ROUND PREVIEW: TeamStar Premier League Anzac Round

Anzac Round promises a compelling weekend of hockey, with ladder‑shaping clashes, fierce rivalries and teams eager to honour the occasion with strong performances across the competition.

TeamStar Premier League Men

North Coast Raiders vs Hale
Saturday 25 April, 2.30pm @ Troy Pickard Hockey Centre
North Coast Raiders remain in search of their first win of the season as they prepare to host an unbeaten Hale outfit. The Raiders have shown glimpses of competitiveness but face another tough challenge against a Hale side flying high inside the top four. Hale’s perfect start to the season has been built on strong attacking depth and consistency across the park, and history favours them after claiming both meetings in 2025. The Raiders will be eager to lift on Anzac Day, but Hale will start as favourites.

Fremantle Cockburn vs Reds
Saturday 25 April, 2.30pm @ Lakelands Hockey & Turfing Facility
Separated by just one spot on the ladder, Fremantle Cockburn and Reds meet in a mid‑table encounter. Fremantle Cockburn have been hard to predict, alternating between strong wins and narrow losses, while Reds will arrive with confidence following an emphatic victory last round. With last season’s encounters producing wins for both sides, this matchup looms as a genuine 50‑50 battle where momentum and discipline may prove decisive.

YMCC vs UWA
Saturday 25 April, 3.30pm @ Lemnos Field
A blockbuster Anzac Round clash sees undefeated YMCC host fellow unbeaten side UWA in what is set to be a tight battle. YMCC sit second on the ladder after an imposing start to the season, combining defensive efficiency with lethal finishing. UWA, just one place behind, have matched that form with four convincing wins of their own. With last season’s meetings split evenly, expect another fast‑paced, high‑quality contest that could shape the early ladder race.

WASPS vs Victoria Park
Saturday 25 April, 5.00pm @ Perth Hockey Stadium
WASPS continue their search for a breakthrough win but face a difficult task against an in‑form Victoria Park unit. Despite sitting lower on the ladder, WASPS will draw belief from last season’s results, having claimed both matches against Victoria Park in 2025. Victoria Park, however, enter the round with three wins from four starts and impressive attacking form. A spirited WASPS performance could test the visitors under lights on Anzac Day.

Mods-OGM vs Melville
Sunday 26 April, 1.00pm @ Guildford Grammar
Two sides eager to climb the ladder meet on Sunday afternoon, with Mods‑OGM still chasing their first win of the season. Melville will take confidence from past results, having dominated this fixture in 2025, and showed their scoring potential earlier this year. Mods‑OGM will be focused on tightening their defensive structure as they look to turn effort into reward against a Melville side seeking consistency.

Whitford vs Westside Wolves
Sunday 26 April, 4.00pm @ Troy Pickard Hockey Centre
League leaders Westside Wolves travel to Troy Pickard Hockey Centre to take on Whitford in the final match of the round. The Wolves remain unbeaten and have been ruthless in attack, sitting atop the ladder with the competition’s strongest goal differential. Whitford have shown resilience throughout the season and will be keen to test themselves against the benchmark side. The Wolves claimed both meetings last year and will look to continue their dominant form.

TeamStar Premier League Women

YMCC vs UWA
Saturday 25 April, 2.00pm @ Lemnos Field
YMCC return home looking to build momentum after a mixed start to the season, having shown resilience with two draws alongside a strong opening‑round win. UWA, meanwhile, are searching for consistency after a tough early fixture list, but will take confidence from their recent victory over WASPS and a strong head‑to‑head record against YMCC in 2025. With both sides eager to climb the ladder, this Anzac Round clash shapes as an important opportunity to reset their campaigns.

WASPS vs Victoria Park
Saturday 25 April, 3.00pm @ Perth Hockey Stadium
WASPS continue their pursuit of a first win of the season but face a formidable challenge against a Victoria Park side sitting inside the top three. Despite their ladder position, WASPS have shown fight and will be hoping to rediscover the form that saw them claim a win in this fixture last year. Victoria Park arrive in strong form, combining defensive discipline with timely scoring, and will be keen to maintain pressure on the teams above them.

North Coast Raiders vs Hale
Saturday 25 April, 4.00pm @ Troy Pickard Hockey Centre
North Coast Raiders are still chasing their first win of the season and will be eager to lift in front of home support on Anzac Day. Hale, however, arrive with three wins from four matches and have proven difficult to break down defensively. With Hale having dominated this matchup in 2025, the Raiders face a tough assignment, but Anzac Round often brings heightened intensity and opportunity.

Whitford vs Westside Wolves
Sunday 26 April, 2.30pm @ Troy Pickard Hockey Centre
Competition leaders Westside Wolves continue their undefeated run as they take on a Whitford side pushing to remain in touch with the top half of the ladder. The Wolves have been ruthless across the opening rounds, boasting both attacking depth and defensive solidity. Whitford have shown flashes of strong form and will be looking to test themselves against the benchmark team, though recent history heavily favours the Wolves.

Suburban Lions vs Melville
Sunday 26 April, 5.00pm @ Lemnos Field
A compelling matchup closes the round as second‑placed Suburban Lions host Melville under lights. The Lions remain unbeaten and have built their season on pressure, speed and scoring power, while Melville have shown they can match it with the best on their day. With Suburban Lions claiming both meetings in 2025, Melville will be determined to challenge that trend in what promises to be a high‑quality contest.

Fremantle Cockburn vs Reds
Wednesday 6 May, 7.00pm @ Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility
Anzac Round concludes midweek as Fremantle Cockburn host Reds in a matchup between two sides looking to climb away from the lower half of the ladder. The match was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday 25 April but has been shifted to a midweek fixture due to a lack of player availability during the Hockey Australia Under 21 National Championships. Fremantle Cockburn secured a confidence‑boosting win last outing, while Reds have shown resilience through a mix of results. With no recent Premier Division history between the teams, this fixture presents a fresh opportunity for both sides to make a statement.

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