TeamStar Premier League Round 2 Wrap

A weekend of tightly contested hockey and emphatic statements saw milestone moments, standout individual performances and several sides reinforce their credentials as genuine contenders as Round Two matches unfolded across Perth.

TeamStar Premier League Men

WASPS def by Fremantle Cockburn 2-4
Fremantle Cockburn rebounded strongly from recent defeats, securing a hard‑fought two‑goal victory over WASPS at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 18 April. WASPS opened the scoring through a field goal to Jack Kruger and controlled much of the contest early. A tight second quarter saw both sides trade possession with no further goals, allowing WASPS to take a 1–0 lead into half time. The match lifted in intensity after the break, with Callum Brown‑Lea extending WASPS’ advantage with a field goal early in the third quarter. Fremantle Cockburn responded emphatically, as Ehren Hazell struck twice in quick succession to level the scores. Momentum swung further the Magpies’ way late in the term when Jazze Henry converted a field goal to put Fremantle Cockburn in front. The final quarter was again fiercely contested, but Fremantle Cockburn sealed the result when Diarmid Chappell added a field goal, ensuring the Magpies held on for the win.
Goals
WAS: J. Kruger (10’), C. Brown-Lea (33’)
FRE: E. Hazell (36’/38’), J. Henry (45’), D. Chappell (56’)
What’s Next
Fremantle Cockburn will host Reds at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility for an Anzac Day clash, while WASPS will host Victoria Park at Perth Hockey Stadium.

YMCC def. Victoria Park 6-1
YMCC marked a club stalwart’s milestone in emphatic fashion, claiming a five‑goal victory over Victoria Park at Lemnos Field on Saturday 18 April. Player‑coach Tyler Lovell celebrated his 400th game as YMCC made a strong start, opening the scoring early through a field goal from Liam Henderson. Victoria Park looked to respond during a competitive second quarter, but it was YMCC who struck again just before the break, with Cooper Burns converting a field goal to extend the home side’s lead at half time. Burns continued his strong performance after the interval, adding his second of the match by successfully converting a penalty corner in the third quarter. YMCC maintained control as the match progressed, with Hamish Adamson and Max Freedman both finding the back of the net from field goals to push the margin further out. Victoria Park broke through late in the term, with Harley Muir scoring from a penalty corner. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed in the final quarter as Burns completed his hat‑trick, sealing a memorable milestone win for YMCC.
Goals
YMCC: L. Henderson (6’), C. Burns (30’/34’/48’), H. Adamson (40’), M. Freedman (43’)
VPX: H. Muir (45’)
What’s Next
YMCC will host UWA at Lemnos Field on Saturday 25 April, while Victoria Park will take on WASPS at Perth Hockey Stadium.

UWA def. Whitford 5-2
UWA continued their dominant run with a three‑goal victory over Whitford at UWA Superturf on Saturday 18 April, in a match that also marked a significant milestone for Harry Golding, who played his 200th game for the club. The hosts made an ideal start, with Nathan Ephraums striking twice in the opening quarter — first converting a penalty stroke in the fourth minute before adding a field goal in the 12th. Whitford responded in the second quarter through Luke Milne, whose field goal cut the margin to one and kept the contest alive heading into half time. The third quarter proved a more measured affair, with both sides trading possession, though UWA restored their two‑goal buffer when Nathan Czinner found the back of the net with a field goal. The final quarter opened up as both teams pushed hard, with UWA extending their lead when Cam Geddes converted a penalty corner. Whitford answered almost immediately, as Tristan Lasevicius scored a field goal just a minute later. However, UWA had the final say, with Ben Baxter slotting a late field goal to secure a three‑goal win.
Goals
UWA: N. Ephraums (4’/12’), N. Czinner (36’), C. Geddes (56’), B. Baxter (58’)
WHI: L. Milne (24’), T. Lasevicius (57’)
What’s Next
UWA will take on YMCC at Lemnos Field on Saturday 25 April, while Whitford will host Westside Wolves at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 26 April.

Westside Wolves def. North Coast Raiders 7-0
Westside Wolves produced a dominant performance at Lemnos Field on Sunday 19 April, recording a seven‑goal victory over North Coast Raiders. The Wolves made a fast start, with Joel Rintala opening the scoring from a penalty corner before Arjun Brian added a field goal to give the home side early control of the match. The second quarter saw a more even contest as the Raiders looked to respond, but the Wolves’ defence held strong to maintain a 2–0 lead at half time. Westside took full control after the break, piling on three goals in the third quarter through Dane Gavranich, Rintala and Matthew Edgar to put the result beyond doubt. The Wolves continued to press in the final term, with Alistair Murray and Xavier Yem finding the back of the net to further extend the margin, sealing a comprehensive win.
Goals
WSW: J. Rintala (4’/34’), A. Brian (13’), D. Gavranich (31’), M. Edgar (42’), A. Murray (50’), X. Yem (58’)
What’s Next
North Coast Raiders will host Hale at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Saturday 25 April, while Westside Wolves will take on Whitford at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 26 April.

Melville def by Hale 4-6
A four‑goal performance from Liam Flynn propelled Hale to a hard‑fought two‑goal victory over Melville at Melville Toyota Stadium on Sunday 19 April. Hale made a strong opening, with Flynn finding the back of the net twice in the first quarter to give the visitors early control. Melville hit back in the second term through a brace from James Day, drawing the contest level. However, Hale regained the ascendancy before half time, with Flynn completing his hat‑trick and Blake Murdoch adding another to see the visitors lead 4–2 at the main break. The match remained tightly contested in the third quarter, with both sides adding a goal apiece — Jack Pearce scoring for Hale and Jesse Absolom responding for Melville. The final quarter followed a similar pattern, as Flynn sealed his four‑goal haul for the afternoon, while Oliver McGill added a late response for Melville. Hale held firm in the closing stages to secure a deserved two‑goal win.
Goals
MEL: J. Day (19’/24’), J. Absolom (36’), O. McGill (52’)
HAL: L. Flynn (3’/14’/22’/48’), B. Murdoch (25’), J. Pearce (31’)
What’s Next
Hale will take on North Coast Raiders at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Saturday 25 April, while Melville will go up against Mods-OGM at Guildford Grammar on Sunday 26 April.

Reds def. Mods-OGM 7-0
Reds delivered a dominant performance on home turf, claiming a seven‑goal victory over Mods‑OGM at Aquinas College on Sunday 19 April. The opening quarter was evenly contested, with both sides trading possession but unable to break through. The deadlock was finally broken in the second quarter when Blake Govers found the back of the net, giving the Reds a 1–0 lead heading into half time. The hosts took full control after the break, producing a decisive third quarter that yielded four goals through Brodee Foster, Andrew Faulds, Govers and Jeremy Hayward to open up a commanding 5–0 advantage by the final change. Mods‑OGM looked to respond in the final term, but the Reds continued to assert their dominance. Hayward added his second goal of the match, while James Cameron also scored to cap off a comprehensive win for the home side.
Goals
RED: B. Govers (25’/37’), B. Foster (32’), A. Faulds (35’), J. Hayward (41’/49’), J. Cameron (53’)
What’s Next
Reds will take on Fremantle Cockburn at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility on Saturday 25 April, while Mods-OGM will host Melville at Guildford Grammar on Sunday 26 April.

TeamStar Premier League Women

UWA def by Whitford 2-4
Whitford continued to establish themselves as a team to watch this season, securing a two‑goal victory over UWA at UWA Superturf on Saturday 18 April. The home side opened the scoring early, with Prada Herron slotting a field goal in the fourth minute. Whitford responded swiftly, as Maddison Brooks found the back of the net to level the scores. The second quarter remained tightly contested for much of the term before Whitford surged late, taking control with goals from Tahlia Martin and Olivia Shannon to carry a two‑goal advantage into half time. UWA worked hard to respond after the break and eventually converted through Bridget Smith, whose field goal reduced the margin heading into the final change. The fourth quarter settled into a defensive stalemate, with both teams unable to add to the scoreline. Whitford held firm under pressure to close out a valuable win on the road.
Goals
UWA: P. Herron (4’), B. Smith (44’)
WHI: M. Brooks (6’), T. Martin (27’), O. Shannon (29’/31’)
What’s Next
UWA will head to Lemnos Field to take on YMCC on Saturday 25 April, while Whitford will host Westside Wolves at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 26 April.

WASPS def by Fremantle Cockburn 2-4
Fremantle Cockburn claimed their first win of the season, holding off WASPS by two goals at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday 18 April. After a competitive opening passage, the Magpies struck first through a field goal from Jenna‑Rae McIntyre to take the early advantage. The second quarter remained evenly balanced, with both teams trading possession but unable to add to the scoreline, allowing Fremantle Cockburn to carry a narrow lead into half time. The match lifted in intensity after the break, as McIntyre added her second goal to extend the margin. WASPS responded almost immediately, with Rina Hughes finding the back of the net to keep the contest tight. Fremantle Cockburn restored their buffer when Jade Vanderzwan goaled, but WASPS again struck back through Kaho Tanaka to ensure the margin remained at a single goal heading into three‑quarter time. The final term continued in the same competitive fashion, before McIntyre sealed the result by completing her hat‑trick.
Goals
WAS: R. Hughes (38’), K. Tanaka (44’)
FRE: J-R. McIntyre (13’/37’/57’), J. Vanderzwan (41’)
What’s Next
WASPS will host Victoria Park at Perth Hockey Stadium for an Anzac Day clash. Fremantle Cockburn will have an extended break with their Anzac Round fixture against Reds rescheduled to Wednesday 6 May before they take on Whitford at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 3 May.

YMCC def by Victoria Park 1-2
Victoria Park fought off a determined YMCC outfit to claim a hard‑fought one‑goal victory at Lemnos Field on Saturday 18 April. YMCC made the stronger start, striking early in the opening quarter through a field goal from Shanea Tonkin to give the home side the advantage. Victoria Park responded soon after, with Georgia Hiskins converting from a penalty corner to level the scores by quarter time. The second and third quarters developed into a tight, evenly matched contest, with both sides trading possession and finding little separation. The deadlock was finally broken just before the final change, when Kayla O’Sullivan scored a field goal to put Victoria Park in front heading into three‑quarter time. The final quarter remained fiercely contested, but Victoria Park held firm defensively to edge out YMCC and secure a narrow win.
Goals
YMCC: S. Tonkin (5’)
VPX: G. Hiskins (8’), K. O’Sullivan (45’)
What’s Next
YMCC will host UWA at Lemnos Field on Saturday 25 April, while Victoria Park will take on WASPS at Perth Hockey Stadium.

Westside Wolves def North Coast Raiders 5-1
Westside Wolves continued their dominant run with a four‑goal victory over North Coast Raiders at Lemnos Field on Sunday 19 April. The Wolves made a strong start, opening the scoring in the first quarter through a field goal from Madison Naish. The Wolves took firm control in the second term, with Madi Ratcliffe converting a penalty corner before adding a field goal later in the quarter to send the Wolves into half time with a three‑goal advantage. The momentum continued after the break, as Jemma Buckley found the back of the net and Ratcliffe completed her hat‑trick to extend the lead to 5–0 by three‑quarter time. The final quarter proved more evenly contested, with both sides trading possession. The Raiders earned a late reward when Jessica Tuff scored a goal, but the Wolves remained composed to close out a comprehensive four‑goal win.
Goals
WSW: M. Naish (5’), M. Ratcliffe (19’/31’/49’), J. Buckley (47’)
NCR: J. Tuff (56’)
What’s Next
North Coast Raiders will host Hale at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Saturday 25 April, while Westside Wolves will take on Whitford at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 26 April.

Melville def by Hale 0-2
Hale rebounded from their recent loss to Suburban Lions, holding off Melville by two goals at Melville Toyota Stadium on Sunday 19 April. The opening term was evenly contested, with both sides trading possession in a measured start to the match. That pattern continued through much of the second quarter before Hale broke the deadlock late in the term, when captain Liné Malan scored a field goal to give the visitors a narrow lead at half time. Hale carried that momentum into the third quarter, extending their advantage early as Shanae Haywood found the back of the net with a field goal. Melville continued to search for a response, but Hale’s defensive structure held firm for the remainder of the contest. The visitors controlled the closing stages to secure a composed two‑goal victory.
Goals
HAL: L. Malan (28’), S. Haywood (33’)
What’s Next
Hale will head to Troy Pickard Hockey Centre to take on North Coast Raiders on Saturday 25 April, while Melville will take on Suburban Lions at Lemnos Field on Sunday 26 April.

Reds def by Suburban Lions 2-4
A highly competitive third quarter proved decisive as Suburban Lions continued their solid form, holding off Reds by two goals at Aquinas College on Sunday 19 April. The opening half was a tightly contested affair, with both sides locked in an even battle and neither able to break the deadlock. The match came to life in the third quarter, with the Lions striking first as Maria Guastavino converted a penalty corner. Reds responded quickly through a field goal from Bella Connelly to level the scores. Guastavino again put the Lions in front with her second penalty corner goal, only for Reds’ Britt Wang to reply in kind, also converting from a set piece. Momentum continued to swing as Guastavino completed her hat‑trick with a field goal, before teammate Angela Chilwell added another field goal to give the Lions a two‑goal buffer. The final quarter returned to a defensive stalemate, with both teams unable to add to the scoreline. Suburban Lions held firm in the closing stages to secure a hard‑earned victory.
Goals
RED: B. Connelly (34’), B. Wang (41’)
SUB: M. Guastavino (32’/37’/42’), A. Chilwell (45’)
What’s Next
Suburban Lions will host Melville at Lemnos Field on Sunday 26 April. With their Anzac Round fixture against Fremantle Cockburn rescheduled to Wednesday 6 May, Reds will have an extended break before they take on Melville at Melville Toyota Stadium on Saturday 2 May.

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