New look Kookaburras, Hockeyroos show plenty of promise
Despite neither the Kookaburras or Hockeyroos coming away with wins in the FIH Pro League on Sunday, there is plenty of reason to be excited about the future.
Despite neither the Kookaburras or Hockeyroos coming away with wins in the FIH Pro League on Sunday, there is plenty of reason to be excited about the future.
Australian hockey’s next gen has sent a warning to its rivals around the world, with one star declaring even after a FIH Pro League loss that “we’re going to dominate, there’s no doubt about that”.
Australia’s Kookaburras are already making big strides under new coach Mark Hager. But, he has warned the path to the LA Olympics won’t all be smooth sailing.
It was a mixed night for Australia’s national hockey teams as the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras took on Spain in the first match of their FIH Pro League title defence in Sydney.
Off the back of a disappointing Paris Olympic campaign, the Kookaburras have made sweeping changes – gutting the squad and axing a stunning 2000 games worth of experience.
Shunned Hockeyroo Rosie Malone says her international hockey career is over, accusing the sport of “an abuse of power and a broken system”.
A five-time Olympian has made his final appearance for the Kookaburras after announcing his international retirement.
One of Australia’s greatest hockey players of all-time has announced his retirement after a stellar career. The Tasmanian legend reveals what’s next.
Hockeyroos goalkeeper Aleisha Power powered Perth Thunderstix to a 4-1 victory over Brisbane Blaze in the women’s Hockey One grand final, while Melbourne men’s took out the title in a thriller over the Thunderstix.
Andrew Charter’s likely successor as Australia’s premier goalkeeper has emerged and finals hopes have been dashed in a drama-filled round 6 of the Hockey One series. Discover the biggest news here.
Former Kookaburras captain Mark Hager has returned to the national side to coach the men’s team after 13 years coaching internationally. He reveals why he’s backing a revival, and Tom Craig’s return after his Paris cocaine arrest.
A longstanding drought is set to be broken while another emerging star has put his case forward for a spot on Australia’s national team. Biggest news and talking points from round 5 of the Hockey One series here.
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