SA teams ready for live stream of Australian under-15 and under-18 national hockey championships

The young guns of SA hockey are taking on Australia’s best at the national under-15 and under-18 championships. Catch all the action here in our exclusive live stream.

Joshua Ucinek, Owen Geoghegan, Coell Williams, Molly Dwyer, Emily Holland and Ella Bruce will be part of SA’s teams at the part of the national under-15 hockey championships. Picture: Brenton Edwards

South Australia’s next Kookaburra or Hockeyroo could be uncovered this week when the state’s rising talents travel to the under-15 and under-18 national championships.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THURSDAY’S LIVE STREAMS OF SA’S UNDER-18 MATCHES

Boys and girls sides in both age groups will take part in the events, which will be live streamed on News Corp’s various mastheads – including The Advertiser – following an agreement between News Corp and Hockey Australia.

More than 70 matches from the under-18 competition from April 8-16 in Launceston and the under-15 tournament from April 9-15 in Bathurst will be streamed across the country.

It includes at least 16 matches featuring SA’s four teams.

Coell Williams and Molly Dwyer will be two SA players to watch at the national under-15 hockey championships. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Seacliff’s Coell Williams was excited to line up with brother Ruhn in the under-15 boys side, which he said had the talent to make an impact at the tournament.

“We’ve working hard together for two months and the team is really starting to bond,” Coell, 15, said.

“I think we’ve got lots of talented players. We’re definitely a chance to do well.”

Under-15 girls midfielder and leadership team member Molly Dwyer said the squad was raring to go after a long wait to play at the championships.

The 2020 event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“I’m feeling nervous but really excited to play after the tournament was cancelled last year,” the Adelaide Hockey Club midfielder said.

“There’s been a lot of long hours of training.

“It’s hard to know what the other teams will be like because we haven’t played against them for a while … but I think we will reach our goals and win some games.”

The Advertiser’s live stream schedule of SA teams, listed below, will include 10 under-18 pool games and six under-15 matches.

Playoffs and finals will then take place from April 14-16.

SA PLAYERS TO WATCH AT THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Lily Cazzolato pictured ahead of the 2019 under-18 national championships – she will be one to watch at this year’s event. Picture: AAP/Morgan Sette

U18 women – Lily Cazzolato: Tatachilla Lutheran College student Cazzolato represented SA at the last under-18 championships in 2019 as a 15-year-old and will bring experience to the side.

U18 men – Aiden Cameron: A four-time SA representative, this Mount Gambier product possesses athleticism and strength on the field.

U15 girls– Molly Dwyer: The 15-year-old Adelaide Hockey Club talent will be looking to make an impact in the midfield while also threaten the goals.

U15 boys – Coell Williams: Hailing from Yankalilla on the Fleurieu Peninsula, the Seacliff midfielder already has experience at Metro 1 level and will be playing at his third national championships.

SA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SQUADS

Under-18 Women’s

Annalise Abbott, Sophie Bruce, Lily Cazzolato, Aaliyah Loffler, Indiana Edwards, Chloe Holland, Teagan Powell, Mercedes Theobald, Emma Dean, Gabby Mitreska, Lucy Sharman, Adele Parkin, Katie Sharkey, Riley Tape, Zoe Nunn, Emily Cochrane, Clare Matijevic

Under-18 Men’s

Lucas Noel, Oliver Garfield, Mitchell Dell, Aiden Cameron, Riley Herbert, Dylan Holland, Connor Millhouse, Kyton Rayner, Jordan Chandler, Hassan Singh, Bradley Stone, Griffin White, Brock Wise, Joshua Longo, Finn Walsh, Alex Davy, Cameron Gray

Under-15 Girls

Winnie Vartuli, Ella Bruce, Molly Dwyer, Charlee Wilson, Bella Chapman, Emily Holland, Keelie Dell, Natalia Hocking, Hill Isabelle, Daisy Holland, Zara Pelham, Michaela Gallie, Olivia Souter, Nikita Amos, Zoe James, Amelia Lucas, Emily Barnes

Under-15 Boys

Rhys Earle, Jack Button, Edward Chapple, William Holland, Owen Geoghegan, Bryce Hammond, Mitchell Russell, Rhun Williams, Lucas Williams, Coell Williams, Joshua Ucinek, Jack Sharman, Griffin Wolthers, Joshua Inglis, Evan Staker, Jamie Dean, Seth Taylor