REVEALED: Top 20 men and women Cairns hockey players from the 2024 season
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It was another incredible year for Cairns Hockey with breakout players and even an international star returning for a game.
But who are the top 10 players from 2024 for both men’s and women’s competitions?
See the full list below and vote for the best player of 2024.
Top 10 Male Players:
Josh Standage
Club: Souths
Position: Midfielder
Josh is a dynamic and explosive midfielder. Able to create a chance out of nothing and is
never far away from the action.
Josh Sutton
Club: Brothers
Position: Striker
The most prolific striker in 2024, able to score from anywhere in the circle. Josh finished the
season with 17 goals, including 4 goals in a single game.
Dion Woodhouse
Club: Saints
Position: Defender
Dion was a huge part of Saint’s premiership winning team, anchoring the defence. He was
also awarded the 2024 A Grade Men’s player of the year.
Liam Whipp
Club: Souths
Position: Defender
Liam is a key leader and player for Souths. Calm and composed in defence, but also
chipped in with 6 goals across the season.
Hayden Lane
Club: Souths
Position: Striker
Hayden was a key part of South’s potent attack in 2024. He played a huge role in setting up
goals for his fellow strikers, while also getting his fair share.
Nathan Winkel
Club: Brothers
Position: Midfielder
Nathan is an aggressive, forward-thinking midfielder. He played a huge part in Brother's
dynamic and effective attack.
Deejay Mann
Club: Trinity Stingers
Position: Defender
Deejay is an explosive player, both with and without the ball. His power and speed saved his
team on many occasions.
Hadyn Steele
Club: Trinity Stingers
Position: Defender
Hadyn is one of the most consistent players at Cairns Hockey, organising and controlling his
team from the back. He also loves to fly forward and make game-changing plays.
Oliver Donnelly
Club: Saints
Position: Midfielder
Oliver is one of Cairns Hockey’s up and coming superstars. While still being young, he is
strong and powerful and plays with an unmatched intensity.
Conor Puri
Club: Souths
Position: Defender
Conor is a brick wall for Souths and played a huge role in their minor premiership. He is
reliable and composed, rarely making a mistake.
Top 10 Female Players
Hannah Sealby
Club: Saints
Position: Midfielder
Hannah is an intelligent and composed player. She was a key leader for Saints and finished
as the 2024 Player of the Year in the A grade women’s competition.
Shaylee Atkinson
Club: Brothers
Position: Midfielder
Shaylee was a key part of Brothers star midfield. Often being the one to make the game-
winning pass or run, Shaylee was awarded Player of the Final in the A Grade women’s final
in 2024.
Juliana Carreras
Club: Trinity Stingers
Position: Midfielder
Juliana is a strong, powerful midfielder. She loves to drive up the field and is very difficult to
stop when she does.
Haylee Brodin
Club: Saints
Position: Midfielder
A major part of Saint’s premiership-winning side. Hayley is composed and intelligently
controls the game.
Sachi Shiraki
Club: Trinity Stingers
Position: Striker
Sachi is a talented and skilful striker. She is able to keep possession under a lot of pressure
and often finds a way through traffic.
Leigh Thomas
Club: Brothers
Position: Midfielder
Leigh is one of the main leaders in a talented Brother’s team. She controls the game from
midfield and dictates everything her team does.
Zara Seivers
Club: Saints
Position: Midfielder
Zara is on of Cairns Hockey’s young superstars. She is an explosive player and is a focal
point every time Saints play.
Giaan Tippet
Club: Souths
Position: Midfielder
Another dynamic young player. Giaan is one of the fastest players in Cairns and is nearly
impossible to stop when she gets into space.
Mia Richardson
Club: Brothers
Position: Midfielder
Mia is an absolute workhorse in Brother’s midfield. She is never far away from the action
and always finds a way to make an impact.
Caitlin Geraghty
Club: Souths
Position: Midfielder
During the first half of the season Caitlin was one of the best players in the competition. An
intelligent and dynamic player, Caitlin was often the difference-maker for Souths.
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