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.
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‘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.
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‘WTF’s going on?’: Infamous night nine Olympians faced slammer
They were just trying to support their Olympic mates but one cheeky plan landed former Kookaburra Simon Orchard and eight other Aussie Olympians inside a Brazilian jailhouse.
Hockeyroos clinch last-second draw against Argentina
No matter the deficit, Hockeyroos’ coach Katrina Powell has declared no margin is too big for her side, after Australia snatched a last-minute draw against the highly-fancied Argentina.
Ockenden’s retirement revelation as Kookaburras reach quarter final
Tom Wickham’s insane mid-air deflection and a Blake Govers’ hat trick helped Australia smash NZ 5-0, as a Kookaburras legend made a revelation about his future.
Hockeyroos respond to critics with victory over South Africa
Hockeyroos coach Trinity Powell’s decision to overlook star striker Rosie Malone has paid off as the youthful side kicked off their Paris campaign with a victory after early struggles.
Snubbed Hockeyroo set for shock code switch
A shock code switch awaits snubbed Hockeyroo Rosie Malone. Discover which sport has snapped her up and where she has signed.
Kookaburras player ratings: ‘Wow, one of his great Olympic moments’
Blake Govers’ second quarter thunderbolt and goalkeeper Andrew Charter’s batch of clutch saves allowed the Kookaburras to eke out a 1-0 victory over dour Argentina. Read the report and check out the player ratings.
Why Kookaburra amputated finger for Olympic glory
A Kookaburras defender has survived a pair of Paris warmup clashes despite losing the top third of his ring finger in a warm-up clash. Find out how, and why, he made the decision to go through with the surgery. WARNING: GRAPHIC
‘No high fives’: Why axed hockey star’s bias claim rejected
Dumped Hockeyroo Rosie Malone complained coach Katrina Powell was biased against her and did not high five her like other players as part of a failed appeal of her controversial Olympic axing.
Kookaburras warm up for Paris with Pro League triumph
The Kookaburras will fly into the Paris Olympics full of confidence after topping the table in the FIH Pro League.
Australian hockey royalty named in Territory Stingers squads
The Territory Stingers have announced their squads for the 2024 Festival of Hockey full of young talent, experienced stars and some Australian hockey royalty. See the team lists.
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