HOCKEY Australia has announced its Hockeyroos team, headlined by Gerringong’s Grace Stewart, for this weekend’s FIH Pro League matches against China PR and Germany at Hobart’s Tasmanian Hockey Centre.
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The world number three Hockeyroos will take on 10th-ranked China and fifth-ranked Germany from 5pm AEDT on Saturday and Sunday respectively, having recorded a 1-nil win over world champions Netherlands and 2-1 defeat to Belgium last round.
The Hockeyroos have named a 19-member team for Hobart, with Rebecca Greiner added to the group which played in Melbourne.
“It’s a very similar squad – we want to use the opportunity to expose our athletes,” Hockeyroos coach Paul Gaudoin said.
“Playing in Hobart at home is fantastic.
“Germany and China are both quality teams – we’ve played China recently at the Champions Trophy and they had some good results.
“We haven’t played Germany for quite a while so we’re looking forward to seeing what they’ve got and how we fare against them.”
Gaudoin implored the fans of Tasmania to get out and support the Hockeyroos over the weekend.
“It’s a great place to play hockey,” he said.
“The facility is excellent – we hope the crowd come out and support the Hockeyroos.”
Hockeyroos squad: Kristina Bates, Edwina Bone, Lily Brazel, Emily Chalker, Jane Claxton, Madison Fitzpatrick, Savannah Fitzpatrick, Rebecca Greiner, Jodie Kenny, Rachael Lynch, Ambrosia Malone, Kaitlin Nobbs, Hayley Padget, Brooke Peris, Grace Stewart, Sophie Taylor, Ashlee Wells, Mariah Williams and Georgia Wilson.
