Round 6 of the ONE Active Hockey One League delivered decisive performances, major finals ramifications and no shortage of scoreboard action as teams continued their push toward the postseason. The men’s top four is now officially locked in, while in the women’s competition one finals place remains up for grabs heading into the final round.
NSW PRIDE vs ADELAIDE FIRE
Goulburn Hockey Complex, Friday
Women: NSW Pride 2 def. Adelaide Fire 0 – Highlights
The Pride women continued their unbeaten run with a composed 2–0 win. The highlight came from Grace Stewart, who delivered a spectacular tomahawk finish to give NSW the lead. The Pride controlled the tempo, shutting down Adelaide’s attacking threats to bank another clean sheet and another step closer to the minor premiership.
Men: NSW Pride 6 def. Adelaide Fire 1 – Highlights
NSW Pride opened the weekend in ruthless fashion, powering to a 6–1 victory to confirm their place in the finals. Blake Govers was unstoppable, netting four goals while Jared Findley and Nathan Czinner added one each as the Pride attack overwhelmed Adelaide throughout the contest. The Fire’s lone strike came from Jeremy Hayward, who delivered a trademark penalty corner drag flick to pull one back, but the Pride’s control across all four quarters proved too strong.
HC MELBOURNE vs CANBERRA CHILL
State Netball & Hockey Centre, Saturday
Women: HC Melbourne 2 (3) def. Canberra Chill 2 (2) – Highlights
A tight and high-quality battle saw HCM claim a crucial shootout win after a 2–2 draw in regulation. Sammy Love opened the scoring for Melbourne before Rebecca Greiner added their second. Canberra responded strongly through Olivia Shannon and Georgie West, who both found the net to bring the Chill level and force the game into a shootout. HCM remained composed from the spot, edging the shootout 3–2 to secure the bonus point.
Men: HC Melbourne 9 def. Canberra Chill 1 – Highlights
Hockey Club Melbourne produced the biggest offensive display of the round, dismantling Canberra 9–1 to stay atop the ladder. Nathan Ephraums continued his impressive campaign with four goals, while Craig Marais and Dan Smits each netted doubles. Will Oliver also added one to his name as HC Melbourne flexed their muscles with a nine-goal performance. Canberra fought gamely and found reward through Hayden Dillon, who produced the Chill’s only goal of the night.
BRISBANE BLAZE vs TASSIE TIGERS
Queensland State Hockey Centre, Sunday
Women: Tassie Tigers 2 (2) def. Brisbane Blaze 2 (0) – Highlights
An entertaining clash ended level at 2–2 before the Tigers delivered a flawless shootout performance. Maddi Brooks played a starring role for Tassie, scoring in regulation and coolly converting again to force the match to shootouts. For the Blaze, Sav Fitzpatrick and Hannah Callum-Sanders each struck to keep Brisbane in the hunt early on, but Tassie’s precision in the shootout proved decisive as they claimed it 2–0.
Men: Tassie Tigers 3 (3) def. Brisbane Blaze 3 (2) – Highlights
A thrilling contest in Hobart saw the Tigers edge Brisbane in a shootout after a 3–3 draw in regulation time. Oscar Sproule starred for Tassie with two goals, while Eddie Ockenden added another in a strong home performance. Brisbane matched them punch for punch, with Corey Weyer bagging two goals and Lachy Sharp adding one of his own. With the match locked at full time, Tassie held their nerve to claim the shootout 3–2, adding a valuable bonus point.
Women’s Finals Picture
NSW Pride – Locked in and minor premiership
Hockey Club Melbourne – Locked in
Adelaide Fire – Locked in
– One spot remains, with Canberra Chill, Tassie Tigers and the Perth Thundersticks all still alive in the battle for fourth.
Men’s Finals Picture – LOCKED IN
The top four is now confirmed for 2025:
– Hockey Club Melbourne
– Brisbane Blaze
– Tassie Tigers
– NSW Pride
The minor premiership remains alive heading into Round 7.