H1 Match Report: Round 5 – Perth Thundersticks v Tassie Tigers

It was a tale of two results for the Thundersticks, as the women’s side celebrated a dominant 6–1 win over the Tassie Tigers to revive their season, while the men’s team were outclassed by a clinical Tigers outfit in an 8–1 defeat.

Men

Despite a determined effort from the Thundersticks, Tasmania proved too strong across all four quarters, dominating possession and capitalizing on key moments to secure a commanding 8–1 victory in a physical and fast-paced encounter.

The Tigers started strong, applying early pressure led by Jack Welch and forcing the Thundersticks into a defensive posture.

Although the Tigers earned a penalty corner, the shot was deflected off the post and cleared by goalkeeper Christian Starkie.

Though captain Jake Harvie was forced off the turf after taking a ball to the face, the Thundersticks stepped up and earned a penalty corner with Tom Harvie capitalising to put them on the board.

The lead was short-lived with the Tigers running hot late in the term with Ehren Hazell and Tim Deavin scoring field goals and successfully converting to lead 4-1 at quarter time.

The second quarter opened with continued physicality as both sides battled for control.

Jake Harvie returned to the field after his earlier injury, but it was Tassie who struck first, earning a penalty stroke which Ehren Hazell calmly converted.

Lachlan Rogers followed up with a successful conversion, extending the Tigers’ lead.

Tassie maintained their dominance, controlling possession and repeatedly threatening the circle.

Despite the Thundersticks’ efforts to stay in the contest, they struggled to break through Tassie’s defensive wall.

By halftime, the Tigers had surged ahead to a commanding 6–1 lead.

The Thundersticks entered the third quarter determined to salvage their efforts, but Tassie continued to apply relentless pressure.

The Thundersticks earned a penalty corner but couldn’t convert, with the shot drifting wide.

Tassie responded with a penalty corner of their own, and after a second attempt, Eddie Ockenden found the net to extend their lead.

Despite the Thundersticks’ attempts to fight back, Tassie remained firmly in control, heading into the final break with a commanding 7–1 advantage.

The Thundersticks entered the final term with determination, continuing to fight despite being forced into a largely defensive role.

Tassie added to their tally with a field goal from Hayden Beltz, though Christian Starkie denied the conversion with a sharp save.

The quarter saw plenty of back-and-forth play, but the Thundersticks struggled to break through Tassie’s disciplined structure and couldn’t generate meaningful circle entries.

Tassie remained two steps ahead, narrowly missing another penalty corner opportunity and seeing a close-range shot from Liam Flynn denied by Magnus McCausland.

The Tigers sealed a dominant performance with an 8–1 victory.

Match Details 
Perth Thundersticks 1 (Tom Harvie 8')
Tassie Tigers 8 (Ehren Hazell 13'/13'/20', Tim Deavin 13'/13', Lachlan Rogers 20', Eddie Ockenden 37', Hayden Beltz 48')
 
Perth Thundersticks team: 1. Sam Ashton, 2. Luke Anderson, 4. Jake Harvie (C), 6. Kye Stirrat, 7. Zach Rakkas, 10. Max Freedman, 11. Tom Harvie (VC), 14. Chaz Davies, 15. Liam Flynn, 16. Brodee Foster, 18. Christian Starkie (GK), 19. Ian Grobbelaar, 20. James Cunningham, 24. Cam Geddes, 26. James Collins (VC). 
 
Tassie Tigers team: 1. Magnus McCausland (GK), 4. Hayden Beltz, 5. Matt Bird, 9. Jeremy Edwards, 10. Oliver Stebbings, 11. Eddie Ockenden, 13. Joshua 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

Women

The Thundersticks delivered a clinical and composed performance to claim their first win of the 2025 ONE Active Hockey One season, shutting out Tassie Tigers 6–1 in a match defined by strong defence, sharp finishing, and relentless pressure.

The opening term saw a fairly even contest, with both sides trading possession in a fast-paced start.

Tassie pushed hard with an aggressive press, while the Thundersticks looked to break through for early circle entries.

The Thundersticks who struck first, with Georgia Wilson finding the net and successfully converting to give her side the lead.

Tassie responded with a penalty corner opportunity, but the shot failed to connect.

The Thundersticks earned a corner of their own, but the attempt was deflected wide.

Despite the back-and-forth play, the Thundersticks held firm to take a 2–0 lead into quarter time.

The Tigers looked to respond early in the second term, but the Thundersticks continued to press and maintain their momentum.

The contest remained evenly matched, with both sides battling for control in midfield.

The Thundersticks dominated entries into the 25-yard zone, keeping Tassie on the back foot as they tried to stay in the contest.

Despite Tassie’s efforts, the Thundersticks held firm defensively and preserved their 2–0 lead heading into halftime.

Tassie came out firing in the third term, earning an early penalty corner, but the shot drifted wide.

The even contest continued, though the Thundersticks began to mount more pressure on Tassie’s defence.

The Tigers earned back-to-back penalty corners, both deflected away—one notably denied by goalkeeper Zoe Newman, who stood tall in a solid defensive effort.

Tassie kept pushing, with another close-range attempt again stopped by Newman.

The Thundersticks capitalized on their momentum late in the quarter, with Madi Ratcliffe scoring and converting to extend the Thundersticks’ lead to 4–0 at three-quarter time.

The Tigers pushed hard for a late comeback in the final term, earning multiple penalty corners, but the Thundersticks held firm with disciplined defence.

The Thundersticks then earned a penalty stroke, which Kaitlin Nobbs calmly converted, followed by a successful conversion from Courtney Schonell to further extend the lead.

Despite a last-gasp penalty corner goal via Stephanie Kershaw putting the Tigers on the board, the Thundersticks remained composed and in control, securing their first win of the 2025 season with a dominant 6–1 victory.

 
Match Details 
Perth Thundersticks 6 (Georgia Wilson 8'/8', Madi Ratcliffe 43'/43', Kaitlin Nobbs 56', Courtney Schonell 56')
Tassie Tigers 1 (Stephanie Kershaw 60+')
 
Perth Thundersticks team: 2. Jolie Sertorio, 3. Neasa Flynn, 4. Madi Ratcliffe, 5. Courtney Schonell, 6. Sarah Byrnes, 10. Jesse Reid, 11. Rachel Frusher, 12. Liné Malan (C), 13. Caitlyn Templeman, 15. Bellé Ramshaw, 17. Annie Gibbs, 18. Kaitlin Nobbs, 20. Karri Somerville, 22. Zoe Newman (GK), 28. Georgia Wilson.
 
Tassie Tigers team: 2. Tayla Claxton, 3. Phillida Bridley, 5. Zayna Jackson, 7. Taylor Brooks, 8. Maddi Brooks (C), 10. Isabelle Kruimink, 14. Roos Swann, 16. Madison Clark, 17. Kathryn Lane,  18. Jane Claxton, 19. Steph Kershaw, 21. Renee Taylor, 22. Meah Leary,  25. Evie Dalton (GK), 28. Jordyn Holzberger.

The Perth Thundersticks is proudly supported by Bravo Apples, ERM High Voltage Asset Specialists, Polytan, Session Equity, and Project Innovations. 
 
The Perth Thundersticks Women’s program is also proudly supported by the WA State Government.