Stiles Electrical Premier League Semi Finals wrap

Reigning premiers have punched their tickets to back-to-back Grand Finals after thrilling Semi Final victories, while the upcoming Preliminary Finals promise to deliver epic showdowns.

Men's

Semi Final 2: UWA def. Victoria Park 6-1
UWA have secured a fast-track ticket to their second straight Stiles Electrical Premier League Grand Final, delivering a commanding 6-1 victory over Victoria Park. The tone was set early as Cam Geddes converted a penalty corner to open the scoring. Momentum continued to swing UWA’s way, with Nathan Ephraums adding a field goal to double the lead midway through the first quarter. Victoria Park responded with intent, narrowing the gap through a penalty corner goal from Jacob Whetton, bringing the score to 2-1 at the first break. The second quarter saw both sides locked in a tense battle, with chances at a premium. It wasn’t until the 35th minute that the deadlock was broken—Chris Cireillo stepped up with back-to-back penalty corner goals, giving UWA a 4-1 advantage heading into the final term. UWA’s dominance continued in the fourth quarter. Cireillo completed his hat-trick with a penalty stroke in the 53rd minute, before Harry Golding capped off the performance with a late penalty corner goal to seal the emphatic win.

Semi Final 1: Fremantle Cockburn def. YMCC 4-1
Fremantle Cockburn have kept their finals campaign alive with a convincing 4-1 victory over YMCC, showcasing composure and clinical execution across all four quarters. The opening term was a tightly contested affair, with both sides battling hard to gain the early advantage. It was the Magpies who eventually broke the deadlock in the second quarter, as Ehren Hazell found the back of the net with a well-taken field goal in the 17th minute. Momentum continued to build for Fremantle Cockburn, with Matt Bird capitalising on a penalty corner just minutes later to give his side a 2-0 lead heading into halftime. Despite YMCC’s efforts to claw their way back into the contest, the Magpies remained relentless, earning multiple penalty corners and maintaining attacking pressure. Their persistence paid off in the 41st minute when Jack Welch extended the lead to 3-0 with another penalty corner conversion. Fremantle Cockburn didn’t let up in the final quarter, with Ben O'Grady adding a fourth goal via yet another penalty corner. While YMCC’s finals hopes began to fade, Liam Henderson salvaged a late consolation goal from a penalty corner to ensure his side avoided a scoreless outing.

Women's

Semi Final 2: Suburban Lions def by Westside Wolves 0-1
A dramatic late goal from Madi Ratcliffe was all Westside Wolves needed to secure their second consecutive berth in the Stiles Electrical Premier League Grand Final, edging out Suburban Lions in a thrilling semi-final clash under the lights at Perth Hockey Stadium. From the opening whistle, both teams threw everything into the contest. The Wolves looked to strike early, earning multiple penalty corners in the first quarter, but the Lions’ defence stood firm, keeping the scoreboard untouched. The second quarter continued in a similar vein, with relentless back-and-forth play and mounting pressure, yet neither side could break the deadlock by halftime. Early in the third quarter, the Lions had an opportunity to take the lead with a penalty stroke, but Wolves goalkeeper Evie Dalton rose to the occasion, denying the chance and keeping the scores level. The Wolves responded with another penalty corner attempt, but it too went begging, leaving the match scoreless heading into the final break. The intensity ramped up in the fourth quarter, with both defences continuing to shine. The Lions couldn’t convert a penalty corner, and Caitlin Cooper, the Lions’ keeper, held her ground to deny a Wolves penalty stroke. Just as extra time loomed, Ratcliffe delivered the decisive blow in the 59th minute, converting a penalty corner to give the Wolves a dramatic 1-0 victory.

Semi Final 1: Hale def. Victoria Park 2-1 AET
A golden goal from Liné Malan in extra time has propelled Hale one step closer to the Stiles Electrical Premier League title, clinching a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Victoria Park in a tense semi-final showdown. The opening quarter saw both teams evenly matched, trading pressure and possession. Hale struck first late in the term, with Kirstin Dwyer calmly converting a penalty stroke to give her side a 1–0 lead at the first break. The second quarter was a battle of attrition, with neither side able to break through as Hale held firm to maintain their slender advantage heading into halftime. The third quarter followed suit, with Victoria Park earning a penalty corner opportunity, only to be denied by Hale’s resolute defence. In the final quarter, Victoria Park finally found their breakthrough. Georgia Wilson stepped up and converted a penalty stroke to level the scores, setting the stage for a frantic finish. Despite both sides pushing hard for a winner, the deadlock remained, sending the match into extra time. With everything on the line, Liné Malan delivered the decisive moment, scoring a field goal to seal the win and keep Hale’s finals hopes alive. The 2–1 victory sends Hale through to the Preliminary Final, where they’ll look to continue their charge toward the championship.

Premier Division 2 Men's

YMCC have secured their spot in the Premier Division 2 Men's Grand Final after a stunning extra-time comeback against Hale in a match packed with drama and determination. Hale set the tone early, with Harrison Regan converting a penalty corner in just the fourth minute to give his side a 1–0 lead at quarter time. Hale continued to press in the second quarter, earning multiple penalty corners, but YMCC’s defence held firm to stay in the contest. The third quarter saw Hale double their lead, with Hudson Macneill slotting a field goal late in the term to make it 2–0 heading into the final break. But YMCC weren’t done yet. In a thrilling final quarter, YMCC mounted a fierce comeback. Timothy Fleay and Ky Fisher scored back-to-back field goals to level the scores and shift the momentum. With the match forced into extra time, Michael Forman stepped up and delivered the match-winner off a penalty corner, sealing a 3–2 victory and sending YMCC through to the Grand Final.

Meanwhile, a clutch field goal from Kirby Hobbs in the dying minutes has kept Melville’s finals campaign alive, edging out Westside Wolves 1–0 in a tense and tightly contested match. Both teams came out firing in the opening quarter, with Melville earning a penalty corner opportunity, but the Wolves’ defence held strong to keep the scores level. The deadlock persisted through the second and third quarters, with both sides battling hard but unable to find the breakthrough. It wasn’t until the 59th minute that the match saw its decisive moment. Hobbs found space and fired home a field goal, giving Melville the edge and booking their place in the Preliminary Final.

The Stiles Electrical Premier League is proudly supported by Stiles Electrical Services. 

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Hockey WA Grand Final Day! Come on down to Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 20 September to catch a full day of hockey finals action, headlined by the Stiles Electrical Premier League Grand Finals. Entry is $10 at the gate, while children under-18 are FREE!