Who survives Australian hockey’s Olympic Hunger Games?
It was a brutal survival of the fittest, more Hunger Games than hockey. Now, new Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has several huge selection decisions that will shape our Olympic destiny.
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‘Childhood dream’: Townsville hockey star debuts for Kookaburras
Townsville’s Mitch Nicholson made his national debut for Australia’s hockey team last week, completing a childhood dream 23 years in the making. Find out more about his whirlwind week.
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.
‘We’re going to dominate’: Aus hockey next gen’s warning
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”.
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2000-game Dad’s Army out amid Kookas’ selection bombshells
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.
‘Broken system’: Snubbed star slams Hockey Aus for ‘power abuse’
Shunned Hockeyroo Rosie Malone says her international hockey career is over, accusing the sport of “an abuse of power and a broken system”.
Olympic great calls time on career
A five-time Olympian has made his final appearance for the Kookaburras after announcing his international retirement.
Australian hockey legend calls time on his career
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.
Hockey One grand final wraps: Thunderstix, Melbourne take titles
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.
Charter’s successor and record win: Hockey One round 6
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.
New Kookaburras coach backs return to Olympic medals in 2028
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.
Next gen keepers emerge & star reviving career: Hockey One round 4
The next generation of elite goalkeepers has emerged while a goal controversy has led to more calls for a review system to be introduced into Hockey One. Discover the biggest news from round 4 of the Hockey One series.
Hidden gem, athlete’s pneumonia: Hockey One Rnd 3 talking points
A hidden gem previously overlooked by one state is flourishing with a rival while another player has battled past walking pneumonia in order to give her side a chance in round three of the Hockey One series. Discover the biggest news from the weekend here.
Sport’s legend loses mother hours before Hall of Fame honour
Mick Fanning and Mark Skaife are among Australian Sport’s latest Hall of Fame inductees but another legend had tears flowing for a different reason. Plus, Sally Pearson and Mark Knowles share what it means to take their place among our legends.
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