Teamstar Premier League Lizzie Watkins Organ Donor Round Wrap

A memorable round of hockey during the Lizzie Watkins Organ Donor Round delivered late goals, broken undefeated streaks and tight contests across the competition.

TeamStar Premier League Men

Hale defeated by UWA 0-3
A dominant final-quarter surge saw UWA respond to their recent loss to YMCC, ending Hale’s undefeated streak with a three-goal victory at Hale Hockey Club on Friday 1 May. Both sides started with attacking intent, creating early chances through penalty corners. However, possession was fiercely contested and defensive discipline from both teams kept scoring opportunities to a minimum, setting up a tightly fought and entertaining contest. The deadlock was finally broken in the final quarter when Frank Main opened the scoring for UWA with a field goal in the 46th minute. As Hale pushed to respond through a series of penalty corners, UWA struck again, with Cam Geddes converting from a penalty corner to extend the lead. Hale continued to press in search of a comeback, but UWA sealed the result when Harry Golding added a late field goal, securing a well-earned victory and handing Hale their first loss of the season.
Goals
UWA: F. Main (46’), C. Geddes (50’), H. Golding (57’)
What’s Next
UWA will take on Fremantle Cockburn at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility on Saturday 9 May, while Hale will go head to head with Victoria Park at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 10 May.

Westside Wolves defeated Victoria Park 3-1
A hat-trick from Joel Rintala saw Westside Wolves extend their undefeated streak for another week, claiming a two-goal victory over Victoria Park at Lemnos Field on Saturday 2 May. The Wolves wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Rintala opening the scoring via a field goal in the third minute before doubling the lead five minutes later from a penalty corner to give the Wolves a 2–0 advantage by quarter time. As the Wolves looked to build on their lead through a series of penalty corners, Victoria Park lifted the intensity, applying sustained pressure to keep the margin at two goals heading into the main break. The Panthers struck early after half time, with Ky Willott converting a penalty corner to reduce the deficit in the third quarter. In an evenly contested term, the Wolves responded once more, with Rintala completing his hat-trick from another penalty corner to restore the two-goal buffer at the final change. The final quarter developed into a tight battle for possession, but the Wolves’ defence held firm, allowing them to see out the match and secure the win.
Goals
WSW: J. Rintala (3’/8’/40’)
VPX: K. Willott (32’)
What’s Next
Victoria Park will host Hale at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 10 May, while Westside Wolves will take on Mods-OGM at Guildford Grammar.

North Coast Raiders defeated by WASPS 1-2
WASPS continued to build momentum, securing their first win of the season with a hard-fought single-goal victory over North Coast Raiders at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Saturday 2 May. An evenly matched opening quarter set the tone for the contest before WASPS broke the deadlock, with Callum Brown-Lea converting a penalty corner to give the visitors a narrow lead heading into half time. The tight battle continued after the main break as the Raiders mounted a response, with Connor Irwin scoring from a penalty stroke in the third quarter to level the scores by three-quarter time. Both sides traded possession in an intense final stanza until WASPS regained the lead, with Benjamin Woodruff converting a penalty corner. While the Raiders searched for a late equaliser, WASPS showed composure in defence to hold firm and claim victory.
Goals
NCR: C. Irwin (43’)
WAS: C. Brown-Lea (24’), B. Woodruff (52’)
What’s Next
WASPS will head to Lemnos Field to take on YMCC on Saturday 9 May, while North Coast Raiders will host Melville at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 10 May.

Melville defeated by Reds 1-3
Reds bounced back from their recent loss to Fremantle Cockburn, securing a two-goal victory over Melville at Melville Toyota Stadium on Saturday 2 May. The opening quarter saw both sides trade possession as they searched for an early breakthrough. It was Melville who struck first, with Ben Staines scoring a field goal a few minutes before half time to give the home side the lead. Reds responded strongly after the main break, turning the contest in the third quarter. Jeremy Hayward converted a penalty corner to level the scores before Brodee Foster followed suit, also scoring from a penalty corner to put Reds ahead by three-quarter time. The final quarter remained fiercely contested, but Foster proved decisive once more, adding a second goal via a field goal to secure the win and cap off a strong comeback performance for Reds.
Goals
MEL: B. Staines (28’)
RED: J. Hayward (40’), B. Foster (44’/50’)
What’s Next
Reds will take on Whitford at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Saturday 9 May, while Melville will face off against North Coast Raiders at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 10 May.

Mods-OGM defeated by YMCC 2-7
A six-goal haul from Cooper Burns powered YMCC to another dominant victory, extending their undefeated streak with an emphatic win over Mods-OGM at Guildford Grammar on Sunday 3 May. Mods-OGM made a fast start, with Brett Stevens opening the scoring via a field goal in just the second minute. YMCC responded promptly, as Burns converted a penalty corner to level the scores. Mods-OGM regained the lead soon after, with Luke Nillsen scoring from a penalty stroke to give his side a 2–1 advantage at quarter time. YMCC wasted no time drawing level in the second quarter, with Burns again finding the back of the net from a penalty corner. The contest remained tightly fought for the remainder of the half, with both sides locked at two-all heading into the main break. The third quarter proved decisive as YMCC took control of the match. Burns converted a penalty stroke in the 34th minute before adding a field goal just a minute later to swing the momentum firmly in YMCC’s favour. YMCC continued to dominate in the final quarter, with Burns completing his six-goal performance by scoring twice more from penalty corners. Hamish Adamson capped off the display with a late field goal in the final minute, sealing a comprehensive victory.
Goals
MOD: B. Stevens (2’), L. Nillsen (11’)
YMCC: C. Burns (3’/17’/34’/35’/47’/56’), H. Adamson (60’)
What’s Next
YMCC will host WASPS at Lemnos Field on Saturday 9 May, while Mods-OGM will host Westside Wolves at Guildford Grammar on Sunday 10 May.

Whitford defeated by Fremantle Cockburn 2-4
Fremantle Cockburn continued to build strong form, claiming a two-goal victory over Whitford at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 3 May. The Magpies made an early statement, opening the scoring in the fifth minute through a field goal from Diarmid Chappell before Ehren Hazell doubled the advantage with another field goal late in the opening quarter. The second quarter developed into a tight contest, with both teams trading possession and searching for opportunities, but Fremantle Cockburn’s defence held firm to preserve a 2–0 lead at half time. Whitford mounted a response after the main break, with Dale Midolo converting a penalty corner to reduce the margin. The Magpies answered soon after, as Hazell netted his second goal from a penalty corner. Whitford continued to press and kept the deficit at one goal, with Ethan Boshoff also scoring from a penalty corner late in the third term. The final quarter saw Fremantle Cockburn regain control, with Rhys Angwin scoring a decisive field goal to secure the win and cap off a solid performance from the Magpies.
Goals
WHI: D. Midolo (35’), E. Boshoff (43’)
FRE: D. Chappell (5’), E. Hazell (14’/40’), R. Angwin (52’)
What’s Next
Whitford will host Reds at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Saturday 9 May, while Fremantle Cockburn will host UWA at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility.

TeamStar Premier League Women

Hale drew UWA 1-1
Hale and UWA played out a hard-fought 1–1 draw under lights at Hale Hockey Club on Friday 1 May. The opening quarter saw both teams look to create scoring chances through penalty corners, but strong defensive efforts ensured the deadlock remained intact. The breakthrough finally came in the 25th minute, when Fiona Cock converted a penalty corner to give Hale the lead heading into half time. A fierce contest continued after the main break, with UWA eventually finding an equaliser through Prada Herron, who struck from a penalty corner to level the scores in the third quarter. The final quarter saw both sides push hard in search of a winning goal, trading possession in an intense stalemate. However, neither team could find a late breakthrough, and the match concluded in a draw.
Goals
HAL: F. Cock (25’)
UWA: P. Herron (42’)
What’s Next
UWA will head to Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility to take on Fremantle Cockburn on Saturday 9 May, while Hale will take on Victoria Park at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 10 May.

Westside Wolves defeated by Victoria Park 2-3
A fast-starting Victoria Park held off a determined Westside Wolves outfit to end their undefeated streak with a narrow one-goal victory at Lemnos Field on Saturday 2 May. Victoria Park wasted no time asserting themselves, opening the scoring in the seventh minute when Emma Reid converted a penalty corner. Ruby Williams quickly added to the momentum with a field goal, giving the Panthers a 2–0 lead at the first break. The Panthers maintained their intensity in the second quarter, extending the advantage further through a field goal from Beatriz Monger-Molowny. Westside Wolves responded with persistence, which paid off when Madi Ratcliffe converted a penalty corner to reduce the margin to two goals heading into half time. The Wolves continued to push for a comeback after the break, with Hattie Shand scoring a field goal early in the third term to close the gap further. However, the contest settled into a stalemate for the remainder of the match, with both sides trading possession and chances. Victoria Park held firm defensively in the second half to protect their slender lead, securing a hard-fought upset victory over the previously undefeated Wolves.
Goals
WSW: M. Ratcliffe (27’), H. Shand (32’)
VPX: E. Reid (7’), R. Williams (14’), B. Monger-Molowny (19’)
What’s Next
Victoria Park will host Hale at Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday 10 May, while Westside Wolves will take on Suburban Lions at Lemnos Field.

North Coast Raiders defeated by WASPS 1-2
As the hockey community came together to honour the late Lizzie Watkins and raise awareness around organ donation, WASPS edged out North Coast Raiders in a narrow victory at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Saturday 2 May. Following an even opening period, WASPS struck first when Camryn Tidy converted a penalty corner to give the visitors a one-goal advantage at quarter time. What followed was a tight and evenly contested battle through the second and third quarters, with both sides trading possession and WASPS managing to maintain their slender lead under sustained pressure. The deadlock was finally broken in the final quarter when the Raiders found an equaliser through a penalty corner goal from Jessica Tuff. However, WASPS responded almost immediately, with Tidy once again converting from a penalty corner to restore the lead and secure the win for her side.
Goals
NCR: C. Poole (56’)
WAS: C. Tidy (11’/58’)
What’s Next
WASPS will take on YMCC at Lemnos Field on Saturday 9 May, while North Coast Raiders will host Melville at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 10 May.

Whitford defeated Fremantle Cockburn 4-2
Whitford bounced back from their recent loss to Westside Wolves with a two-goal victory over Fremantle Cockburn at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Sunday 3 May. Whitford made an early statement, opening the scoring in the fourth minute when Maddison Brooks converted a penalty corner. Fremantle Cockburn responded later in the opening quarter through Jade Vanderzwan, who also found the back of the net from a penalty corner to level the scores at quarter time. A tense and evenly balanced contest followed in the second quarter, with both sides trading possession and struggling to create clear scoring opportunities. Whitford took control in the third term, with Petra Verster proving decisive by scoring two field goals to establish an advantage by three-quarter time. The Magpies applied late pressure in the final quarter, reducing the margin through a field goal from Mackenzie Brewer. However, Whitford showed composure under pressure, with Brooks scoring her second goal of the match via a field goal to seal the win and cap off a strong rebound performance.
Goals
WHI: M. Brooks (4’/50’), P. Verster (39’/45’)
FRE: J. Vanderzwan (11), M. Brewer (46’)
What’s Next
Whitford will host Reds at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre on Saturday 9 May, while Fremantle Cockburn will host UWA at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility.

Suburban Lions defeated YMCC 2-1
Suburban Lions extended their undefeated streak for another week, edging out a determined YMCC side by a single goal at Lemnos Field on Sunday 3 May. Both teams started with intensity, with the Lions showing early resolve by successfully defending a penalty stroke from YMCC. The opening half developed into a tense battle, as both sides traded possession and searched for scoring opportunities without reward. The deadlock was finally broken in the third quarter when YMCC struck through Chelsea Harris, who converted a field goal to put her side in front. The Lions responded swiftly, with Courtney Schonell finding the back of the net via a field goal to level the scores by three-quarter time. The decisive moment came in the final quarter, as Angela Chilwell scored a field goal to give the Lions the lead. In a tightly contested closing period, Suburban Lions held firm defensively to preserve their advantage and secure another hard-fought victory.
Goals
SUB: C. Schonell (43’), A. Chilwell (47’)
YMCC: C. Harris (41’)
What’s Next
YMCC will host WASPS at Lemnos Field on Saturday 9 May, while Suburban Lions will host Westside Wolves at Lemnos Field on Sunday 10 May.

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