Live stream: 2021 Open Field Hockey State Championships
Top-tier hockey returns this weekend as the best the State has to offer turn out for the 2021 Open Field Hockey State Champs. Meet the teams and players.
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Top-tier hockey will roar back to life this long weekend as the best men and women from around the State descend on Southern Sydney for the 2021 Open Field Hockey State Championships.
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It will be the a welcome return to action for many of New South Wales’ most talented hockey stars after last year’s championships were cancelled due to COVID-19 - and with spots up for grabs in the NSW Pride squads for the 2021 Hockey One League - there is plenty to play for during the three-day carnival.
The men’s action will kick off on Saturday morning at the Moorebank Hockey Centre, with Newcastle looking to make it back-to-back titles in Division One.
They’ll face stiff opposition from the likes of Metro South West and Lithgow, while Illawarra South Coast will be favourites to go one better after suffering defeat in the 2019 decider.
Down the road at the Macarthur Hockey Complex in Narellan, 22 women’s teams across three divisions will duke it out for the right to be called State champions.
North West Sydney is the red-hot favourite in Division One, and with the side boasting several NSW Pride representatives, they look likely to repeat their victory from two years ago. Standing in their way will be the Metro South West women and the ladies from Nepean.
The Daily Telegraph will be exclusively livestreaming of a wide selection division one games from the NSW Hockey Men’s & Women’s Open State Championships from 12-14 June including all finals for subscribers.
Seven Players To Watch - Men
Kieran Govers – Illawarra South Coast
The London Olympian and dual World Champion will be hoping to double his State title tally when he dons the red and white of Illawarra this weekend. Govers brings a powerful drag flick and 126 Kookaburra caps of experience to one of the main contenders.
Ky Willott - Newcastle
A member of the National Junior Program, Willott is a dynamic, silky-skilled, goalscoring midfielder. The 20-year-old will be trying to help the Novocastrians win back-to-back State titles, but there are higher honours on the horizon for him.
Dane Richards - Illawarra South Coast
A big, burly attacking midfielder with size and speed to burn. Richards has represented Australia at junior level and played in the inaugural Hockey One competition in 2019 with the NSW Pride.
Lain Carr - Central Coast
A highly touted defensive midfielder with great distribution skills and a hankering for tackling. Carr helped lead club side Norwest Strikers to the Sydney Premier League title last year in a series of starring performances across the final series.
Ehren Hazel - Tamworth
Another member of the all-conquering Norwest Strikers, Hazel has long been earmarked for higher honours. He’s got great 3D skills with a wicked shot on goal, but now is the time Hazel needs to realise his enormous potential.
Ryan Proctor - Metro South West
A member of the Australian Development Squad, Proctor has been a mainstay of NSW senior side’s for several years. Proctor is a dogged defender with an immense work rate and willingness to compete.
Ash Thomas - North West Sydney
Thomas is a current member of the Australian Development Squad and a Kookaburra goalkeeper in waiting. He’s a mobile shot stopper with sharp reflexes and a quick stick.
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Seven Players To Watch - Women
Alice Arnott – Tamworth
A speedy customer who possesses immense strength and composure while dribbling the ball. Arnott is not afraid to take the game on and is already part of the National Women’s Development Squad.
Morgan Blamey – North West Sydney
Expert ball carrier, savvy decision maker and another member of the Australian Development Squad. Will form an imposing midfield with running buddy Mikaela Patterson for the defending champs.
Mikaela Patterson – North West Sydney
Small in stature but big in ability, Patterson donned the green and gold Hockeyroos bodysuit for the first time in 2017. A clever and creative midfield force to be reckoned with.
Abby Wilson – North West Sydney
An aggressive type who plays with a razor sharp edge. Loves to pull the ball onto her backhand and is another NSW Pride player earmarked for bigger and better opportunities.
Sarah Johnston – Northern Sydney and Beaches
Difficult customer to take the ball off, with her indoor ability ensuring she is strong in the contest and can protect possession at all costs. Has a penchant for a give and go through the middle of the park.
Jessica Watterson – Bathurst
A dangerous, offensive weapon that will fire at will whenever she finds herself in the attacking circle. Watterson is in her mid-twenties now so also has the experience to match her grunt and desire.
Maddison Smith – Illawarra South Coast
A stoic defender with a real ‘throwback’ type of skill set. Smith has a damaging long hit and expert vision to match, which will help her side escape opposition presses.
The 2021 FieldTurf Open Men’s and Women’s Field Hockey State Championships will take place from June 12-14. For more information, visit www.hockeynsw.com.au
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