."

While the likes of Carney and Cooper will be crucial to Illawarra's fortunes for the remainder of this season, their youth will look to provide plenty of enthusiasm.

Trew leads that next generation of Stingrays talent, alongside the likes of Chloe Middleton, Danika Matos, Eden Stoddard and Margaux Chauvet.

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"I think I am the youngest, or one of the youngest [on the team]," Trew said.

"The girls are always encouraging me, and telling me to keep going.

"When they think I've been playing well, they tell me which is a good thing to hear."