Adelaide Fire – South Australia’s hockey team – is pleased to announce the final men’s and women’s squads for Season 2 of the Sultana Bran Hockey One League.
After a two-year break due to covid, Adelaide Fire is thrilled to welcome back a host of familiar faces as well as some exciting new additions for Season 2.
The women’s squad welcomes back experienced midfielder Jane Claxton after successful World Cup and Commonwealth Games campaigns which saw her achieve her 200th cap for the Hockeyroos.
Also returning from international competition with the Hockeyroos is dynamic defender Hattie Shand, along with former Hockeyroos Holly Evans-Gill and Gabi Nance. SA local dynamo who has also experienced international competition, Miki Spano, makes her return home to the Adelaide Fire.
The women’s squad sees the youthful inclusion of local emerging talent Carly Hoffmann after her recent naming in the Jillaroos squad following her strong performance in the recent Under 21 championships.
Topping up the women’s squad are international recruits from New Zealand – Izzy Gill (defender), Julia King (midfielder) and Siennah Cowles (defender). Fresh from Team USA in the FIH Pro League is goalkeeper Kelsey Bing.
“We have an exciting list with a great balance of youth and experience. This team has a proud history and we’re going to work hard to do everything we can to honour the responsibility that these selections now present to all of us,” said Adelaide Fire Women’s Head Coach Jason Butcher.
The men’s squad features some seasoned campaigners along with an influx of emerging talent. Alastair Oliver, Cameron White and Cameron Joyce make a return after featuring for the Fire in Season 1.
Striker Angus Fry comes back into the men’s squad after experiencing Season 1 as one of the youngsters in the team, along with midfielder Fred Gray who is also set to make a return home to SA after time away in Western Australia and with the Australia A Tour of Japan.
In line with the youthful inclusions the men’s squad will welcome youngster Jack Holland. Another strong contender from the recent Under 21 championships who has recently been named in the Burras squad.
Stepping outside of SA, the men’s squad will welcome talented trio from the Northern Territory – Zach Rakkas (striker), Nathan Hockman (defender) and Jye Clarke (goalkeeper).
Rounding out the men’s squad is an inclusion of interstate recruits – Christian Starkie from WA, Matthew Magann from NSW and Michael Doan from Queensland.
“The squad we have picked has a well-balanced mix of individual skill, match IQ, youth and experience. We’re excited to see this well-rounded group gel over the coming weeks and compete to the best of their abilities whilst representing South Australia as the Adelaide Fire,” said Adelaide Fire Men’s Head Coach Hugh Purvis.
Adelaide Fire’s opening fixture of Season 2 is on Saturday 1 October against the Perth Thundersticks at Perth Hockey Stadium.
The Fire will head home to host the Tassie Tigers on Saturday 8 October under lights at MATE Stadium. Other home matches include hosting NSW Pride on Friday 14 October and HC Melbourne on Thursday 3 November.
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Adelaide Fire – Women’s Squad
| Name | Club | Position |
| Amy Hammond | Grange Royals Hockey Club | Goalkeeper |
| Carly Hoffman | Port Adelaide District Hockey Club | Striker |
| Chloe Carter | Adelaide Hockey Club | Striker |
| Erin Cameron | Adelaide Hockey Club | Midfielder / Defender |
| Gabi Nance | Seacliff Hockey Club | Midfielder |
| Hattie Shand | Adelaide Hockey Club | Defender |
| Holly Evans-Gill | North East Hockey Club | Defensive Midfielder |
| Izzy Gill | Southern District Hockey Club (NZ) | Defender |
| Jane Claxton | Burnside Hockey Club | Midfielder |
| Jet Mallinson | Port Adelaide District Hockey Club | Striker |
| Julia King | Somerville Hockey Club (NZ) | Midfielder |
| Kate Holland-Smith | Seacliff Hockey Club | Attacking Midfielder |
| Kelsey Bing | Team USA Hockey (USA) | Goalkeeper |
| Kirra-Lee Pavy | Banks Hockey Club (NT) | Midfielder |
| Linzi Appleyard | Port Adelaide District Hockey Club | Defensive Midfielder |
| Lucy Holland-Smith | Seacliff Hockey Club | Attacking Midfielder |
| Lucy Sharman | Adelaide Hockey Club | Defender |
| Miki Spano | Adelaide Hockey Club | Striker |
| Sarah Harrison | Port Adelaide District Hockey Club | Attacking Midfielder |
| Siennah Cowles | Roskill-Eden Hockey Club (NZ) | Defender |
Adelaide Fire – Men’s Squad
| Name | Club | Position |
| Alastair Oliver | Seacliff Hockey Club | Midfielder |
| Angus Fry | Adelaide Hockey Club | Striker |
| Brodie Gleeson | Adelaide Hockey Club | Striker |
| Cameron Joyce | Port Adelaide District Hockey Club | Defender |
| Cameron White | Grange Royals Hockey Club | Midfielder |
| Christian Starkie | University of WA Hockey Club (WA) | Goalkeeper |
| Connor Richmond-Spouse | Seacliff Hockey Club | Defender |
| Fred Gray | Adelaide Hockey Club | Midfielder |
| Geoff Abbott | Adelaide Hockey Club | Midfielder |
| Glyn Tamlin | Seacliff Hockey Club | Defender |
| Isaac Whittaker | Port Adelaide District Hockey Club | Striker |
| Jack Holland | Adelaide Hockey Club | Striker |
| Jye Clarke | Palmerston Saints Hockey Club (NT) | Goalkeeper |
| Matthew Magann | Norwest Strikers Hockey Club (NSW) | Defender |
| Michael Doan | Eastern Suburbs Tigers Hockey Club (QLD) | Midfielder |
| Mitchell Dell | North East Hockey Club | Defender |
| Nathan Hochman | East Darwin Hockey Club (NT) | Defender |
| Tom Cleghorn | Adelaide Hockey Club | Defender |
| Will Abbott | Grange Royals Hockey Club | Striker |
| Zach Rakkas | Warratahs Hockey Club (NT) | Striker |