22 can’t fit into 16: Competition for Paris spots red-hot
Stars returning from injury has only heated up the selection battle for the Hockeyroos’ Paris squad, as Australia takes a full team of 22 for their final hitout before the Games begin.
Stars returning from injury has only heated up the selection battle for the Hockeyroos’ Paris squad, as Australia takes a full team of 22 for their final hitout before the Games begin.
Coach Brian Goorjian has opted for a familiar Boomers line-up ahead of training camp as a revised 17-man squad is named for Paris, despite suggestions that he should look to the future.
There are still a handful of Matildas spots up for grabs for as Tony Gustavsson nails down his final Olympic squad. And he’s been given timely news from a backline rock. ERIN SMITH’S full analysis inside.
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