Perth Thundersticks extended squads announced for 2023 Hockey One season

The Perth Thundersticks are one step closer to preparing for this year’s Hockey One season with the Perth Thundersticks extended squads announced for 2023. 

Both the men’s and women’s squads, comprising of 30 players each, feature Hockeyroos and Kookaburras Olympics stars and the best of WA hockey who are raring to go for gold this season. 

This year, the squads were selected with Premier League performances in mind, as well as performances in the Perth Thundersticks Cup series for both the men and women. 

The Perth Thundersticks Cup played a vital role in this year’s selection process, with WA’s best hockey athletes competing in a series of intra-squad matches to showcase their selection claims for this year’s Perth Thundersticks teams. 

“It is really exciting to narrow down to our 30-player squads after a fantastic Perth Thundersticks Cup series that really showcased the strength of WA hockey heading into this year’s season,” Hockey WA Performance and Pathways Manager Trid Woodhouse said. 

“Preparations for the upcoming series are now in full flight, with a series against Malaysia in store for our Perth Thundersticks women, as well as matches against the Premier League All-Stars for the men in the coming month. 

“Also, on a personal level, this is the first year I have been the head of the program in my current role, and it has been an exciting process so far to see our athletes put their best foot forward to represent our state at the highest level on the national stage. 

“The future looks bright for our Perth Thundersticks cohort – I know the players, coaches and everyone else involved is super excited to tackle this season head on.” 

The extended squads will be narrowed down to the final teams of 22 for this year’s season on Friday 1 September. 

Memberships for the 2023 Perth Thundersticks Hockey One season are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to witness hockey at its best as the Perth Thundersticks gear up for gold this year. 

2023 Perth Thundersticks Men – Extended Squad  

Luke Anderson, Midfield 

William Battistessa, Midfield 

Matthew Bird, Midfield 

Josh Bowen, Midfield 

James Collins, Defender 

James Day, Defender 

Bryn de Bes, Defender 

Liam Flynn, Striker 

Brodee Foster, Striker 

Max Freedman, Midfield 

Cambell Geddes, Defender 

Tim Geers, Midfield 

Harry Golding, Striker 

Tom Harvie, Defender 

Jake Harvie, Midfield 

Brayden King, Defender 

Tyler Lovell, GK 

Frank Main, Striker 

Trent Mitton, Striker 

Alistair Murray, Defender 

Mitchell Pace, Defender 

Kyle Potter, Defender 

Marshall Puzey, Midfield 

Jesse Regan, Striker 

Ben Rennie, GK 

Benjamin Taylor, Defender 

Hayden Walker, GK 

Tom Wickham, Striker 

Matthew Willis, Striker 

Aran Zalewski, Midfield 

2023 Perth Thundersticks Women – Extended Squad 

Sarah Byrnes, Midfield 

Kate  Denning, Midfield 

Britney DeSilva, Midfield 

Georgina Dowd, Forward 

Ella Du Preez, Midfield 

Elizabeth Duguid, GK 

Lou-Ellen Edwards, GK 

Neasa Flynn, Forward 

Rachel Frusher, Defender 

Annie Gibbs, Defender 

Sophie Johnston, Defender 

Line Malan, Midfield 

Elyssa Melville, Midfield 

Pippa Morgan, Midfield 

Kayla O'Sullivan, Striker 

Charlotte Owens, Defender 

Tyler Pedley, Striker 

Lexie Pickering, Striker 

Saysha Pillay, Striker 

Aleisha Power, GK 

Belle Ramshaw, Defender 

Emma Reid, Defender 

Jesse Reid, Striker 

Anna Roberts, Defender 

Renee Rockliff, Midfield 

Karri Somerville, Defender 

Penny Squibb, Defender 

Caitlyn Templeman, Defender 

Shanea Tonkin, Midfield 

Georgia Wilson, Midfield