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”.
With former coach John Longmire watching on, a number young Swans took it up to their more experience teammates in another high-intensity four-quarter hitout. Here’s how it all played out.
Australia’s Kookaburras are already making big strides under new coach Mark Hager. But, he has warned the path to the LA Olympics won’t all be smooth sailing.
It was a mixed night for Australia’s national hockey teams as the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras took on Spain in the first match of their FIH Pro League title defence in Sydney.
Australia’s national hockey sides will have an immediate opportunity to address their disappointing Paris 2024 campaigns as they prepare for the FIH Pro League matches in Sydney.
GWS are looking towards the next generation and Tasmanian James Leake is eager to break into the side. Plus the young Giant touches on his future — with the Devils entering the AFL in 2028.
The Warner brothers didn’t square up for round 2 this time, but yet again Sydney players had to be separated from one another as pre-season heats up. Plus more on a re-signed Swan.
Stephen Coniglio faced one of the “most difficult periods” of his career after injuring his shoulder last year, but is on track for round 1. Plus, see the latest from the GWS match simulation.
Jason Sangha was captain the night Sydney Thunder was skittled for 15. Then, he spent years out of the team. As LACHLAN MCKIRDY explains, it’s why he’s savouring every moment of his first BBL final.
There was no love lost in Sydney on Friday with coach Dean Cox forced to step in when tensions boiled over during match-sim. And it wasn’t the only eye-catching moment of the heated session.