TeamStar Premier League Round 14 Wrap

Round 14 delivered plenty of tightly contested battles across the TeamStar Premier League, with several upset results, dominant displays, and a number of matches decided by fine margins as teams continue their push towards the finals.

TeamStar Premier League Men

WASPS drew Whitford 2-2
WASPS and Whitford could not be separated in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 25 July, with both sides responding strongly whenever challenged. Whitford made the early running and opened the scoring in the first quarter when Dale Midolo converted from a penalty corner. The lead was short-lived, however, as WASPS answered through Shaun Shackley, who also struck from a penalty corner to ensure the scores were level at the first break. The second quarter was a tightly contested affair, with both teams enjoying periods of possession and looking for opportunities to gain the upper hand. Despite several promising attacks, neither side was able to find a breakthrough, leaving the match locked at 1-1 heading into half-time. The deadlock remained intact through much of the third quarter as both defences stood strong under pressure. Whitford eventually regained the lead when Denver Farmer finished a field goal, putting his side back in front. Yet, much like the opening term, WASPS responded quickly, with Shackley converting his second penalty corner goal of the afternoon to bring the scores level once more. Both teams pushed hard for a winning goal in the final quarter, creating opportunities and maintaining the intensity until the final whistle. However, neither side could find the decisive breakthrough, with the contest ending in a hard-fought 2-2 draw.
Goals
WAS: S. Shackley (13’/44’)
WHI: D. Midolo (5’), D. Farmer (41’)
What’s Next
WASPS will host North Coast Raiders at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 1 August, while Whitford will take on Fremantle Cockburn at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility on Sunday 2 August.

Reds defeated North Coast Raiders 9-0
Reds delivered a commanding performance on home turf, cruising to a 9-0 victory over North Coast Raiders on Saturday 25 July. The home side wasted little time asserting their authority, with Zach Rakkas opening the scoring through a field goal in the fourth minute. Just three minutes later, Andrew Faulds doubled the advantage with another field goal as Reds raced out of the blocks. North Coast Raiders looked to respond from a penalty corner opportunity, but Reds stood firm defensively to take a 2-0 lead into the first break. Reds continued to dictate terms throughout the second quarter, extending their lead through Jack Hayes, who converted a field goal, before Tarrant Haami-Jones added a penalty corner goal. The hosts' control of possession and territory ensured they carried a comfortable 4-0 advantage into half-time. The momentum remained firmly with Reds in the third quarter as they continued to apply pressure. Adrian Lockley found the back of the net with a field goal before Rakkas added his second goal of the afternoon, stretching the margin even further as the Raiders searched for a way back into the contest. Reds completed the rout with an emphatic final quarter. Rakkas sealed his hat-trick with another field goal, while Lockley also claimed his second of the match. Jeremy Mayne added a penalty corner goal to cap off a dominant team performance, as Reds powered away to a comprehensive 9-0 victory.
Goals
RED: Z. Rakkas (4’/44’/47’), A. Faulds (7’), J. Hayes (17’), T. Haami-Jones (29’), A. Lockley (37’/48’), J. Mayne (53’)
What’s Next
Reds will return to Aquinas College on Saturday 1 August to host Melville, while North Coast Raiders will go up against WASPS at Perth Hockey Stadium.

Westside Wolves defeated Hale 2-1
Westside Wolves held off a spirited challenge from Hale to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory in an exciting twilight fixture at Lemnos Field on Saturday 25 July. The opening stages were closely contested, with both sides enjoying periods of possession and looking to gain an early advantage. Hale created several promising opportunities from penalty corners, but the Wolves' defence stood strong to keep the visitors at bay. After a tightly fought first half, Westside Wolves broke the deadlock late in the second quarter when Tom Keating found the back of the net with a field goal. Momentum continued to swing in the hosts' favour moments later as Pat Andrew converted from a penalty corner, giving the Wolves a valuable 2-0 lead heading into the main break. Hale emerged from half-time determined to fight their way back into the contest and were rewarded when Corey Weyer converted a penalty corner to reduce the deficit. The goal injected fresh energy into the match, with both sides raising the intensity as the battle tightened. Hale appeared to have found an equaliser when Liam Flynn fired home, only for the goal to be disallowed after the shot was ruled to have come off the back of the stick. The decision proved a crucial moment in the contest, with the Wolves maintaining their narrow advantage. Both teams continued to trade possession and create opportunities throughout the remainder of the second half, but neither side could add to the scoreboard. Westside Wolves defended resolutely in the closing stages to preserve their lead and claim a well-earned 2-1 victory.
Goals
WSW: T. Keating (30’), P. Andrew (30+’)
HAL: C. Weyer (33’)
What’s Next
Hale will head to UWA Superturf to take on UWA on Saturday 1 August, while Westside Wolves will take on Victoria Park at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 2 August.

UWA defeated Mods-OGM 4-0
A dominant first-half display paved the way for UWA’s impressive 4-0 victory over Mods-OGM at UWA Superturf on Sunday 26 July. The home side made the perfect start, with Harry Golding opening the scoring from open play in just the second minute. UWA continued to apply relentless pressure and quickly built a commanding advantage, with Jack Leaversuch converting from a penalty corner before Jaxon Geddes added a field goal to put the hosts three goals clear before the end of the opening quarter. UWA maintained control in the second term and continued to create opportunities, particularly from penalty corners. To their credit, Mods-OGM lifted their defensive intensity and worked hard to stem the flow of attacks, but UWA eventually found another breakthrough. Golding struck for a second time, this time from a penalty corner, giving the home side a 4-0 lead heading into half-time. The contest became far more evenly balanced after the break, with both sides enjoying periods of possession and battling hard across the field. Mods-OGM searched for a way back into the match, but UWA's defence remained resolute and denied the visitors any clear scoring opportunities. Despite earning several penalty corners in the final quarter, UWA were unable to further extend their advantage as Mods-OGM's defence stood firm under sustained pressure. Nevertheless, the damage had already been done in a dominant first-half performance, with UWA comfortably securing a 4-0 victory on home turf.
Goals
UWA: H. Golding (2’/27’), J. Leaversuch (9’), J. Geddes (13’)
What’s Next
UWA will host Hale at UWA Superturf on Saturday 1 August, while Mods-OGM will take on YMCC at Lemnos Field.

Victoria Park drew Melville 1-1
Victoria Park and Melville shared the points in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 26 July. The opening quarter was a tightly contested affair, with both sides working hard to create opportunities but unable to find a way past two disciplined defensive units. Possession was evenly split throughout the term, and despite several promising passages of play, the scoreboard remained untouched at the first break. Victoria Park made the breakthrough in the second quarter when Regan Blyth converted from a penalty corner, giving the Panthers a valuable lead. Melville responded with increased attacking pressure, but Victoria Park's defence stood firm to protect their advantage and carry a 1-0 lead into half-time. Melville emerged from the main break determined to fight their way back into the contest and were rewarded when Keiron Arthur converted a penalty corner to level the scores. The goal shifted the momentum and set up an intriguing finish as both sides searched for a match-winning breakthrough. The intensity remained high throughout the remainder of the second half, with neither team willing to give an inch. While both sides continued to push forward and create chances, strong defensive efforts and disciplined structures ensured there would be no late winner. As a result, the teams were forced to settle for a share of the points in an entertaining 1-1 draw.
Goals
VPX: R. Blyth (19’)
MEL: K. Arthur (37’)
What’s Next
Melville will go up against Reds at Aquinas College on Saturday 1 August, while Victoria Park will host Westside Wolves at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 2 August.

YMCC defeated by Fremantle Cockburn 1-2 – Sunday 26 July 3.30pm @ Lemnos Field
Fremantle Cockburn bounced back strongly from their previous loss to UWA, edging out YMCC 2-1 in a hard-fought contest at Lemnos Field on Sunday 26 July. The opening half was a tightly contested battle, with both sides enjoying periods of possession and creating promising attacking opportunities. Despite their efforts, neither team could find a breakthrough as disciplined defensive displays and strong goalkeeping kept the scoreboard untouched heading into the main break. The intensity remained high in the third quarter as both teams looked to gain an advantage through penalty corner opportunities. Fremantle Cockburn eventually found the crucial opening, with Ehren Hazell scoring a field goal to break the deadlock and hand the home side a valuable lead before the final change. The Magpies carried that momentum into the last quarter and extended their advantage when Gobindraj Gill converted from a penalty corner. YMCC refused to go away, however, and kept the contest alive when Sebastian Chandraratna scored a field goal to reduce the margin. With the visitors pushing hard in search of an equaliser, Fremantle Cockburn were forced to absorb sustained pressure in the closing stages. The Magpies' defence stood firm when it mattered most, preserving their narrow lead and securing a determined 2-1 victory.
Goals
YMCC: S. Chandraratna (52’)
FRE: E. Hazell (42’), G. Gill (47’)
What’s Next
YMCC will host Mods-OGM at Lemnos Field on Saturday 1 August, while Fremantle Cockburn will host Whitford at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility on Sunday 2 August.

TeamStar Premier League Women

Westside Wolves drew Hale 0-0
Westside Wolves and Hale were unable to be separated in a hard-fought 0-0 draw, delivering a fiercely contested battle at Lemnos Field on Saturday, 25 July. Hale started brightly, pushing forward in search of an early breakthrough, but the Wolves stood firm and refused to give ground. Both sides enjoyed periods of possession throughout an evenly matched opening quarter, yet neither could find a way onto the scoresheet. The Wolves created promising opportunities of their own in the second quarter, earning several penalty corners. However, Hale’s disciplined defence held strong to keep the contest level heading into the main break. The intensity continued after halftime, with the third quarter producing end-to-end action as both teams traded possession and looked for an opening in a highly competitive encounter. The Wolves applied significant pressure in the final quarter, throwing everything at the Hale defence and earning multiple penalty corner opportunities. Despite the sustained attack, Hale remained resolute at the back and successfully repelled every challenge. Hale had one final opportunity late in the match, but neither side could produce the decisive touch, leaving the score locked at 0-0 at the final whistle.
What’s Next
As Hale wait on confirmation to play the remainder of their Round 12 match-up against Reds, they will go up against UWA at the UWA Superturf on Saturday 1 August, while Westside Wolves will take on Victoria Park at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 2 August.

WASPS defeated Whitford 3-1
A strong first half laid the foundation for WASPS’ 3-1 victory over Whitford at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 25 July. The home side made an immediate impact, with Shané Barnard opening the scoring through a field goal in the fifth minute to give WASPS an early advantage. Whitford looked to respond, but a composed WASPS defence stood firm to maintain the 1-0 lead at the end of the opening quarter. WASPS extended their advantage early in the second term when Laila Arnold found the back of the net with a field goal. Despite Whitford’s continued efforts to work their way back into the contest, WASPS remained in control and carried a 2-0 lead into half-time. The third quarter proved to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams sharing possession and creating opportunities. However, neither side could find a breakthrough, leaving the score unchanged heading into the final period. WASPS added valuable insurance in the last quarter when Kaho Tanaka converted a field goal to stretch the lead to three. Whitford answered soon after through Caitlyn McKenzie, who converted from a penalty corner, but the visitors were unable to build further momentum. WASPS held their composure in the closing stages to secure the 3-1 win.
Goals
WAS: S. Barnard (5’), L. Arnold (17’), K. Tanaka (48’)
WHI: C. McKenzie (49’)
What’s Next
WASPS will host North Coast Raiders at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 1 August, while Whitford will take on Fremantle Cockburn at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility on Sunday 2 August.

Reds defeated North Coast Raiders 6-0
Reds delivered a dominant performance on home turf, defeating North Coast Raiders 6-0 at Aquinas College on Saturday 25 July. The home side wasted little time making an impact, with Isla McLean opening the scoring from open play in just the fifth minute. Reds continued to apply pressure throughout the opening quarter and earned several penalty corner opportunities, but disciplined defending from the Raiders limited the damage to a single goal as the hosts took a 1-0 lead into the first break. Reds built on their advantage in the second term, with Sophie Nation and Bella Connelly both finding the back of the net through field goals. North Coast Raiders had a chance to reduce the deficit from a penalty corner, but the Reds defence stood tall to preserve their clean sheet and carry a 3-0 lead into half-time. The third quarter was a more evenly contested affair, with both sides enjoying periods of possession and battling hard across the field. Despite the competitive nature of the contest, neither team was able to add to the scoreboard before the final break. Reds seized complete control in the final quarter, putting the result beyond doubt with a clinical attacking display. Peyton Ritchie converted from a penalty corner before Matilda Connelly and Abby Davies added field goals to cap off an impressive team performance.
Goals
RED: I. McLean (5’), S. Nation (18’), B. Connelly (24’), P. Ritchie (49’), M. Connelly (54’), A. Davies (59’)
What’s Next
As Reds continue to await confirmation to resume their Round 12 matchup against Hale, they will return to Aquinas College to host Melville on Saturday 1 August, while North Coast Raiders will take on WASPS at Perth Hockey Stadium.

Victoria Park defeated Melville 2-0
A decisive third quarter proved the difference as Victoria Park secured a 2-0 victory over Melville at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 26 July. The contest began as an evenly matched affair, with both sides creating early opportunities and earning penalty corners in the opening quarter. Despite the attacking intent at either end, neither team was able to find a breakthrough as the scores remained level at the first break. The deadlock continued throughout the second term, with possession shared evenly and both teams working hard to gain control. Strong defensive efforts from both sides ensured the match remained scoreless heading into the second half. Victoria Park finally broke through early in the third quarter when Beatriz Monger-Molowny converted a field goal to give the Panthers the lead. Melville pushed to respond, but Victoria Park continued to apply pressure and doubled their advantage late in the term through Rachel Frusher, who finished from a penalty corner. The final quarter saw the contest tighten as Melville searched for a way back into the match. However, Victoria Park's defence stood firm, denying any comeback opportunities and preserving their clean sheet.
Goals
VPX: B. Monger-Molowny (32’), R. Frusher (45’)
What’s Next
Melville will head to Aquinas College to go up against Reds on Saturday 1 August, while Victoria Park will host Westside Wolves at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 2 August.

YMCC defeated by Fremantle Cockburn 1-5
Fremantle Cockburn continued their impressive run of form with a convincing 5-1 victory over YMCC at Lemnos Field on Sunday 26 July. YMCC made the perfect start, striking in just the second minute when Kerri Kinneally found the back of the net with a field goal to give the home side an early advantage. However, the lead was short-lived, with Fremantle Cockburn responding almost immediately. Jenna-Rae McIntyre converted a penalty corner just a minute later to restore parity and set the tone for an entertaining contest. The match settled into a tightly contested battle for much of the opening half, with both sides enjoying periods of possession and creating opportunities. As halftime approached, the Magpies edged ahead when Laura Piantoni scored a field goal, giving Fremantle Cockburn a 2-1 lead heading into the main break. Fremantle Cockburn strengthened their position in the third quarter, with Georgia Needham capitalising from a penalty corner to extend the advantage. While YMCC searched for a way back into the match, the visiting side remained composed and continued to control the contest. The Magpies took full command in the final term, adding two more goals to put the result beyond doubt. McIntyre claimed her second goal of the afternoon with a field goal before Eunyoung Kim also found the scoreboard from open play.
Goals
YMCC: K. Kinneally (2’)
FRE: J-R McIntyre (3’/54’), L. Piantoni (26’), G. Needham (35’), E. Kim (59’)
What’s Next
YMCC will return to Lemnos Field on Saturday 1 August to host Suburban Lions, while Fremantle Cockburn will host Whitford at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility on Sunday 2 August.

UWA defeated Suburban Lions 4-2
UWA responded in emphatic fashion to last week's defeat to Fremantle Cockburn, claiming a 4-2 victory over Suburban Lions at UWA Superturf on Sunday 26 July. The opening quarter was a tightly contested affair, with both sides creating opportunities from penalty corners but unable to find the breakthrough. Strong defensive efforts at either end ensured the scores remained level heading into the first break. The deadlock was finally broken in the second quarter as UWA produced a burst of three goals to take control of the contest. Shayni Nelson opened the scoring from a penalty corner in the 18th minute before Saysha Pillay doubled the advantage with another penalty corner conversion four minutes later. Prada Herron then added a field goal to give the home side a commanding three-goal lead. Suburban Lions refused to go away, however, with Georgina Dowd finding the back of the net from a penalty corner to reduce the margin to 3-1 by half-time. The intensity remained high after the break as both teams battled hard for possession in a competitive third quarter. The Lions continued to press and were rewarded late in the term when Andreina Colonna converted from a penalty corner, cutting the deficit to just one goal and setting up an intriguing final quarter. UWA responded when it mattered most. Jacqui Morgan restored the home side's two-goal cushion with a field goal in the final period, helping steady the momentum after the Lions' fightback. Despite continued pressure from the visitors, UWA's defence stood firm in the closing stages to secure the 4-2 win.
Goals
UWA: S. Nelson (18’), S. Pillay (22’), P. Herron (23’), J. Morgan (49’)
SUB: G. Dowd (29’), A. Colonna (45’)
What’s Next
UWA will host Hale at UWA Superturf on Saturday 1 August while Suburban Lions will go up against YMCC at Lemnos Field.

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