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Women's 2025 State Teams Announced

Thank you to all the players who have nominated for this year’s WA master’s teams to compete in the Nationals in Hobart in September/October 2025. Also, a big thank you for all the selectors and OFT for your commitment and efforts getting the teams selected. We appreciate everything you do for Masters.

For those players who missed out on selections, if you are still interested to compete in this year’s Nationals, we are happy to place you on the WA Pick Up list, for you to be selected in other State teams. If keen, please email Gail Anderson (gail-anderson10@hotmail.com ).

Congratulations to the following players selected in our WA Women’s Masters Teams:

Over 34s 
Coach  Elisabeth Smith 
Manager  Tania  Dickson 
Physio  Patrick  Renner 
  Maxine  Christie 
  Jessica  Hardman 
  Kimberly  Young 
  Shona  Haynes
  Amy  Harken (GK)
  Melissa  Luff
  Adrienne  Devine 
  Sara  Johnson 
  Nicola  Farrow 
  Sally  Brown 
  Courtney  Robinson 
  Kylie  Hall 
  Rina  Hughes 
  Allyce  Sewell 
  Shan  Le Roux 
  Darelle Grinsell
Train On Anna  Scheer (GK)
Train On Jane  Reid 

 

Over 40s (39s)
Coach  Thor  Amundsen
Manager  Lyn  Piper 
Physio  Patrick  Renner 
  Jacinta Amundsen
  Prue Blaine
  Jenna Brown
  Anna Cook
  Dale Cronje
  Nicole Geary
  Emily Hegney
  Charlotte Hogarth (GK)
  Clare King
  Jaci MacPherson
  Jodie Mellor
  Renae Parsons
  Bronwyn Poustie
  Tanya Storer
  Tahryn Trevenen
  Clare van den Berg (GK)
  Sune van der Linde

 

Over 45s (44s)
Coach  Jo  Sgro 
Manager  Donna  Treloar 
  Cara  Bothwick 
  Rachel  Sherborne 
  Shayne  Wass
  Natasha  Epari 
  Jenelle  Forrest 
  Kelly  Barr 
  Fleur  Ford 
  Selena  Corbitt 
  Emily  Holt 
  Belinda  O'Reilly 
  Rhiannon Stewart 
  Terri  Herbert 
  Stacey  Hamilton 
  Anna  Byrne 
  Zirkea Krige (GK)
  Gillian Harrowfield 
Train On Liz Woodberry

 

Over 50s (49s)
Coach  Charlene  Miller 
Manager  Carrie  Parsons 
  Dirranie Kirby (GK)
  Lyndsay Daw (GK)
  Elizabeth Stratton 
  Sinead French-Bluhm
  Michelle  Ericsson
  Joanna  Muntz
  Tina  Parker 
  Jodi  Nield 
  Hayley  Patton
  Katy  Vipond 
  Karen  Richards 
  Jodie  George 
  Nicole  Ilich 
  Venessa  Carmody 
  Kelli  Reilly
  Linda  Hart 
Train On Claire Goss

 

Over 55s (54s)
Coach  Nathan  Smoker 
Manager  Pat  Scott 
  Anna  Taylor 
  Julie  DeSilva 
  Michele  Clement 
  Robyn  Himbeck 
  Megan  Caporn 
  Ellie  Munt 
  Jean-Marie  Rudd 
  Marianne Tanna 
  Danielle Darragh
  Lisa  Hodge 
  Bernie  Landels  
  Samatha  Cameron 
  Anita  Scott
  Joh  Perry (GK)
  Suzanne  Bowyer 
  Rebecca  McGinn 

 

Over 60s (59s)
Coach  Troy  Kelly 
Manager  Adrienne  Holt 
  Alison  Hoy 
  Helen  Rule 
  Julie  Waddell 
  Vicki  McAllister 
  Judy  Baliff 
  Susan  Clark 
  Clare  Wright 
  Jill  Van Duuren
  Suzanne  Stoate 
  Sally  Barrett
  Kylie  Elston 
  Anne-Maree  Foster 
  Tiki  Kelsey 
  Wendy  Stone (GK)
  Pippa  Button 
  Jocelyn  Henly 
Train On Tracy Taylor

 

Over 65s (64s)
Coach  Suzanne Woods 
Manager  Lauren  Newman  
  Karen Bussell
  Rosemary Cahill
  Kim Chandler
  Sally Dare
  Gaye Edwards
  Lindy  Coss (GK)
  Tracey Hough
  Ingrid Matthews
  Alison McVee
  Anne Serafini
  Helen Smith
  Eleanor Staples
  Pearl Watene
  Deborah Whiting
  Suzanne Wood
  Karen  Judge 

 

Over 70s (69s)
Coach  Damian  Della 
Manager  Janine  Tate 
  Karen  Allan 
  Maris  Margetts
  Roslyn  Medbury 
  Margaret  Knapp 
  Lynette   Stowe
  Beverley   Stanes 
  Trish  Leo 
  Betty  Bryant 
  Gail  Anderson 
  Ricky  Whelan 
  Jill  Sheehan
  Marion  Ewing (GK)
  Sue  Gallingah (GK)
  Margie  McIlwane
  Janese McDougall 
  Peta Kelsey 

 

 

 

OFT for Women's Masters Hockey 2025 Hobart

Congratulations to the OFT placed into the following teams:

 
Coach 
Manager
0ver 34
Elisabeth Smith
Tania Dickson
over 39
Thor Amundsen
Lyn Piper
over 44
Joanne Sgro
Donna Treloar
over 49
Charlene Miller 
Carrie Parsons
over 54
Nathan Smoker 
Pat Scott
over 59
Troy Kelly
Adrienne Holt
over 64
Suzanne Wood
Lauren Newman
over 69
Damian Della
Janine Tate

Update on Trials at UWA

Saturday 12th April 2025 

7am        34, 39, 44, 49s 

9am         54, 59, 64, 69s

Sunday 13th April 2025

8am      34, 39, 44, 49s

9am      54, 59, 64, 69s

No state or Australian colours

The canteen will not be opening.

 

 

 

WA Women's Masters OFTs Announced 2025

Congratulations to the following women's teams coaches who have appointed:
Elisabeth Smith, Charlene Miller, Thor Amundsen, Joanne Sgro, Damian Della, Troy Kelly, Suzanne Wood, Nathan Smoker
 
Congratulations to the following women's teams managers who have been appointed:
Pat Scott, Adrienne Holt, Janine Tate, Lyn Piper, Tania Dickson, Carrie Parsons, Donna Treloar, Lauren Newman
 
Congratulations to the following Medical appointment:
Patrick Renner
 
Coaches and Managers will not be aligned to any team until player nominations are in.
 
Championships to take place in Hobart from 23rd September to 5th October, 2025
 
WAMHC

WA Men's Masters OFTs Announced 2025

Congratulations to the following men's teams OFT who have appointed:
 
 
  2025 OFT Appointments for Mens Masters State Tournament
  AGE Group Manager  Coach 
35's 34 - 38 Martin Ferrari Julie Branley
40's 39 - 43 Vacant Vacant
45's 44 - 48 Antony Eaton Vacant
45's Div 2 Vacant Damien Pougnault
50's 49 - 53 Scott Fraser Alan Kearnan
55's 54 - 58 Stewart McDonald Alan Colthart
60's 59 - 63 Paula Dick Brian Saxby
60's Div 2 Naomi Noble Michael Jensen
65's 64 - 68 Lynn Lockett Stephen Pestana
70's 69 - 73 Shane Knapp Wayne Cutler
75's 74 - 78 William Campbell Butch Worth
80's 79 -  Vacant Vacant
 
 
Trials are scheduled to take place on Monday Evening 2 June at PHS (34s to 60s) and Wednesday 4 June from 11am at PHS.
 
WAMHC

2025 Men's & Women's NOMINATIONS FOR WA STATE MASTER TEAMS OPEN

Also, the National Championships this year will be the selection tournamanet for the 2026 WORLD CUP!

Hockey WA and the WA Masters Hockey Committee are pleased to announce that Nominations are open 
for players for 2025 Men’s and Women’s State Masters Teams.

You must be registered and logged-in to this website to be able to nominate.

WA Over 40's - 2014 Match Reports

 


WA vs NSW - Saturday, October 4, 2014


The game commenced at a fast pace and it was apparent early on that WA had the upper hand. A series of good plays and disciplined transfer saw WA retain a lot of the possession early on, creating a number of goal scoring opportunities. 

A lapse in the structure half way through the first half gave NSW their first strike at our goal. It looked like NSW was going to open the scoring against the run of play, but a breath-taking stick save on the goal line by Tim Ashford denied them the honour. 3 minutes later Murray McIntyre scored a brilliant open field goal, trapping a searing pass from David Perry that pierced the NSW midfield, dribbling to the left base line and slipping it neatly past Jason Billsborough in goals. This reinforced the team’s confidence and two more quick goals by Craig Emslie and Chris Rouke followed in the 26th and 28th minutes respectively. 

Despite NSW looking defeated at this point, Adrian Jones managed to score 3 minutes before the end of the first half. Not to be outdone, Mike Illingworth slotted his first goal in the roof of the NSW net, just 30 seconds before half time. 
Half time score 4-1 to WA. 

The second half opened with two more field goals from WA in the 41st and 43rd minutes, giving Murray McIntyre and Craig Emslie their second goals and taking the score to 6-1. NSW appeared to drop their heads after the great solo run from Richard Gardiner down the left wing and lay-off to Ems. Down but not out, Dean Tyler from NSW responded, scoring in the 46th minute with a well controlled finish past Cameron Robinson in goals. 

The game degenerated a little from this point on and the umpires started to wield their authority. Stewart McDonald picked up a green card and a penalty stroke was awarded to WA in 51st minute after a blistering ‘toma’ from Murray McIntyre was stopped by a NSW player on the line. Iain Kirkaldy converted the stroke. 3 minutes later David Dart from NSW converted a penalty stroke taking the score 7-3. NSW had clearly shown their resolve in the second half, giving WA a little more to think about. 

Man-of-the-Match for NSW was Scott Hamilton, Man-of-the-match for WA was Murray McIntyre. 

Result: WA 7 – NSW 3 


WA vs TAS - Monday, October 6, 2014


Game two for WA was against the old adversary TAS. It was evident from early on that the Tasmanians would sit back in a half court press and try to absorb the pressure.  
The first quarter was dominated by a wave of attacks from WA, each time being frustrated by the resistant TAS defence and brilliance of goalkeeper Peter Gaggin. 
In the 19th minute Murray McIntyre finally put WA ahead with a scorching cover drive into the roof of the net during a penalty corner play. 
WA had control and possession for most of the half but couldn't convert numerous opportunities.  
A penalty stroke was awarded to WA in the 30th minute and captain Allan Colthart converted to take the score to 2-0. 

Half time score 2-0 to WA. 

The second half saw both teams creating opportunities and it was only in the 55th minute, Damian Smith scored a field goal for Tasmania.  
Memories of the game in Sydney in 2013 came back where WA let go a 4-0 lead at half time to end in a 4-4 draw. However, it was not to be, in the 60th minute Dave Hurst drove home a well struck shot through the legs of Peter Gaggin for WA’s 3rd goal. The goal came from a structured passage of play that started in WA’s left defence, moved to the right attack and finally transferred back to the left Top D. A dummy slip from Iain Kirkaldy left Hurst with enough time to compose the shot.  

Result: WA 3 – TAS 1 

Goal scorers: McIntyre, Colthart, Hurst 

Man-of-the-Match for Tasmania was goalkeeper Peter Gaggin.  
Man-of-the-Match for WA was Nigel Land. 


WA vs WAC - Tuesday, October 7, 2014


Game 3 for WA 40’s was against the country boys (WAC). In true home-town spirit the game started with a line up on the centre line and a shake of the hands.  
WAC came out hard from the first whistle and marked up tightly on WA’s attack forwards and inners.  
WAC had their first real chance to take the lead in the 12th minute but failed to convert.  
In the 19th minute Mike Illingworth touched in a goal over the line after a weaving run and strike by Murray McIntyre was deflected by goalkeeper Adrian Gould.  
A minute later, Murray McIntyre was back to his best weaving in and out of the defence to claim his own field goal in the 20th minute. 
Despite the persistent pressure from WA, WAC continued to stick to a game plan and retained a tight structure, with Shane Jamieson having great impact in the half line with some excellent tackles.  
In the 30th minute goalkeeper Adrian Gould ended Craig Emslie’s solo run in the D resulting in a penalty stroke which was expertly converted by Craig, taking the score to 3-0.  
2 minutes later, WA captain Allan Colthart scored from a short corner with a drag flick.  
Half time score, 4-0 to WA 

WA continued to apply pressure in the second half retaining possession and transferring the ball from wing to wing resulting in a number of goal scoring opportunities.  
Craig Emslie bagged his second goal in the 48th minute with a typical Ems trademark goal mouth diving deflection on the end of a slip from Murray McIntyre.  
Not to be outdone, Murray scored his second goal in the 70th minute with a well-directed hit from left of the castle after WA had been awarded another short corner.  

Two green cards were issued during the game to Allan Colthart (WA) and Matt Milner (WAC) respectively.  
Final score 6-0 to WA. 
Man-of-the-Match for WA, Patrick Knott. Man-of-the-Match for WAC, Shane Jamieson. 


WA vs QLD - Thursday, October 9, 2014


WA’s 4th Game was against Queensland, traditionally always a hard game for both sides and this was no different despite the end scoreline. 
Qld came out hard from the start pressing deep into WA’s defence and putting the midfield and defence under pressure right from the first whistle.  
A number of opportunities were created from both teams in the first Quarter.  
Qld goalkeeper Peter Keeble denying Dave Hurst on two occasions from well-struck strikes and WA’s Damon Diletti likewise making it difficult for the Qld forwards.  
Grant Smith was brilliant as usual, showing his turn of speed and creative play for Qld.  

The scoring opened in the 18th minute when Murray McIntyre slotted a push under the pads of goalkeeper Peter Keeble to put WA in front.  
Half time score was 1-0 to WA. 
Murray then bagged his second 4 minutes into the second half.  
WA started to retain possession of the ball but a turnover in the 13th minute allowed Qld to score through Glen Debule. 

19 minutes into the 2nd half WA got their 3rd goal from a carefully placed slip pass from Stuart McDonald to Craig Emslie.  
In the 59th minute, Paul Armitage started a passage of play from WA’s defensive circle which saw WA make 6 precise passes and McIntyre claimed his hatrick.  

A tough game for both sides and the final score was 4-1 to WA.  

Man-of-the-Match for WA was Stuart McDonald 
Man-of-the-Match for Qld was David Cole.


Semi-Final - WA vs QLD - Friday, October 10, 2014


WA finished 1st after the round games, unbeaten with 20 goals for and 4 against. The semifinal was against Qld who finished 4th on the log.  
WA only needed a draw to go through to the Grand Final, Qld had to win the match to proceed. 
The match was always going to be tough given the history between the two sides. The first half saw WA and Qld battling for possession. Qld had changed their game plan from previous encounters, sitting back in a half court press for most of the time and turning on a press much less frequently than usual.  
Both teams created numerous opportunities and until the 32nd minute you really couldn’t pick a clear winner.  
Craig Emslie broke the ice with a typical EM’s finish to a goal mouth opportunity.  
Some relief for the local boys, half time score 1-0 to WA. 

The 2nd half started with even more intensity and Qld were awarded a penalty corner in the 13th minute.  
A hard struck hit from the top of the D into goalkeeper Cameron Robinson was converted by Chris Forte; Qld were on the board, 1-1.  
3 minutes later, after a penalty corner was awarded to WA, Qld defended with ease and hit back with a fast break-away. Grant Smith completed a brilliant one-handed diving field goal which lobbed the sliding Cameron Robinson to find the back of an empty net.  

Qld were ahead 2-1.  
WA now saw the prospect of not making the Grand Final and Qld’s defence remained solid. The game had really changed hands now and WA had to work really hard to get it back.  
With 15 minutes to go, WA levelled the match at 2-2 after Craig Emslie bagged his second goal of the match.  

Four minutes later, Murray McIntyre converted a goal mouth scramble to take WA into a 3-2 lead.  
What a roller-coaster of a match.  
Things were looking up again and there was 10 minutes of play left. WA were awarded a penalty corner in the 62nd minute which Qld defended and made another fast break.  
Once again, Qld managed to turn the table and Chris Thomas scored for Qld’s 3rd goal, 3-3.  

The last 5 minutes were playing out like a Stephen King novel, it could go either way.  
Both teams found themselves creating last minute opportunities and in the dying moments of the game, Qld really came close to taking the match, with Dion Phillips narrowly missing a lifted deflection which would have ended the battle.  

What a crowd pleaser, the game ended at 3-3 and WA taking the final spot in the Grand Final to play NSW. 

Result: WA 3 - QLD 3


Final WA vs NSW - Saturday, October 11, 2014


The final championship game against NSW started slowly for WA. A customary 19th minute goal did not come until the 33rd minute when a diving Craig Emslie opened the scoring with a brilliantly executed one handed lunge to beat the NSW goalkeeper.  

Half time score 1-0 to WA. With all going to plan, WA started the second half with more confidence. A penalty corner awarded in the ninth minute saw a well-directed hit from Murray McIntyre at the top of the ‘D’ to the outstretching stick of Craig Emslie. 2-0 WA. 
Not less than 5 minutes later, Dave Hurst intercepted a loose ball on the half way line and drove home the 3rd goal for WA through the legs of the indecisive NSW goalkeeper. 
The smell of victory once again filled the air.  
A token goal for NSW from David Dart in the 57th minute was countered in the 63rd minute by a weaving run through several NSW defenders and a mind-blowing strike from Iain Kirkaldy to claim WA’s fourth goal.  
WA sealed the match in the 67th minute with a 3rd field goal from Craig Emslie, a hatrick for the grand final.  

Final Score 5-1 to WA. 

Congratulations to the following players for their selection to represent Australia teams in 2015: 
David Perry, Brian Siva and Murray McIntyre (40’s) 
Allan Colthart, Craig Emslie (45’s).