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REVEALED: Top 20 men and women Cairns hockey players from the 2024 season

It was an incredible year for Cairns Hockey with plenty of breakout players which finished with the Saints claiming both A grade premiership titles. VOTE NOW for the best hockey player in Cairns >>>

Souths midfielder Caitlin Geraghty in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Souths midfielder Caitlin Geraghty in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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:

Souths midfielder Josh Standage in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Souths midfielder Josh Standage in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Brothers midfielder Josh Sutton in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Brothers midfielder Josh Sutton in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Saints defender Dion Woodhouse in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Saints defender Dion Woodhouse in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Souths defender Liam Whipp in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Souths defender Liam Whipp in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Souths striker Hayden Lane in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Souths striker Hayden Lane in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Trinity Stingers defender Haydn Steele in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Trinity Stingers defender Haydn Steele in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Saints midfielder Oliver Donnelly in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Saints midfielder Oliver Donnelly in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Souths defender Conor Puri in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Souths defender Conor Puri in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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

Saints midfielder Hannah Sealby in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Saints midfielder Hannah Sealby in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Brothers midfielder Shaylee Atkinson in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Brothers midfielder Shaylee Atkinson in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Trinity Stingers midfielder Juliana Carreras in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Trinity Stingers midfielder Juliana Carreras in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Saints midfielder Haylee Brodin in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Saints midfielder Haylee Brodin in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

Haylee Brodin

Club: Saints

Position: Midfielder

A major part of Saint’s premiership-winning side. Hayley is composed and intelligently

controls the game.

Trinity Stingers striker Sachi Shiraki in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Trinity Stingers striker Sachi Shiraki in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Brothers midfielder Leigh Thomas in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Brothers midfielder Leigh Thomas in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Saints midfielder Zara Seivers in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Saints midfielder Zara Seivers in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Souths midfielder Giaan Tippet in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Souths midfielder Giaan Tippet in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Brothers midfielder Mia Richardson in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Brothers midfielder Mia Richardson in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Souths midfielder Caitlin Geraghty in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe
Souths midfielder Caitlin Geraghty in action for Cairns Hockey. Picture: Brett Pascoe

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.

Originally published as REVEALED: Top 20 men and women Cairns hockey players from the 2024 season

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