Perth Thundersticks Team Selection: Round 5 vs Tassie Tigers

As Round 6 of the Hockey One League approaches, both Perth Thundersticks squads are gearing up for a crucial double-header against the Tassie Tigers on Saturday, 8 November.

Men

Following a narrow loss to Hockey Club Melbourne, the Perth Thundersticks Men’s team are eager to bounce back as they prepare to make the trip across the Bass Strait.

Still in pursuit of their second win of the 2025 season, the Thundersticks will take on the Tassie Tigers on Saturday, 8 November.

Head Coach Stephen Davies has urged his side to show grit and determination, backing the same squad that took the field last weekend.

The last meeting between these two teams saw the Thundersticks edge out the Tigers in a dramatic shootout in front of a home crowd. This time, they’ll be looking to replicate that winning form and put a stop to the Tigers’ momentum.

Adding an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, the Thundersticks could face former teammate Matt Bird, who made the move to the Tigers following the 2024 season.

Team Selection

1. Sam Ashton - supported by The White Knight Fund

2. Luke Anderson

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

6. Kye Stirrat – supported by BMD

7. Zach Rakkas – supported by ConsMin & Copyworld

10. Max Freedman - supported by Artref & Emergency Triage Services

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

14. Chaz Davies – supported by Pioneer Petroleum and Solvents

15. Liam Flynn – supported by Dankz Furniture

16. Brodee Foster – supported by ConsMin

18. Christian Starkie – supported by Apogee Strata

19. Ian Grobbelaar – supported by Dankz Furniture

20. James Cunningham

24. Cam Geddes – supported by ConsMin& Mills Oakley

26. James Collins supported by ERM

Women’s

With their first win of the 2025 season still eluding them, the Perth Thundersticks Women’s team are keeping changes to a minimum as they prepare to hit the road once again.

Following a hard-fought contest against Hockey Club Melbourne, the Thundersticks have made two adjustments to their lineup ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Tassie Tigers.

Neasa Flynn returns to the squad after several weeks on the sidelines due to injury, while Bellé Ramshaw also rejoins the team.

The duo step in for Penny Squibb, who has been ruled out with injury, and Lexie Pickering, sidelined due to concussion protocols.

The last time these sides met, the Thundersticks delivered a commanding performance, securing a three-goal victory in front of a home crowd.

This time, they’ll be aiming to rediscover that dominant form and secure their first full points of the season.

Adding a layer of intrigue to the matchup, the Thundersticks may come up against a familiar face in Roos Swann.

A former Thunderstick from the inaugural Hockey One season in 2019, Swann has made her return to the league this year—this time in Tigers colours.

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

10. Jesse Reid – supported by Steinepreis Paganin

11. Rachel Frusher

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

13. Caitlyn Templeman – supported by Southerly Finance Group

15. Bellé Ramshaw – 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 - supported by ERM

28. Georgia Wilson – supported by Western Stabilisers

In: Neasa Flynn, Bellé Ramshaw

Out: Penny Squibb (injury), Lexie Pickering (concussion)

Details

Tassie Tigers vs Perth Thundersticks
Saturday 8 November 2025
Men’s 2.30pm AEDT (11.30am AWST) | Women’s 4.15pm AEDT (1.15pm AWST)
Aurora Energy Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Hobart, TAS
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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.