Perth Thundersticks Team Selection: Round 6 vs Adelaide Fire

The Perth Thundersticks will look to continue their late-season momentum on Saturday, with the Women chasing a sixth straight win and the Men eyeing a fourth consecutive victory as both sides strengthen their push towards the Hockey One Finals.

Men’s

As the Perth Thundersticks Men chase a fourth consecutive win and continue their push towards a Hockey One Finals berth, they will take one change into Saturday’s clash with Adelaide Fire.

Sam Ashton returns to the line-up after missing last week’s dominant victory over Brisbane Blaze.

The 24-year-old midfielder will strengthen the Thundersticks’ on-ball stocks as Perth prepares for its final regular-season match in front of a home crowd. Ashton has been a valuable contributor throughout the campaign so far, earning multiple call-ups and stepping into the side when required.

Ashton comes into the team in place of Jonah Pilatti.

The Thundersticks head into Saturday’s contest full of confidence after a commanding 9-2 victory over Brisbane Blaze last weekend, a result that further strengthened their Finals credentials.

Adelaide Fire, meanwhile, remain in search of their first win of the season after a 10-3 defeat to Melbourne Cobras in Bendigo.

Perth has enjoyed a strong record against Adelaide since the inception of Hockey One in 2019, winning each of the sides’ previous meetings.

With a top-four finish firmly within reach, the Thundersticks know another positive result on Saturday could prove crucial as the race for Finals positions heats up.

Team Selection

1. Sam Ashton – supported by BMD Constructions

5. Angus Adamson – supported by Yakabindie South Boer Goats

9. Johannes Grosse – supported by Hexa Commercial

10. Max Freedman

11. Tom Harvie – supported by Bravo Apples

13. Daykin Stanger

16. Brodee Foster – supported by Jorbelda Farming

19. Ian Grobbelaar – supported by EIW Architects

20. Mitchell Pace – supported by MPC Solutions

22. Flynn Ogilvie - supported by SKG Radiology

24. Cam Geddes – supported by Kwikfit Building Solutions

25. Ethan Yem – supported by Tang Technology

26. James Collins (C) – supported by ERM

27. Hunter Banyard – supported by Mick Matthews & WA Wools

43. Harry Golding – supported by Kwikfit Building Solutions

In: Sam Ashton

Out: Jonah Pilatti

Women’s

As the Perth Thundersticks Women chase a sixth straight victory and look to maintain their unbeaten season run, they will take two changes into Saturday’s clash with Adelaide Fire, including an exciting debutant.

Defender Jaeda Ritchie is set to make her Hockey One debut after earning her opportunity following a strong year of development.

The 21-year-old joined the Thundersticks program in 2026 after an impressive TeamStar Premier League campaign with Reds Hockey Club. She also captained Western Australia at the Hockey Australia Under 21 Championships earlier this year, playing a key role in the state’s tournament campaign.

Ritchie will add further depth to the Thundersticks’ defensive unit.

Also returning to the line-up is Lexie Pickering, who was a late withdrawal ahead of Perth’s Round 4 clash against Melbourne Cobras.

The dynamic forward’s return is a welcome boost for the Thundersticks after injury restricted her involvement during much of the 2026 TeamStar Premier League season with UWA. Pickering brings proven attacking firepower, having finished as Hockey One’s leading women’s goalscorer in 2024 and played an instrumental role in Perth’s back-to-back championship-winning campaigns.

Ritchie and Pickering come into the side in place of Jesse Reid and Sophie Nation.

Fresh from a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brisbane Blaze that secured the Thundersticks a place in the Hockey One Finals, Perth will be aiming to continue its winning momentum in its final home match of the regular season.

Adelaide Fire, meanwhile, remain in search of their first win of the campaign after a 2-0 loss to Melbourne Cobras in Bendigo last weekend.

While Perth has traditionally enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture, Adelaide claimed a narrow victory when the two sides met last season, setting the stage for an intriguing contest on Saturday.

The Thundersticks are also set to face a pair of familiar opponents in former Perth players Georgina Dowd and Madison Naish, adding another layer of intrigue to the match-up.

Team Selection

1. Pippa Morgan – supported by Harry Stevenson – William Porteous Real Estate & KMSB - Kimberley Marine Service Base

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

3. Neasa Flynn – supported by Geographe Electrical & Communications

4. Madi Ratcliffe – supported by Perth Performance Physio

5. Courtney Schonell – supported by Kids Paradise Early Learning

6. Sarah Byrnes – supported by ERM

8. Jaeda Ritchie – supported by Fremantle Dermatology

12. Liné Malan (C) – supported by EWS

13. Caitlyn Templeman – supported by Southerly Finance Group

14. Saysha Pillay

15. Bellé Ramshaw – supported by Buckingham Contracting

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

19. Beatrice Bell - supported by Cottesloe Vet

26. Lexie Pickering – supported by ONE Active

27. Summer Greenway (GK) - supported by Rysun Industries

In: Jaeda Ritchie, Lexie Pickering

Out: Jesse Reid, Sophie Nation

Debuts: Jaeda Ritchie (Hockey One)

Details

Perth Thundersticks vs Adelaide Fire

Saturday 14 November 2026
Men’s 3.30pm AWST | Women’s 5.15pm AWST
Perth Hockey Stadium
STREAM ON 7PLUS

The Perth Thundersticks is proudly supported by Bravo Apples, ERM High Voltage Asset Specialists, Polytan, Hexa Commercial, Session Equity, and SRG Global.