It all comes down to one weekend, one location – and one champion.
Melbourne, Victoria | November 29-30
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SEMI-FINAL LADIES 1
NSW PRIDE vs PERTH THUNDERSTICKS
Saturday – 11am (AEDT)
Two of the league’s most dynamic attacking teams collide in the opening women’s semi-final. NSW Pride, led by captain Mariah Williams and featuring the goal-scoring class of Jenn-Rae Mcintyre and Grace Stewart, stormed into the final with a mix of youth and international experience.
The Thundersticks, led by skipper Liné Malan and goalkeeper Zoe Newman, bring defensive steel and counter-attacking potential. Expect a fierce battle in midfield, with Belle Ramshaw and Kaitlin Nobbs looking to disrupt Pride’s fluid structure. Both teams have strong penalty corner options, paving the way for a razor-sharp match to open the weekend.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
NSW Pride: Grace Stewart, Maddi Smith, Mariah Williams, Grace Young
Perth thunder sticks: Courtney Schonell, Kaitlin Nobbs, Karri Somerville, Zoe Newman
GENERAL REGULAR SEASON POSITION 2025
WOMEN
NSW Pride: 1st – Minor Prime Ministers
Perth thunder sticks: 4th
2025 HEAD-TO-HEAD
NSW Pride vs Perth Thundersticks
November 23 – Perth Thundersticks won 6-5 in Perth
TEAM LISTS
NSW Pride women
1. Lola Dorman, 3. Chloe Holmes, 5. Chelsea Holmes, 6. Ella Carr, 7. Grace Stewart, 9. Amalia Patterson, 10. Tegan Buchanan, 11. Emma Scriven, 12. Grace Jeffrey (GK), 14. Emmalee Croker, 15. Jenna-Rae McIntyre, 17. Laura Reid, 20. Maddi Smith (C), 21. Lily Neilson, 22. Tegan Neowhouse (GK), 24. Mariah Williams (C), 32. Grace Young
Perth Thundersticks women
2. Jolie Sertorio, 3. Neasa Flynn, 4. Madi Ratcliffe, 5. Courtney Schonell, 6. Sarah Byrnes, 10. Jesse Reid, 11. Rachel Frusher, 12. Liné Malan (C), 14. Saysha Pillay, 15. Belle Ramshaw, 17. Annie Gibbs, 18. Kaitlin Nobbs, 20. Karri Somerville, 22. Zoe Newman (GK), 26. Lexie Pickering, 28. Georgia Wilson, 29. Camila Vaughan (GK)
SEMI-FINAL MEN 1
BRISBANE BLAZE vs TASSIE TIGERS
Saturday – 12:45pm (AEDT)
The defending champions, Brisbane Blaze, have once again proven to be the benchmark of the men’s competition. With Lachlan Sharp and Joel Rintala in lethal form, and Tim Howard in the back line, the Blaze come in as favorites but face a hungry Tassie Tigers outfit chasing a big upset.
Led by captain Josh Beltz, the Tigers have a mix of youth and experience, with Ben Rennie in goal and Jack Welch and Jeremy Edwards providing the creativity and leadership needed in the finals. Expect physical matches, fast pace and clinical execution from both sides as they battle for a place in Sunday’s decider.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Brisbane Outburst: Lachie Sharp, Jake Whetton, Joel Rintala, Scott Boyde (NZL)
Tassie Tigers: Josh Beltz, Jack Welch, Ehren Hazell, Tim Deavin
GENERAL REGULAR SEASON POSITION 2025
GENTLEMEN
Brisbane Outburst: 1st – Minor Prime Ministers
Tassie Tigers: 4th
2025 HEAD-TO-HEAD
Brisbane Blaze vs Tassie Tigers
November 15 – Tassie Tigers won 3(3)-3(2) in Brisbane
TEAM LISTS
Brisbane Blaze men
1. Lachie Sharp, 8. Adam Imer, 11. Michael Francis, 12. Jake Whetton, 13. David Hubbard, 14. Joseph Sandor, 15. Jayden Atkinson, 16. Tim Howard, 17. Scott Boyde (C), 18. Ryan Wilcox, 22. Matthew Finn (GK), 24. Diarmid Chappell, 25. Hayden Pease, 26. Elijah Mathewson, 27. Joel Rintala, 28. Tom Wycherley, 32. Mitch Nicholson (GK)
Tassie Tigers Men
1. Ben Rennie (GK), 3. Tyson Johnson, 5. Matt Bird, 6. Joshua Brooks, 7. Ruben Hoey, 8. Evan Kimber, 9. Jeremy Edwards, 13. Josh Beltz (C), 14. Jack Welch, 15. Oscar Pritchard, 16. Alex Hogan-Jones, 19. Tim Deavin, 20. Ehren Hazell, 22. Sam McCulloch, 24. Matt Swann, 25. Grant Woodcock (GK), 77. Keenan Johnson
SEMI-FINAL LADIES 2
ADELAIDE FIRE vs. HC MELBOURNE
Saturday – 2:30 PM (AEDT)
A fascinating encounter between two equal parties. Adelaide Fire, led by coach Brodie Gleeson, was this year’s dark horse – driven by the firepower of Miki Spano, Georgina Dowd and rising star Anni Abbott. Their ability to strike quickly from turnovers has made them one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the league.
But they face HC Melbourne, a team built on experience and composure. With Sophie Taylor leading from the back and Kristina Bates controlling the midfield, Melbourne’s structure and home advantage could prove crucial. Add to that the athleticism of Hannah Cotter and Ciara Utri, and this semi-final looks like a real coin toss.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Adelaide fire: Breana Catley (NZL), Brittany Wang (NZL), Greta Hayes, Hattie Shand, Aleisha Power, Margot Van Geffen (NED)
HC Melbourne: Hannah Cotter (NZL), Beck Greiner, Hannah Gravenall (NZL), Rosie Hope (ENG), Sophie Taylor
GENERAL REGULAR SEASON POSITION 2025
WOMEN
Adelaide fire: 2nd
HC Melbourne: 3rd
2025 HEAD-TO-HEAD
Adelaide Fire vs HC Melbourne
October 17 – Adelaide Fire won 6-4 in Melbourne
TEAM LISTS
Adelaide Firewomen
1. Georgina Dowd, 2. Breana Catley, 3. Emma Kitto, 4. Chloe Holland, 7. Linzi Appleyard, 8. Miki Spano, 10. Brittany Wang, 12. Greta Hayes, 13. Hattie Shand (C), 14. Annalize Abbot, 15. Juliet Mallinson, 18. Katie Sharkey, 19. Aleisha Power (GK), 21. Amy Hammond (GK), 22. Eliza White, 23. Margot van Geffen, 27. Laura Barden
HC Melbourne Ladies
1. Sophie Taylor (C), 2. Aisling Utri, 4. Rosie Hope, 5. Kristina Bates, 6. Olivia Colasurdo, 7. Ciara Utri, 8. Hannah Cotter, 10. Emily Hamilton-Smith, 13. Beck Greiner, 15. Olivia Downes, 16. Bridget Laurance (GK), 17. Zara Geddis, 20. Zali Ward, 21. Emma Leighton (GK), 22. Charlotte Hodgson, 25. Hannah Gravenall, 27. Trinity Woodward
SEMI-FINAL MEN 2
NSW PRIDE vs HC MELBOURNE
Saturday – 4:15pm (AEDT)
The last semi-final of the day promises fireworks. The NSW Pride, coached by Kieran Govers, come in with their trademark speed and flair – driven by the attacking influence of Ryan Proctor, Jack Hayes and Michael Taylor. With Nathan Czinner and Jared Findley in midfield, the Pride’s balance on the park is formidable.
HC Melbourne, however, are perennial contenders. Led by Craig Marais and supported by Nathan Ephraums, Liam Henderson and goalkeeper Jed Snowden, they bring discipline and a fierce competitive edge. This match pits Melbourne’s patient build-up against Pride’s attacking aggression – a classic recipe for the semi-final where every moment counts.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
NSW Pride: Ash Thomas, Blake Govers, Nathan Czinner, Albert Beltrán (SPN), Matt Dawson
HC Melbourne: Liam Henderson, Nathan Ephraums, Ky Willott, Jed Snowden, Craig Marais
GENERAL REGULAR SEASON POSITION 2025
GENTLEMEN
NSW Pride: 2nd
HC Melbourne: 3rd
2025 HEAD-TO-HEAD
NSW Pride vs HC Melbourne
October 24 – NSW Pride won 4-2 at Narellan
TEAM LISTS
NSW Pride men
1. Ryan Proctor, 4. Angus Callinan, 5. Ash Thomas (GK), 8. Nathanael Stewart, 10. Kurt Lovett, 12. Jared Findley, 13. Blake Govers, 14. Dylan Martin, 19. Jack Hayes (C), 21. Luke Noblett, 22. Connor Tuddenham, 23. Ryan Woolnough, 25. Nathan Czinner, 27. Albert Beltrán, 32. Matt Dawson, 36. Michael Taylor, 63. Dylan Simmons (GK)
HC Melbourne Men
1. Craig Marais, 2. Peter Scott, 3. Jonathan Bretherton, 4. Liam Henderson, 5. Cooper Burns, 6. Ben White, 7. Nathan Ephraums (C), 10. Brad Marais, 11. Jed Snowden (GK), 12. Connar Otterbach, 13. Daan Smits, 14. Joshua Henderson, 15. Josh Simmonds, 16. Ky Willott, 18. Johan Durst (GK), 20. Nye Roberts, 23. Douglas Buckley
GRAND FINAL DAY – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30
Women’s 3rd Place Match – 11:30 am
Men’s 3rd Place Match – 1:15 p.m
Women’s Grand Final – 3.45pm
Men’s Grand Final – 5.45pm
Featuring world-class talent, interstate rivalry and national team stars in all four semi-finals, this weekend’s Finals Series promises to deliver the intensity, skill and emotion that define Australian hockey at its best.
Four games. Two days. One champion.
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