With only two rounds left, ONE Active Hockey One Round Six shapes as a defining moment in the race to Melbourne. From must-win clashes to the blockbuster Melbourne–Canberra doubleheader, this weekend promises season-shaping drama across every match.
NSW PRIDE vs ADELAIDE FIRE
Friday – Men 6:30pm (AEDT) | Women 8:15pm (AEDT)
Goulburn Hockey Complex, Goulburn
WOMEN: Pride and Fire fight for top spot
The Pride women enter Round Six in a strong position and field a powerful lineup headlined by Grace Stewart and Mariah Williams — a pair capable of breaking games open. Supporting them are Chelsea Holmes, Makayla Jones and Amalia Patterson forming a dynamic forward line.
Their midfield depth runs through Emmalee Croker, Jenna-Rae McIntyre and Alana Kavanagh. Defensively, Lola Dorman, Laura Reid and goalkeeper Tegan Newhouse anchor one of the league’s most reliable units.
Gouldburn local Bella Croker enters the lineup, making her debut on her home turf.
The Pride have already qualified for finals but will be looking to lock in the top of the ladder position.
Adelaide will return to the finals in 2025, bringing a stacked lineup built around Greta Hayes, Hattie Shand and Margot van Geffen who control the midfield.
Their forward threats — Annie Abbott, Katie Sharkey and Laura Barden are capable of troubling any defence, while goalkeeper Aleisha Power, Chloe Holland and Britt Wang form their defensive backbone.
MEN: Pride Strength in Depth vs Fire’s Push
The Pride men are well placed in the top four and roll out a lineup full of firepower. Blake Govers remains the league’s most feared striker, supported by attackers Jack Hayes and Toby Mallon.
In the midfield, Dylan Martin, Luke Noblett and Connor Tuddenham control the pace, with goalkeeper Ash Thomas anchoring a disciplined defensive structure.
A win strengthens their grip on a finals place — and possibly a top-two finish.
The Fire men have named an exciting Round Six group. Jeremy Hayward remains their elite drag-flicking weapon, while Hassan Singh, Bryce Hammond and Jaykay Young supply pace up front.
Midfielders Hugh Snowden and Seb Foster will be vital after last week’s inconsistency, while defenders Jethro Eustice, Trent Symss, Mitchell Dell and Ben O’Grady protect goalkeeper Leon Hayward.
Debutant Josh Ucinek comes into the Fire’s lineup bringing fresh legs against NSW Pride.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
MEN
NSW Pride: Ash Thomas, Blake Govers, Nathan Czinner, Albert Beltrán (SPN)
Adelaide Fire: Tylo Remke (SA), Jethro Eustice (SA), Leon Hayward (NZL), Jeremy Hayward
WOMEN
NSW Pride: Grace Stewart, Alana Kavanagh, Maddi Smith, Mariah Williams, Grace Young
Adelaide Fire: Breana Catley (NZL), Brittany Wang (NZL), Greta Hayes, Hattie Shand, Aleisha Power, Margot Van Geffen (NED)
2024 OVERALL POSITION
MEN
NSW Pride: 6th
Adelaide Fire: 7th
WOMEN
NSW Pride: 3rd
Adelaide Fire: 7th
2024 HEAD-TO-HEAD
NSW Pride v Adelaide Fire Men
November 16 – NSW Pride won 2-1 in Adelaide
NSW Pride v Adelaide Fire Women
November 16 – NSW Pride won 8-0 in Adelaide
TEAM LISTS
NSW Pride Men
1. Ryan Proctor, 4. Angus Callinan, 5. Ash Thomas (GK), 8. Nathanael Stewart, 11. Dylan Downey, 12. Jared Findley, 13. Blake Govers, 14. Dylan Martin, 18. Toby Mallon, 19, Jack Hayes (C), 21. Luke Noblett, 22. Connor Tuddenham, 25. Nathan Czinner, 27. Albert Beltrán, 36. Michael Taylor
Adelaide Fire Men
4. Ben O’Grady, 5. Trent Symss, 7. Richard Pautz, 9. Bryce Hammond, 11. Hugh Snowden, 12. Mitchell Dell (C), 13. Rhun Williams, 16. Tylo Remke, 19. Seb Foster, 21. Jethro Eustice, 23. Hassan Singh, 32. Jeremy Hayward, 34. Jaykay Young, 35. Joshua Ucinek, 42. Leon Hayward (GK)
NSW Pride Women
1. Lola Dorman, 5. Chelsea Holmes, 7. Grace Stewart, 8. Makayla Jones, 9. Amalia Patterson, 10. Tegan Buchanan, 14. Emmalee Croker, 15. Jenna-Rae Mcintyre, 16. Alana Kavanagh, 17. Laura Reid, 18. Bella Croker, 20. Maddi Smith (C), 22. Tegan Neowhouse (GK), 24. Mariah Williams, 32. Grace Young
Adelaide Fire Women
1. Georgina Dowd, 2. Breana Catley, 3. Emma Kitto, 4. Chloe Holland, 8. Miki Spano, 10. Brittany Wang, 12. Greta Hayes, 13. Hattie Shand (C), 14. Annalise Abbot, 15. Juliet Mallinson, 18. Katie Sharkey, 19. Aleisha Power (GK), 22. Eliza White, 23. Margot Van Geffen, 27. Laura Barden
HC MELBOURNE vs CANBERRA CHILL
Saturday – Women 6:30pm (AEDT) | Men 8:15pm (AEDT)
State Netball & Hockey Centre, Parkville
WOMEN: Finals Intensity Expected Between Evenly Matched Sides
Melbourne’s women were impressive last week and now bring a settled lineup after securing a berth in the 2025 Finals. Goal-scoring threats Sammy Love and Rosie Hope headline their attack, with midfield support from Krissy Bates, Beck Greiner and Hannah Cotter.
Defensively, Sophie Taylor, Zali Ward and goalkeeper Bridget Laurance form a solid core.
With finals already secured, Melbourne will be looking to flex their muscles at home.
The Chill women field one of the most balanced squads in the league. Midfield stars Amy Lawton and Naomi Evans lead the way, with attacking support from Olivia Shannon and Josie Lawton.
Their defensive structure centres on Claudia Johnston, Lucy Nash and goalkeeper Alyssa Smith.
With Canberra in the race for fourth, this game could carry knockout intensity for the Chill.
MEN: Melbourne Seeks Rebound, Chill Chasing Finals Surge
After a heavy defeat last week, the reigning champions look to respond with a lineup built around key attackers Craig Marais, Nathan Ephraums and Brad Marais.
Their midfield and defensive unit includes Liam Henderson, Cooper Burns, Ollie Will and Ky Willott, while Jed Snowden anchors the defence in goal.
Melbourne must lift their execution to protect their finals hopes.
The Chill men are in their best form ever and have named a dangerous lineup. The Staines brothers — Ben and Jake inject pace and creativity, with Tom Craig and James Hawke adding scoring threat.
Midfielder James Day, defender James Jewell and goalkeeper Brendan Hill provide structure and stability.
A win here could catapult Canberra into the top four.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
MEN
HC Melbourne: Liam Henderson, Nathan Ephraums, Ky Willott, Jed Snowden, Craig Marais
Canberra Chill: Davis Atkin, Kaito Tanaka (JPN), Koji Yamasaki (JPN), Jake Staines, Tom Craig
WOMEN
HC Melbourne: Hannah Cotter (NZL), Beck Greiner, Hannah Gravenall (NZL), Evie Stansby, Rosie Hope (ENG)
Canberra Chill: Alice Arnott, Amy Lawton, Anna Crowley (NZL), Olivia Shannon (NZL), Naomi Evans
2024 OVERALL POSITION
MEN
HC Melbourne: 1st – Champions
Canberra Chill: 2nd – Runners Up
WOMEN
HC Melbourne: 5th
Canberra Chill: 6th
2024 HEAD-TO-HEAD
HC Melbourne v Canberra Chill Men
November 15 – HC Melbourne won 2-1 in Canberra
December 1 – HC Melbourne won 5-2 in Hobart Grand Final
HC Melbourne v Canberra Chill Women
November 15 – HC Melbourne won 3-2 in Canberra
TEAM LISTS
HC Melbourne Men
1. Craig Marais, 3. Jonathan Bretherton, 4. Liam Henderson, 5. Cooper Burns, 7. Nathan Ephraums (C), 9. Oliver Will, 10. Brad Marais, 11. Jed Snowden (GK), 12. Connar Otterbach, 13. Daan Smits, 14. Joshua Henderson, 15. Josh Simmonds, 16. Ky Willott, 20. Nye Roberts, 23. Douglas Buckley
Canberra Chill Men
1. Koji Yamasaki, 2. Ben Staines, 4. James Day, 7. Tom Craig, 9. Jamie Hawke, 11. Charlie Dorman, 12. Jake Staines, 13. Dylan Brick, 15. Hayden Dillon (C), 17. Aidan Dooley, 18. Kaito Tanaka, 22. Darcy Macdonald, 24. Davis Atkin, 26. James Jewell, 32. Brendan Hill (GK)
HC Melbourne Women
1. Sophie Taylor, 2. Aisling Utri, 4. Rosie Hope, 5. Kristina Bates, 6. Olivia Colasurdo, 7. Ciara Utri, 8. Hannah Cotter, 13. Beck Greiner, 15. Olivia Downes, 16. Bridget Laurance (GK), 20. Zali Ward, 25. Hannah Gravenall (C), 29. Sammy Love, 30. Bianca Zurrer, 31. Evie Stansby
Canberra Chill Women
1. Mikayla Evans, 2. Olivia Shannon, 4. Amy Lawton (C), 5. Claudia Johnston, 6. Josie Lawton, 7. Naomi Evans, 10. Georgina West, 11. Alice Arnott, 14. Lucy Nash, 16. Georgie Smithers, 18. Anna Crowley, 20. Ellie Baldwin, 21. Mikaela Patterson, 24. Tess Palubiski, 27. Alyssa Smith (GK)
BRISBANE BLAZE vs TASSIE TIGERS
Sunday – Women 2:00pm (AEST) | Men 3:45pm (AEST)
Queensland State Hockey Centre, Morningside
WOMEN: Both Teams in Must-Win Territory
The Blaze women must win to stay alive. Their lineup features captain Madison Fitzpatrick, creator Claire Colwill and attacking threats Savannah and Kendra Fitzpatrick.
Midfield strength comes from Casey Dolkens, Ruby Harris and Kyra Livermore while Jordan Bliss and Tatum Stewart lead a steady defensive unit.
Debutant Ash Ensbey and youngster Laney Smith provide variety and energy.
The Tigers women also face a must-win scenario. Their lineup includes captain Maddi Brooks and key midfielders Jane Claxton and Steph Kershaw.
Attackers Taylor Brooks, Jordyn Holzberger and Roos Swann offer scoring potential, while goalkeeper Evie Dalton provides composure under pressure.
Tasmania will need a far tighter defensive performance than last week.
MEN: The Heavyweight Showdown of the Round
Brisbane produced a statement 6–0 win last week and bring elite form into Round Six. Their lineup features attacking stars Jayden Atkinson, Scott Boyde, Matt Hawthorne and finisher Joel Rintala.
Their defensive and midfield core includes Adam Imer, Hayden Pease, Corey Weyer, Jacob Whetton and Tom Wycherley.
Goalkeeper Mitch Nicholson remains one of the form players of the competition.
Tasmania enter after an emphatic 8–1 victory and boast one of the strongest Round 6 lists. Ehren Hazell, Jack Welch, Lachlan Rogers and Eddie Ockenden headline a potent attack.
Defensively, they rely on Joshua Beltz, Jeremy Edwards, Tim Deavin and goalkeeper Magnus McCausland.
With both teams in top form, this is the showdown to watch.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
MEN
Brisbane Blaze: Lachie Sharp, Corey Weyer, Jake Whetton, Joel Rintala, Mitch Nicholson, Scott Boyde (NZL)
Tassie Tigers: Josh Beltz, Eddie Ockenden, Jack Welch
WOMEN
Brisbane Blaze: Claire Colwill, Morgan Mathison, Tatum Stewart
Tassie Tigers: Maddi Brooks, Jane Claxton, Evie Dalton, Steph Kershaw
2024 OVERALL POSITION
MEN
Brisbane Blaze: 3rd
Tassie Tigers: 5th
WOMEN
Brisbane Blaze: 2nd – Runners Up
Tassie Tigers: 4th
2024 HEAD-TO-HEAD
Brisbane Blaze v Tassie Tigers Men
November 2 – Tassie Tigers won 0(3)-0(1) in Hobart
Brisbane Blaze v Tassie Tigers Women
November 2 – Tassie Tigers won 2-1 in Hobart
TEAM LISTS
Brisbane Blaze Men
1. Lachie Sharp, 3. Corey Weyer, 4. Noah Fahy, 8. Adam Imer, 10. Daykin Stanger, 12. Jake Whetton, 13. David Hubbard, 15. Jayden Atkinson, 16. Tim Howard, 17. Scott Boyde (C), 21. Matthew Hawthorne, 25. Hayden Pease, 27. Joel Rintala, 28. Tom Wycherley, 32. Mitch Nicholson (GK)
Tassie Tigers Men
1. Magnus McCausland (GK), 5. Matt Bird, 7. Ruben Hoey, 9. Jeremy Edwards, 10. Oliver Stebbings, 11. Eddie Ockenden, 13. Josh Beltz (C), 14. Jack Welch, 17. Lachlan Rogers, 19. Tim Deavin, 20. Ehren Hazell, 22. Sam McCulloch, 24. Matt Swann, 28. Oscar Sproule, 77. Keenan Johnson
Brisbane Blaze Women
1. Savannah Fitzpatrick, 3. Kendra Fitzpatrick, 4. Claire Colwill, 6. Camryn Mathison, 7. Hannah Cullum-Sanders, 9. Casey Dolkens, 10. Madison Fitzpatrick, 11. Morgan Mathison (C), 13. Karissa Van der Wath, 14. Ashleigh Ensbey, 21. Laney Smith, 22. Tatum Stewart, 23. Ruby Harris, 25. Kyra Livermore, 88. Jordan Bliss (GK)
Tassie Tigers Women
2. Tayla Claxton, 3. Phillida Bridley, 5. Zayna Jackson, 6. Louisa Jacobson, 7. Taylor Brooks, 8. Maddi Brooks (C), 10. Isabelle Kruimink, 14. Roos Swann, 17. Kathryn Lane, 18. Jane Claxton, 19. Steph Kershaw, 20. Beth Dobbie, 21. Renee Taylor, 25. Evie Dalton (GK), 28. Jordyn Holzberger
BYE – PERTH THUNDERSTICKS
The Thundersticks women regroup after an important Round 5 win, while the men use the break to reset ahead of a crucial final-round finish.
