Perth Thundersticks Team Selection: Round 2 vs Canberra Chill

Fuelled by resilience and determination, the Perth Thundersticks are fired up and ready to make a statement on home turf, locking in their squads for their first home fixture of the 2025 One Active Hockey One season.

Men’s

After a narrow defeat in their Bronze Medal rematch against the Brisbane Blaze, the Perth Thundersticks Men’s team are fired up to make a statement as they return to home turf.

Set to face the Canberra Chill on Sunday, 19 October, the Thundersticks are injecting fresh energy into their lineup with the debut of James Cunningham.

The UK-raised half-back brings international experience from the Euro Hockey League, where he played for England’s Old Georgians Hockey Club and helped secure a Bronze Medal in the 2023/24 season in The Netherlands.

Cunningham has also made his mark locally, playing 11 matches and scoring four goals for the Westside Wolves during the WA club season.

"It's been a really special opportunity to be part of this group and I'm proud to get the chance to represent WA,"  Cunningham said ahead of his debut.

"Playing in Australia has definitely been a different experience from the UK and Europe.

"The style here is more open and direct with most teams playing man marking whereas in Europe it's often more structured and tactical.

"I've really enjoyed adapting to the Aussie way and learning from it."

Joining Cunningham in the squad is striker Brodee Foster, who returns after missing Round One due to injury.

The duo replaces Hamish and Angus Adamson, who have been omitted from this week’s lineup.

The last time Perth met Canberra, the Thundersticks nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback from four goals down, ultimately falling 3–4.

This time, they’re determined to flip the script—potentially facing off against former teammate James Day, now back with the Chill after two seasons in WA.

With new talent and renewed determination, the Thundersticks are ready to ignite the home crowd and chase their first win of the season.

Team Selection

1. Sam Ashton - supported by The White Knight Fund

4. Jake Harvie (C) – supported by Harley Dykstra

7. Zach Rakkas – supported by ConsMin & Copyworld

8. Zed Kearnan

10. Max Freedman

11. Tom Harvie (VC) – supported by Bravo Apples

12. Marshall Puzey

14. Chaz Davies – supported by Refinery Direct

15. Liam Flynn – supported by Dankz Furniture

16. Brodee Foster – supported by ConsMin

17. Ethan Boucher – supported by Avanti Financial Protection

18. Christian Starkie – supported by Apogee Strata

20. James Cunningham

26. James Collins (VC)

43. Harry Golding – supported by Shenton Storage

In: Brodee Foster, James Cunningham

Out: Hamish Adamson (omitted), Angus Adamson (omitted)

Debut: James Cunningham (Hockey One)

Women’s

After a nail-biting clash with their 2024 Grand Final rivals, the Perth Thundersticks Women’s team are determined to bounce back in front of a home crowd.

Still chasing their first win of the season, the Thundersticks will face off against the Canberra Chill on Sunday, 19 October.

Head Coach Steph Andrews has challenged the team to show grit and resilience, sticking with the same line-up for this crucial match.

The last time these two sides met, the Thundersticks delivered a dominant performance, securing a record-breaking 10–3 victory on Canberra’s turf — their biggest win since Hockey One adopted its current format.

Now, the reigning premiers are aiming to recapture that form and reignite their campaign with a strong showing on home soil.

Team Selection

2. Jolie Sertorio – supported by Griffin Marine & Bravo Apples

3. Neasa Flynn – supported by Hesperia & Geographe Electrical and Communications

4. Madi Ratcliffe – supported by Castile Resources Limited

5. Courtney Schonell – supported by Canaccord Genuity

6. Sarah Byrnes

7. Penny Squibb (C) – supported by Toll Group & Omrah Creative

10. Jesse Reid – supported by Steinepreis Paganin

12. Liné Malan (C) – supported by Dankz Furniture

13. Caitlyn Templeman – supported by Southerly Finance Group

14. Saysha Pillay – supported by ConsMin

17. Annie Gibbs – supported by C Results Print & Display

18. Kaitlin Nobbs – supported by Caves House Yallingup & Lexcen Consulting

20. Karri Somerville – supported by ConsMin

22. Zoe Newman

26. Lexie Pickering

Details

Perth Thundersticks vs Canberra Chill
Sunday 19 October 2025
Men’s 2.30pm AWST | Women’s 4.15pm AWST
Perth Hockey Stadium @ Curtin University, Perth, WA
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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.