After an unprecedented season of free agency, the One Active Hockey One League is back with blockbuster clashes, fresh rivalries and international stars lighting up the turf. The 2025 season launches under new naming rights partner One Active, with every one of Australia’s 48 Kookaburras and Hockeyroos players committed, plus a sprinkling of international signings.
Round One delivers a grand final rematch, fierce border battles and the Bass Strait showdown — the perfect launchpad for a season of speed, skill and drama.
Every match of the One Active Hockey One League 2025 Season is LIVE and free on 7plus.
Tickets for all matches are available now through Intix.
BRISBANE BLAZE v PERTH THUNDERSTICKS
Friday, 6.30pm AEST (Men) 8.15pm AEST (Women)
Queensland State Hockey Centre, Brisbane
The season opens with a blockbuster double header.
In the men’s clash, Brisbane’s Jake Whetton, Jayden Atkinson and Joel Rintala will be out with a point to prove. Rintala, overlooked for the recent Oceania Cup, will be desperate to remind selectors of his scoring touch that included 13 goals in 16 appearances. A new-look Perth will counter with a youthful brigade featuring several debutants and lean on the leadership of national stars Jake and Tom Harvie plus James Collins to steady the ship.
The women’s fixture is a direct replay of the 2024 Grand Final, where Perth completed an unbeaten season with a commanding 4–1 victory over Brisbane. That result still stings for the Blaze, who now have the chance to exact revenge on opening night. Perth bolster their formidable attack with former Hockeyroo Maddi Radcliff, whilst Penny Squibb and goalkeeper Zoe Newman will be eager to restate their Hockeyroos credentials. Brisbane’s exciting forwards Hannah Cullum-Sanders, Jade Smith and Ruby Harris will look to ignite the home crowd, while debutant opposition coaches Angie Lambert (Blaze) and Steph Andrews (Thundersticks) vie for early bragging rights.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
MEN
Brisbane Blaze: Jake Whetton, Joel Rintala, Mitch Nicholson, Scott Boyde (NZL)
Perth Thundersticks: Jake Harvie, Tom Harvie, James Collins, Brodee Foster
WOMEN
Brisbane Blaze: Claire Colwill, Morgan Mathison, Jade Smith, Tatum Stewart
Perth Thundersticks: Courtney Schonell, Penny Squibb, Kaitlin Nobbs, Karri Somerville, Zoe Newman, Lexie Pickering
2024 OVERALL POSITION
MEN
Brisbane Blaze: 3rd
Perth Thundersticks: 4th
WOMEN
Brisbane Blaze: 2nd – Runners Up
Perth Thundersticks: 1st – Champions
2024 HEAD-TO-HEAD
Brisbane Blaze v Perth Thundersticks Men
December 1 – Perth Thundersticks won 4-1 in Hobart Grand Final
Brisbane Blaze v Perth Thundersticks Women
December 1 – Brisbane Blaze won 4-3 in Hobart Bronze Medal Match
TEAM LISTS
Brisbane Blaze Men
6. Kyle Jeffrey-Prestwich, 8. Adam Imer, 11. Michael Francis, 12. Jake Whetton, 13. David Hubbard, 14. Joseph Sandor, 15. Jayden Atkinson, 17. Scott Boyde, 18. Ryan Wilcox, 24. Diarmid Chappell, 25. Hayden Pease, 26. Elijah Mathewson, 27. Joel Rintala, 28. Tom Wycherley, 32. Mitchell Nicholson (gk)
Perth Thundersticks Men
1. Sam Ashton, 4. Jake Harvie, 5. Angus Adamson, 7. Zach Rakkas, 8. Zed Kearnan, 10. Max Freedman, 11. Tom Harvie, 12. Marshall Puzey, 14. Chaz Davies, 15. Liam Flynn, 16. Brodee Foster, 17. Ethan Boucher, 18. Christian Starkie (gk), 26. James Collins, 43. Harry Goulding
Brisbane Blaze Women
4. Claire Colwill, 6. Camryn Mathison, 7. Hannah Cullum-Sanders, 8. Dayle Dolkens, 9. Casey Dolkens, 11. Morgan Mathison, 12. Jade Smith, 13. Karissa van der Wath, 15. Jade Reid, 20. Jamie-Lee Surha, 21. Laney Smith, 22. Tatum Stewart, 23. Ruby Harris, 25. Kyra Livermore, 88. Jordan Bliss (gk)
Perth Thundersticks Women
2. Jolie Sertorio, 3. Neasa Flynn, 4. Madi Ratcliffe, 5. Courtney Schonell, 6. Sarah Byrnes, 7. Penny Squibb, 10. Jesse Reid, 12. Liné Malan, 13. Caitlyn Templeman, 14. Saysha Pillay, 17. Annie Gibbs, 18. Kaitlin Nobbs, 20. Karri Somerville, 22. Zoe Newman (gk), 26. Lexie Pickering
CANBERRA CHILL v NSW PRIDE
Saturday, 2.00pm AEDT (Women) 3.45pm AEDT (Men)
EPC Solar Hockey Stadium, Canberra
The Chill welcome NSW Pride to the capital in a Saturday showcase that promises plenty of fireworks.
For the women, all eyes will be on Alice Arnott as she lines up against her former Pride teammates, alongside star New Zealand acquisitions Olivia Shannan and Anna Crowley. Canberra will be hoping to give her plenty of supply, while NSW look to emerging talents Makayla Jones and Amalia Patterson to step into bigger roles. There’s also a dream debut for Canberra goalkeeper Alyssa Smith as she pushes for higher honours.
On the men’s side, Canberra will start hot favourites after last year’s silver medal and they’ll be looking for a strong defensive start to life without retired goalkeeper Andrew Charter. Davis Atkin, Anand Gupte and Jay MacDonald will all be eager to showcase their pedigree in front of national selectors. The Pride, however, will be led by skipper Blake Govers and know how to spoil the party — the last time they visited Canberra in 2023, they edged the Chill 3–2 in a thriller, underlining just how fine the margins are in this border rivalry.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
MEN
Canberra Chill: Anand Gupte, Davis Atkin, Kaito Tanaka (JPN), Koji Yamasaki (JPN)
NSW Pride: Ash Thomas, Blake Govers, Nathan Czinner, Albert Beltrán (SPN)
WOMEN
Canberra Chill: Amy Lawton, Alice Arnott, Anna Crowley (NZL), Olivia Shannon (NZL)
NSW Pride: Grace Stewart, Alana Kavanagh, Maddi Smith, Abby Wilson, Mariah Williams, Grace Young
2024 OVERALL POSITION
MEN
Canberra Chill: 2nd – Runners Up
NSW Pride: 6th
WOMEN
Canberra Chill: 6th
NSW Pride: 3rd
2024 HEAD-TO-HEAD
Canberra Chill v NSW Pride Men
November 24 – Canberra Chill won 3-2 away in Goulburn
Canberra Chill v NSW Pride Women
November 24 – NSW Pride won 3-0 at home in Goulburn
TEAM LISTS
Canberra Chill Men
1. Koji Yamasaki, 2. Ben Staines, 3. Anand Gupte, 4. James Day 5. Jesse Absolom, 11. Charlie Dorman, 12. Jake Staines, 15. Hayden Dillon, 17. Aiden Dooley, 18. Kaito Tanaka, 22. Darcy Macdonald, 23. Jay Macdonald, 24. Davis Atkin, 26. James Jewell, 27. Max Robson (gk)
NSW Pride Men
1. Ryan Proctor, 4. Angus Callinan, 5. Ash Thomas (gk), 9. Jack Marshall, 12. Jared Findley, 13. Blake Govers, 14. Dylan Martin, 16. Brayden Sutherland, 19, Jack Hayes, 21. Luke Noblett, 22. Connor Tuddenham, 23. Ryan Woolnough, 25. Nathan Czinner, 27. Albert Beltrán, 36. Michael Taylor
Canberra Chill Women
1. Mikayla Evans, 2. Olivia Shannon, 4. Amy Lawton, 5. Claudia Johnston, 6. Josie Lawton, 7. Naomi Evans, 10. Georgina West, 11. Alice Arnott, 12. Taquira McGrath. 14. Lucy Nash, 16. Georgie Smithers, 18. Anna Crowley, 21. Mikaela Patterson, 25. Lauren Yee, 27. Alyssa Smith (gk)
NSW Pride Women
1. Lola Dorman, 5. Chelsea Holmes, 7. Grace Stewart, 8. Makayla Jones, 9. Amalia Patterson, 10. Tegan Buchanan, 12. Grace Jeffrey (gk), 14. Emmalee Croker, 15. Jenna-Rae Mcintyre, 16. Alana Kavanagh, 17. Laura Reid, 20. Maddi Smith, 23. Abby Wilson, 24. Mariah Williams, 32. Grace Young
TASSIE TIGERS v HC MELBOURNE
Sunday, 2.30pm AEDT (Women) 4.15pm AEDT (Men)
Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Hobart
The Bass Strait Battle closes out Round One in Hobart, with the Tigers hosting defending champions HC Melbourne in front of a parochial home crowd.
The men’s clash is loaded with intrigue. Tassie’s Beltz brothers and Jack Welch have been talking up their chances of victory at home, and they’ve added the defensive stewardship of Matt Swann to an experienced core featuring Eddie Ockenden, Tim Deavin and Jeremy Edwards. Defending champions HC Melbourne boast a dynamic midfield led by Peter Scott and Liam Henderson, while Kookaburras keeper Jed Snowden debuts after two standout seasons with Adelaide Fire. History suggests Melbourne hold the edge — they beat Tassie 4–1 in Hobart and 2–1 in the 2023 bronze medal playoff — but the Tigers’ support makes this one of the league’s toughest road trips.
In the women’s match, the stakes are high: whoever takes the points here will gain a critical edge in the race for a semi final berth. Melbourne’s midfield is bolstered by marquee recruit Bek Greiner, while Tassie’s giant killing run to last year’s grand final proved they can never be underestimated on home turf. Fresh off a first semi-final appearance in 2024, the Tigers have recruited aggressively with Paris Olympians Jane Claxton and Steph Kershaw, linking up with internationals Roos Swann and Kathryn Lane.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
MEN
Tassie Tigers: Hayden Beltz, Josh Beltz, Eddie Ockenden, Jack Welch
HC Melbourne: Liam Henderson, Nathan Ephraums, Ky Willott, Jed Snowden
WOMEN
Tassie Tigers: Steph Kershaw, Maddi Brooks, Jane Claxton, Evie Dalton
HC Melbourne: Hannah Cotter (NZL), Beck Greiner, Hannah Gravenall (NZL), Evie Stansby
2024 OVERALL POSITION
MEN
Tassie Tigers: 5th
HC Melbourne: 1st – Champions
WOMEN
Tassie Tigers: 4th
HC Melbourne: 5th
2024 HEAD-TO-HEAD
Tassie Tigers Men v HC Melbourne Men
November 22 – HC Melbourne won 6-3 at home in Melbourne
Tassie Tigers Men v HC Melbourne Women
November 22 – HC Melbourne won 2-0 at home in Melbourne
TEAM LISTS
Tassie Tigers Men
4. Hayden Beltz, 6. Josh Brooks, 8. Evan Kimber, 9. Jeremy Edwards, 11. Eddie Ockenden, 13. Josh Beltz, 14. Jack Welch, 17. Lachlan Rogers, 19. Tim Deavin, 20. Ehren Hazell, 22. Sam McCulloch, 24. Matt Swann, 25. Max Larkin (gk), 51. Matt Bird, 77. Keenan Johnson
HC Melbourne Men
2. Peter Scott, 4. Liam Henderson, 5. Doug Buckley, 6. Ben White, 7. Nathan Ephraums, 10. Brad Marais, 12. Connar Otterbach, 13. Daan Smits, 15. Josh Simmonds, 16. Ky Willott, 17. Kiran Arunasalam, 18. Jed Snowden (gk), 19. Frazer Gerrard, 20. Nye Roberts, 21. Carlin Walker
Tassie Tigers Women
2. Tayla Claxton, 3. Phillida Bridley, 6. Louisa Jacobson, 7. Taylor Brooks, 8. Maddi Brooks, 10. Isabelle Kruimink, 11. Romani Kenworthy, 14. Roos Swann, 17. Kathryn Lane, 18. Jane Claxton, 19. Steph Kershaw, 20. Beth Dobbie, 22. Meah Leary, 25. Evie Dalton (gk), 61. Jordyn Holzberger
HC Melbourne Women
2. Ash Utri, 3. Mihaylia Howell, 5. Krissy Bates, 7. Ciara Utri, 8. Hannah Cotter, 10. Emily Hamilton-Smith, 13. Beck Greiner, 15. Olivia Downes, 16. Bridget Laurance (gk) , 20. Zali Ward, 22. Charlotte Hodgson, 25. Hannah Gravenall, 29. Sammy Love, 30. Bianca Zurrer, 31. Evie Stansby
ADELAIDE FIRE – ROUND ONE BYE
Adelaide Fire have the opening round bye before launching their campaign in Round Two against HC Melbourne. The Fire will be eager to showcase their new look squads, headlined by the signing of Hockeyroos Greta Hayes, Aleisha Power, and Kookaburras co-captain Jeremy Hayward, and make an early statement when they hit the turf next weekend.
BROADCAST
Every match of the One Active Hockey One League 2025 Season is LIVE and free on 7plus.
Tickets for all matches are available now through Intix.