Mackay hockey talents to compete at Queensland Championships

High performance coach Melissa Sorenson gives her picks of who to watch and why ahead of this weekend’s Queensland Hockey Championships.

Mackay hockey stars Keeley Walker, Claire Colwill, Jordan Bliss and Noah Gauci. Picture: Mackay High Performance Academy

Queensland Hockey Championships kick off this weekend with Mackay stars ready to shine.

Mackay Hockey High Performance Academy coach Melissa Sorenson has offered her picks of which Mackay players to watch and why.

You can livestream the matches right here on the Daily Mercury.

 

Claire Colwill - Defence

Claire will play for the Tweed team.

"Claire is a strong defender with amazing eliminating skills. She can get around players on the field."

Hockey player Claire Colwill. Picture: Tony Martin

 

 

Keeley Walker - Attacking mid

Keeley will play for the Gold Coast.

"Keeley's work ethic, workload and speed. She's really fast carrying the ball around on the field."

Hockey player Keeley Walker. Picture: News Regional Media

 

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Noah Gauci - Striker

Noah will play on the Mackay men's team.

"Noah's a renowned drag slicker. On a penalty corner, he'll flick the ball rather than hit it getting very high speeds."

 

Hockey player Noah Gauci. Picture: News Regional Media

 

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Eddie Westcott - Defence

Eddie will play on the Mackay men's team.

"Eddie's a strong defender. He's the custodian at the back, doesn't let much through."

Eddie Westcott. Picture: Mackay High Performance Academy

 

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE

SATURDAY

8am Brisbane V Toowoomba 1

8am Men A T2 Ipswich V Mackay

9.25am Women A T1 Sunshine Coast V Townsville

9.25am Men A T2 Gold Coast V Townsville

10.50am Women B T1 Ipswich V Tweed

10.50am Men B T2 Rockhampton V Fraser Coast

12.15pm Women B T1 Gladstone V Gold Coast

12.15pm Men B T2 Toowoomba 2 V Sunshine Coast

1.40pm Women A T1 Townsville V Toowoomba 2

1.40pm Men A T2 Townsville V Brisbane

3.05pm Men B T1 Fraser Coast V Toowoomba 1

4.30pm Women A T1 Toowoomba 1 V Sunshine Coast

4.30pm Men A T2 Mackay V Gold Coast

5.55pm Women A T1 Toowoomba 2 V Brisbane

5.55pm Men A T2 Brisbane V Ipswich

7.20pm Women B T1 Tweed V Gladstone

7.20pm Men B T2 Sunshine Coast V Rockhampton

8.45pm Women B T1 Gold Coast V Ipswich

8.45pm Men B T2 Toowoomba 1 V Toowoomba 2

 

SUNDAY

8am Men A T1 Townsville V Ipswich

8am Women A T2 Townsville V Brisbane

9.25am Men A T1 Brisbane V Mackay

9.25am Women A T2 Toowoomba 2 V Toowoomba 1

10.50am Men B T1 Fraser Coast V Toowoomba 2

10.50am Women B T2 Tweed V Gold Coast

12.15pm Men B T1 Toowoomba 1 V Sunshine Coast

12.15pm Women B T2 Ipswich V Gladstone

1.40pm Men A T1 Ipswich V Gold Coast

1.40pm Women A T2 Brisbane V Sunshine Coast

3.05pm Men B T1 Toowoomba 2 V Rockhampton

4.30pm Men A T1 Mackay V Townsville

4.30pm Women A T2 Toowoomba 1 V Townsville

5.55pm Men A T1 Gold Coast V Brisbane

5.55pm Women A T2 Sunshine Coast V Toowoomba 2

7.20pm Men B T1 Sunshine Coast V Fraser Coast

7.20pm Men B T2 Rockhampton V Toowoomba 1

Monday

Finals to be confirmed

First game 7.30am

Originally published as Mackay hockey talents to compete at Queensland Championships