Hockey heroes enter the WA Sport Hall of Champions

                                                                                             Inductee Jackie Pereira in action

The legendary Western Australian women's hockey team of 1985 to 1991 has been inducted into the WA Sport Hall of Champions, following a sustained period of excellence.

The Western Australian women maintained a golden run in the 1980s and 1990s, highlighted by seven consecutive national titles against other states including NSW and Queensland who had line-ups that could be considered very worthy challengers.

The Western Australian women's hockey team of 1985 to 1991 consisted of former and future Hockeyroos, with the likes of Olympic gold medalists such as Rechelle Hawkes, Jackie Pereira, Sally Carbon and many more at the forefront of the teams' success.

A total of 31 players are recognised for their contribution to one of Western Australian hockey's most dominant teams, coached by Hall of Champions member and Australian hockey legend Don Smart.

Speaking on Smart's ability as a coach, Sally Carbon said that he encouraged a bit of flair and character within the team, coaching the team to play in a 'cheeky' manner ( courtesy of The West Australian.)

Carbon stated that there were many other challengers such as NSW and Queensland who were worthy opponents, so it's a credit to the star-studded team to have continued success over the period.

On behalf of Hockey WA and all from the wider WA hockey community, congratulations to all on an incredible achievement and a well-deserved entry into the WA Sport Hall of Champions.

Hockey WA’s website, hockeywa.org.au, will feature profiles on the significant individuals behind the teams’ successes in coming weeks.

Full list of players inducted

Carolyn Banks

Suzie Blunt

Sharon Buchanan

Lee Capes

Michelle Capes

Sally Carbon

Audrey Doyle

Jodie Faithfull

Tammy Ghisalberti

Rechelle Hawkes

Tricia Herberle

Lorraine Hillas

Sandra Johnstone

Angela Kaaks

Troy Kelly

Laurie Lambert

Helen Longson

Zoe MacKinnon

Kathy Maloney

Karen Marsden

Kath Patridge

Colleen Pearce

Sandra Pegrum

Jackie Pereira

Lisa Pettit

Jenny Shanks

Fiona Simpson

Kate Starre

Elspeth Swain

Julie Waddell

Kylie Williams

Sue Wood