GRAYS HOCKEY NEWS

April 2009 Archive

Grays Dominates the 2009 Hockeyroos Squad

Thu 9 April 2009

The beginning of a new and exciting era for the Hockeyroos has been reconfirmed today, with Hockeyroos coach Frank Murray announcing his 2009 national squad, which includes 10 Grays sponsored athletes.

 

Demonstrating the youthful nature of the new Hockeyroos line-up, the squad includes 16-year-old Georgia Nanscawen (VIC). Nanscawen was first noticed and singled out by Grays when she was just 12 years old and subsequently appeared in a television advertisement that aired on channel 31 in 2007.

 

In addition to Georgia Nanscawen, three additional Grays athletes will also make their debut, namely Alison Bruce (NSW), Stacia Joseph (VIC) and Airlie Ogilvie (NSW).

 

Grays is also delighted to announce the inclusion of previous squad members Nicole Arrold (ACT), Kate Hollywood (NSW), Claire Messent (VIC), Hope Munro (WA), Ashley Nelson (WA), and freshly named co-captain of the Hockeyroos squad, Emily Halliday (WA).

 

The first step in the Hockeyroos march to the top of world hockey will take place on home soil, when the Hockeyroos host the world’s top six nations at the Samsung Hockey Champions Trophy in Sydney from 11-19 July 2009.

 

As the first major international tournament since the Beijing Olympics, the Champions Trophy will be the first opportunity for the Hockeyroos to unveil their new era, as they begin their climb back to Olympic glory at the London 2012 Olympics.

 

2009 Hockeyroos Squad

(Grays sponsored athletes are highlighted)

 

Nicole Arrold                           GX 7000 MAXI

Alison Bruce                            GX 7000 MAXI

Emily Halliday                         GX 7000 MAXI

Kate Hollywood                       GX 7000 MAXI

Stacia Joseph                          GX 7000 MAXI

Claire Messent                         O-TECH SILVER

Hope Munro                             GX 7000 MAXI

Georgia Nanscawen                GX 8000 TURBO TORQUE

Ashley Nelson                          GX 8000 TURBO TORQUE

Airlie Ogilvie                           GX 7000 MAXI

 

Other squad members:

Teneal Attard, Jane Bennett, Madonna Blyth, Toni Cronk, Casey Eastham, Anna Flanagan, DeAnne Gilbert, Emily Hurtz, Fiona Johnson, Heather Langham, Rachael Lynch, Kobie McGurk, Sarah O'Connor, Megan Rivers, Danielle Schubach, Kim Walker 

 

Ric Charlesworth Announces 2009 Kookaburras Squad

Fri 17 April 2009

The 2009 National Kookaburras line-up has been confirmed, with Kookaburras coach Ric Charlesworth announcing his 24 man squad, which includes seven Grays sponsored athletes.

 

Signalling the beginning of a new and exciting ear Charlsworth has selected seven players all who have played less than ten international games each in the last twelve months. Three of these new talents include Grays sponsored athlete Chris Ciriello, Mark Paterson, and Glen Simpson.

 

While the inclusion of the new players brings a fresh look to the Kookaburras, who won Bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Charlsworth has indicated the squad will continue to evolve in the short term and their main focus will be on exposing as many players as possible to the national team.

 

In addition to the new talents mentioned above, Grays is also delighted to announce the inclusion of previous squad members Mark Knowles, Eddie Ockenden, Grant Schurbert and Russell Ford.

 

As the first major international tournament since the Beijing Olympics, the Champions Trophy in Melbourne from November 28-December 6 will be the first opportunity from the Kookaburras to demonstrate the strength and depth of Australia's hockey talents.

Hockeyroos to play first match since Beijing Olympics

Fri 24 April 2009

 

The Hockeyroos have announced that they will participate in the Spar Cup, a 4 Nations invitational tournament to be played in Durban, South Africa from 2 to 6 June. In their first tournament since the 2008 Beijing Olympics the Hockeyroos will take this opportunity to unveil a new era.

 

GRAYS athletes Alison Bruce, Stacia Joseph and Georgia Nanscawen will all make their international debuts when the Hockeyroos go head-to-head against Argentina, South Africa, and India.

 

Of particular interest is the inclusion of Nanscawen, who at the age of 16 will become one of the youngest-ever Hockeyroos. Nanscawen who was first noticed and singled out by Grays when she was just 12 years old is said to be delighted and still in shock considering 12 months ago she was still playing Under 15s.


While admitting playing for the Hockeyroos is a massive step up from anything she has previously encountered, Nanscawen says she isn’t going in with any expectations and is just looking forward to playing.

 

Experienced squad members Kate Hollywood, Hope Munro, Nicole Arrold and co-captain of the Hockeyroos squad Emily Halliday have also been named in the side.


2 June
Hockeyroos v India

3 June
Hockeyroos v Argentina

5 June
Hockeyroos v South Africa

6 June
Finals

2009 Hockeyroos Squad

Nicole Arrold                           GX 7000 MAXI

Alison Bruce                            GX 7000 MAXI

Emily Halliday                         GX 7000 MAXI

Kate Hollywood                       GX 7000 MAXI

Stacia Joseph                          GX 7000 MAXI

Hope Munro                             GX 7000 MAXI

Georgia Nanscawen                GX 8000 TURBO TORQUE

 

Other squad members:
Teneal Attard, Madonna Blyth, Toni Cronk, Casey Eastham, Emily Hurtz, Fiona Johnson, Heather Langham, Rachael Lynch, Kobie McGurk, Sarah O'Connor, Megan Rivers, Danielle Schubach, Kim Walker