New faces aplenty in 2021 National Women’s Development Squad

An array of exciting talent is knocking on the door of the Hockeyroos after the 2021 National Women’s Development Squad (NDS) was announced.

Of the 24 athletes selected in th squad, six of Western Australia's own were selected with hopes to one day make the Hockeyroos squad.

Hockey WA would like to congratulate Sara Foster, Annie Gibbs, Phillipa Morgan, Candyce Peacock, Renee Rockliff and Shanea Tonkin on all making the side.

The additions to this year’s Hockeyroos squad are evidence of how significant the NDS is as a launching pad for unearthing Australia’s elite hockey talent.

WA's Aleisha Power and Penny Squibb were all promoted from the NDS to the Hockeyroos squad for the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo.

Athletes in the NDS train at their home National Training Centre (NTC) under guidance of the national program coaches.

Border restrictions permitting, NDS athletes may also be invited to train with the Hockeyroos squad in Perth as part of a Visitor Athlete Agreement.

2021 Women's National Development Squad

Name                           State/Territory     Hockey One Club

Alice Arnott                   NSW                     NSW Pride

Hannah Astbury (gk)     QLD                      Brisbane Blaze

Kristina Bates               VIC                        HC Melbourne

Morgan Blamey             NSW                     NSW Pride

Abigail Doolan              NSW                     NSW Pride

Ashlea Fey                   QLD                      Brisbane Blaze

Savannah Fitzpatrick    QLD                      Brisbane Blaze

Talei Forrest                 ACT                      Canberra Chill

Sara Foster                  WA                        -

Morgan Gallagher         QLD                      Brisbane Blaze

Annie Gibbs                  WA                        Perth Thundersticks

Rebecca Greiner          QLD                      Brisbane Blaze

Amy Hammond (gk)      SA                         Adelaide Fire

Nicola Hammond          VIC                        HC Melbourne

Carly James                  VIC                        HC Melbourne

Grace Jeffrey               NSW                     -

Phillipa Morgan             WA                        Perth Thundersticks

Candyce Peacock         WA                        Perth Thundersticks

Renee Rockliff              WA                        Perth Thundersticks

Michaela Spano            SA                         Adelaide Fire

Shanea Tonkin             WA                        Perth Thundersticks

Aisling Utri                    VIC                        HC Melbourne

Britt Wilkinson               QLD                      Brisbane Blaze

Abigail Wilson               NSW                     NSW Pride