TeamStar Premier League Gala Round Wrap

The opening round of the 2026 TeamStar Premier League delivered a mix of dominant performances and tight contests, setting the tone for the season ahead.

TeamStar Premier League Men

North Coast Raiders def by YMCC 1-7
YMCC began their TeamStar Premier League season with a 7–1 victory over North Coast Raiders at Perth Hockey Stadium on Friday 27 March. The opening quarter set the platform for YMCC, with Cooper Burns converting a penalty corner before goals from Hamish Adamson and Daykin Stanger pushed the margin out early. North Coast Raiders responded late in the term through a Jasdev Singh penalty stroke to stay in touch at quarter time. YMCC maintained control across the remainder of the match, adding goals in each quarter to gradually extend their lead. Hamish Adamson added his second field goal and Burns continued to find the back of the net from penalty corners, finishing with four for the match.
Goals
NCR: J. Singh (15’)
YMCC: C. Burns (4’, 22’, 37’, 50’), H. Adamson (14’, 34’), D. Stanger (15+’)
What’s Next
YMCC host Melville at Lemnos Field on Tuesday 31 March, while North Coast Raiders travel to face Whitford at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre.

Mods-OGM def by Fremantle Cockburn 3-5
Fremantle Cockburn recorded their first win of the 2026 season, holding off a determined Mods‑OGM outfit at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 28 March. A tightly contested opening quarter saw both sides trade possession without finding the scoreboard. Fremantle Cockburn eventually broke through via a Lachlan Rogers field goal, but Mods‑OGM responded through Liam Carman to have the match locked at 1–1 heading into half time. The Magpies lifted after the break, applying greater pressure and capitalising on their chances. Goals from Jack Welch, Fraser Heigh and Ehren Hazell allowed Fremantle Cockburn to open up a buffer as the match progressed. Mods‑OGM continued to push, with Angus Duff and Joaquin Sanchez scoring in the final quarter, but Fremantle Cockburn were able to hold firm and close out the win.
Goals
MOD: L. Carman (23’), A. Duff (49’), J Sanchez (60’)
FRE: E. Hazell (41’/44’), L Rogers (18’), J. Welch (31’), F. Heigh (37’)|
What’s Next
Mods-OGM host Victoria Park at Guildford Grammar on Tuesday 31 March, while Fremantle Cockburn host Hale at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility on Thursday 2 April.

Melville def by UWA 2-6
Reigning premiers UWA opened their 2026 campaign with a win, holding off Melville 6–2 at Melville Toyota Stadium on Saturday 28 March. The opening quarter was tightly contested, with both sides trading possession. Dylan Downey marked his TeamStar Premier League debut by converting a penalty corner to give the home side the lead. UWA responded before the main break, with Ben Baxter finishing a field goal to level the scores at half time. UWA took control in the third quarter, capitalising on their opportunities through goals from Cam Geddes and Nathan Ephraums to open up a buffer. Melville struck back in the final term, with Downey again converting from a penalty corner, but UWA ensured there was no late comeback. Further goals from Frank Main and Nathan Czinner sealed the result, as the reigning premiers closed out a four‑goal victory to begin their title defence.
Goals
MEL: D. Downey (18’/48’)
UWA: C. Geddes (32’/45’), B. Baxter (23’), N. Ephraums (34’), F. Main (52’), N. Czinner (60’)
What’s Next
Melville will travel to Lemnos Field on Tuesday 31 March to take on YMCC, while UWA host Reds at UWA Superturf on Tuesday 7 April.

Victoria Park def. Whitford 8-0
Victoria Park opened their 2026 TeamStar Premier League campaign with a commanding performance, recording a dominant win highlighted by an impressive five‑goal haul from Ky Willott. After an even opening quarter in which both sides shared possession, Willott broke the match open with a rapid hat‑trick inside five minutes. A penalty corner goal from Samuel Keir followed soon after, giving the Panthers a 4–0 advantage at half time. Victoria Park maintained their control through the third quarter, with Willott adding two more goals to complete his five and Kurtis Scaini also getting on the scoreboard as the lead continued to grow. Whitford applied pressure in the final quarter, but Victoria Park remained composed, with a field goal from Isaac Temby providing the finishing touch to a strong opening‑round performance.
Goals
VPX: K. Willott (19’/21’/24’/33’/40’), S. Keir (27’), K. Scaini (45’), I. Temby (60’)
What’s Next
Victoria Park will travel to Guildford Grammar to take on Mods-OGM on Tuesday 31 March, while Whitford host North Coast Raiders at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre.

Westside Wolves def. Reds 2-1
Westside Wolves edged out a determined Reds outfit by a single goal in a tightly contested clash at Lemnos Field on Sunday 29 March. Both sides traded possession through a competitive first half, with scoring proving difficult to find. The breakthrough finally came in the 35th minute, when Tom Harvie converted a penalty corner to give the Wolves the lead. The Reds responded shortly after, with Jeremy Mayne finishing a field goal to level the scores at three‑quarter time, setting up a tense final quarter. With both teams pushing for a result, the match remained finely balanced until the closing moments. Westside Wolves ultimately found the decisive goal in the final minute, with Tom Keating converting a penalty corner to secure a narrow victory.
Goals
WSW: T. Harvie (35’), T. Keating (59’)
RED: J. Mayne (38’)
What’s Next
Westside Wolves will head to Perth Hockey Stadium to take on WASPS on Thursday 2 April, while Reds will take on UWA at UWA Superturf on Tuesday 7 April.

Hale def. WASPS 4-2
Hale recorded their first win of the 2026 season with a two‑goal victory over WASPS at Hale Hockey Club on Sunday 29 March. The opening quarter was evenly contested, with both sides settling into the match before WASPS struck first through a Charlie McIntyre field goal. Hale responded soon after, with Liam Flynn finding the back of the net to bring the scores level. The sides remained locked through a tight middle period before Hale edged ahead late in the third quarter, Flynn scoring his second field goal to give the hosts the lead heading into the final term. WASPS continued to press and reduced the deficit through a Craig Marais penalty corner, but Hale finished strongly. Goals from Jack Pearce and Ian Grobbelaar ensured Hale were able to pull clear and secure the win.
Goals
HAL: L. Flynn (24’/43’), J. Pearce (46’), I. Grobbelaar (57’)
WAS: C. McIntyre (16’), C. Marais (50’)
What's Next
Hale will travel to Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility to take on Fremantle Cockburn on Thursday 2 April, while WASPS will host Westside Wolves at Perth Hockey Stadium.

TeamStar Premier League Women

North Coast Raiders def by YMCC 0-4
YMCC recorded their first win of the 2026 season with a convincing four‑goal victory over North Coast Raiders at Perth Hockey Stadium on Friday 27 March. YMCC set the early tempo, opening the scoring through Jessie Stewart inside the opening minutes with a well‑taken field goal. The Raiders worked to stay in contention, but YMCC continued to build pressure, adding further goals via Hayley Carter from open play and Jaime McDonald from a penalty corner to take a 3–0 lead into half time. The second half saw both sides trade possession in a more even contest, but YMCC maintained control. Carter added her second goal of the match to extend the margin and secure the result for the visitors.
Goals
YMCC: H. Carter (18’/45+’), J. Stewart (3’), J. McDonald (23’)
What’s Next
North Coast Raiders will take on Whitford at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Tuesday 31 March, while YMCC will host Melville at Lemnos Field on Thursday 2 April.

Suburban Lions def. Fremantle Cockburn 7-0
Suburban Lions opened their 2026 campaign in commanding fashion, recording a 7–0 win over newcomers Fremantle Cockburn at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 28 March. The Lions made an early breakthrough through Maria Guastavino, but Fremantle Cockburn remained competitive through the opening exchanges and worked to limit further scoring opportunities. The match opened up after the break, with Suburban Lions asserting control and steadily extending their lead. Guastavino added to her tally in the second half, supported by goals from Georgina Dowd and Jolie Sertorio as the Lions pulled clear. New recruit Courtney Schonell capped off the performance with a goal in the final minute, sealing a dominant season‑opening result.
Goals
SUB: M. Guastavino (4’/37’/48’), C. Turner (29’), G. Dowd (44’), J. Sertorio (54’), C. Schonell (60’)
What’s Next
Fremantle Cockburn will host Hale at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility on Wednesday 1 April, while Suburban Lions will host Victoria Park on Thursday 2 April at Lemnos Field.

Victoria Park def. Whitford 3-2
Victoria Park edged out Whitford by a single goal in a fiercely contested match at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 28 March. Victoria Park opened the scoring through Mischa Rodier, but Whitford remained disciplined and worked hard defensively to limit further scoring opportunities through the first half. Momentum shifted in the third quarter, with Whitford taking the lead courtesy of goals from Petra Verster and Shan Le Roux. The final quarter produced a strong response from Victoria Park, who lifted their intensity and pressure. Goals from Georgia Hiskins and Lauren Yee completed the comeback, allowing Victoria Park to regain the advantage and secure a narrow victory.
Goals
VPX: M. Rodier (9’), G. Hiskins (51’), L. Yee (58’)
WHI: P. Verster (39’), S. Le Roux (42’)
What’s Next
Whitford will host North Coast Raiders at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Tuesday 31 March, while Victoria Park will travel to Lemnos Field to take on Suburban Lions on Thursday 2 April.

Melville def. UWA 3-2
Melville secured their first win of the 2026 season with a narrow result over a competitive UWA side. Both teams traded possession through the opening quarter before Melville made the breakthrough in the second, with Maddi Smith converting a field goal. UWA responded quickly, with Mei Hill‑Wilson finding the back of the net to level the scores at half time. Melville regained the lead during the third quarter through Nikita Sadler, before extending their advantage early in the final term when Aimee Clark added another goal. UWA pushed hard late, reducing the margin via a goal from Britney DeSilva in the closing moments, but Melville held firm to secure the one‑goal victory.
Goals
MEL: M. Smith (25’), N. Sadler (42’), A. Clark (49’)
UWA: M. Hill-Wilson (26’), B. DeSilva (60’)
What’s Next
Melville will travel to take on YMCC at Lemnos Field on Thursday 2 April, while UWA will host Reds at UWA Superturf on Tuesday 7 April.

Westside Wolves def. Reds 2-1
Reigning premiers Westside Wolves began their title defence with a hard‑fought one‑goal victory over a competitive Reds side at Lemnos Field on Sunday 29 March. The Wolves opened the scoring early, with Madi Ratcliffe converting a field goal in the ninth minute before Jessica Freedman added a second late in the second quarter to give the home side a 2–0 lead at half time. The Reds applied consistent pressure and were rewarded in the 37th minute when Kimberley Watts found the back of the net to halve the margin. The final quarter saw both sides trade possession in a tight contest, but Westside Wolves held firm defensively to close out the win.
Goals
WSW: M. Ratcliffe (9’), J. Freedman (27’)
RED: K. Watts (37’)
What’s Next
Westside Wolves will head to Perth Hockey Stadium to take on WASPS on Wednesday 1 April, while Reds will travel to UWA Superturf to face off against UWA on Tuesday 7 April.

Hale def. WASPS 3-1
Hale opened their 2026 campaign with a two‑goal win over WASPS on home turf at Hale Hockey Club on Sunday 29 March. The first half was evenly contested, with Hale striking first through Tayla Claxton in the opening quarter. WASPS responded late in the second term, Camryn Tidy finding the back of the net to bring the scores level at half time. After an evenly matched third quarter, Hale edged ahead in the final term. Goals from Liné Malan and Kirstin Dwyer proved decisive, allowing the hosts to pull clear and secure victory.
Goals
HAL: T. Claxton (9’), L. Malan (50’), K. Dwyer (60’)
WAS: C. Tidy (30’)
What’s Next
WASPS will host Westside Wolves at Perth Hockey Stadium on Wednesday 1 April, while Hale will head to Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility to take on Fremantle Cockburn.

Premier Division 2 Results

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*The match between WASPS and YMCC was postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

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