News - Hockey Australia

"Incredibly proud", Queensland stars Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale announce retirement

Two of Queensland's greatest midfielders, Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale, have announced their retirement from international hockey, officially bringing down the curtain after 521 collective international matches for the Kookaburras.

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Fri 20 Dec 2024

Full circle for Australia's most-capped hockey player ever Eddie Ockenden, as he retires after two decades

Kookaburras legend Eddie Ockenden has called time on his international hockey career, leaving behind an unprecedented legacy that saw him become a five-time Olympian as he amassed a record 451 international appearances for Australia.

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Wed 04 Dec 2024

'2024 has been a special year' - Matt Dawson calls time on storied 10-year career

Kookaburras defender Matt Dawson has announced his retirement from international hockey four months after deciding to save his hockey career to compete at his third Olympic Games.

Kookaburras Matt Dawson Retirement

Thu 21 Nov 2024

Australia's most-capped goalkeeper ever, Andrew Charter calls time after 13-year career

Australia's great wall of defence, Andrew Charter has called time on his international hockey career just seven months after he made history by becoming Australia's most-capped goalkeeper ever.

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Thu 14 Nov 2024

Kookaburras captain Aran Zalewski calls time on stellar 14-year career

Kookaburras captain Aran Zalewski has called time on his international hockey career, leaving behind a legacy that spanned 14 years and saw him become one of the most decorated players of the modern era.

Aran Zalewski Kookaburras Retirement

Thu 31 Oct 2024

‘Hockey has done so much for me’ Brooke Peris joins Claxton, Taylor in international retirement

The Hockeyroos are bidding goodbye to three star players, with co-captain Brooke Peris joining her fellow co-captain Jane Claxton and defender Renee Taylor in announcing their retirement from international hockey.

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Mon 28 Oct 2024

The careers of two Hockeyroo greats come to an end

Hockey Australia's Director of High Performance, Bernard Savage reflects on the careers of Hockeyroos' Jane Claxton and Renee Taylor.

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Thu 05 Sep 2024