WOMEN’S PREMIER LEAGUE SQUAD

Coach:
Alex Shirley

Co-Team Manager:
Harry Zachariou

Co-Team Manager:
Greg Hopkins

RESERVES COACH:
PHIL FROST

Team Manager:
Sue Milford

Women’s Director:
Nicole Virtuoso

#1 Caitlin Duggan

Age: 28
Nickname: Caito
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Debut in 1st XI: 2015

Sponsored by:
Sally Walsh

#2 Ellen Druce

Age: 29
Nickname: El/Drucey
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Debut in 1st XI: 2012
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2007-11)

Sponsored by:
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School
Killeen St
South West Sunshine VIC 3020
(03) 8312 6900
spsunshinesw.catholic.edu.au

#3 Monica Singh

Age: 30
Nickname: Mon
Position: Striker
Occupation: Customer Success Manager
Debut in 1st XI: 2012

Sponsored By:
Singh Family

#5 ASHLEE WELLS

Age: 33
Nickname:
Ash
Position: 
Goal Keeper
Occupation:
Professional Athlete
Previous Clubs: North Coast Raiders
Representative Honours: Australian National Women’s Team Hockeyroos (2011-2021)

Sponsored by:
Wells Family

#6 Gabby Minett

Age: 29
Nickname: Gab
Position: Striker
Occupation: Teacher
Debut in 1st XI: 2011

Sponsored by:
Minett Family

#7 Georgia Hopkins (Captain)

Age: 25
Nickname: Hoppo/George/G
Position: Striker
Occupation: Student, Education Support Staffmember
Debut in 1st XI: 2011
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2009-12), VPSSA (2009-10), VIC (2011-2015), VIC Indoor U13 U15 U18 U21 (2011-20), VIS Scholarship Holder (2015), Australian Futures Squad (2015-16)

Sponsored by:
Hopkins Family

#8 MEGAN ALAKUS

Age: 36
Nickname: Bez
Position: Defender
Occupation: Primary School Teacher
Debut in 1st XI: 2013
Representative Honours: U13, U15, U18, U21 Victorian Teams, 2009 – 2014 Victorian Vipers, 2022 Hockey Club Melbourne

Sponsored by:
Glowdeaming
glowdreaming.com

#10 ROSARIO VILLAGRA

Age: 31
Nickname: Rosie
Position:
Striker
Occupation: Financial Analyst
Previous Clubs: PBC Argentina
Debut in 1st XI:
2022
Representative Honours: Argentina U21’s 2020, Hockey Club Melbourne 2021-2022

Sponsored by:
Big 5 Fitness
212 Somerville Rd
Kingsville VIC 3012
0488 819 875

bigfivefitness.com.au

 #11 Emma Robinson

Age: 32
Nickname: Em
Position: Mid Fielder
Occupation: Orthotist/Prosthetist & Yoga Teacher
Debut in 1st XI: 2009

Sponosred by:
Assembly Yoga & Pilates
Level 1/576 Barkly St,
West Footscray VIC 3012
0415 846 295

assemblystudios.com.au

#12 Claire Hind
***Overseas***

Age: 19
Nickname: Clairebear
Position: Defender
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2016
Representative Honours: U13 Victorian White Team, U15 Victorian Team, SSV U16 Victorian Team, Western Wildcats 2012-2017

Sponsored By:
Hind Family

#13 HAYLEY McALINDEN

Age: 27
Nickname: Hay
Position: Defender
Occupation: Education
Representitive Honours: Western Wildcats 2004-2008

Sponsored By: 
McAlinden Family

#14 ALICIA DUGGAN

Age: 31
Nickname: Leish
Position: Defender
Occupation: Architect
Debut in 1st XI: 2008

Sponsored by:
Majella Stone

#15 Juli Alonso

Age: 32
Nickname: Juli
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Psychologist
Debut in 1st XI: 2023
Representative Honours: Buenos Aires 2005 U15s, 2006 U17s, 2007 U18s, 2009-2010 U21s, 2011-2015 senior

Sponsored by:
Alonso Family

#16 TAYLA WILMOT

Age: 29
Nickname:
Chug, Tay
Position:
Defender
Occupation: Student, University Tutor
Previous Clubs: Wanderers (South Africa)
Debut in 1st XI: 2021
Representative Honours: U18/U21 Southern Gauteng South Africa, South African Country District

Sponsored by:
Team Style

teamstyle.com.au

#17 RUBY GORTON

Age: 14
Nickname: Rubes
Position:
Midfield
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2023
Representitive Honours: SSV 2019, 2021, 2023, Western Wildcats 2021, 2022, 2023, Victorian (Outdoor) 2022, 2023, Victorian (Indoor) 2023, 2024, HC Melbourne Futures 2023

Sponsored by:
TG Hogan Barbel
6/216 Blackshaws Rd,
Altona North VIC 3025
 0405 187 810

tchoganbarbellclub.com

#18 ERIN TAYLOR

Age: 37
Nickname:
Ez Aussie ET
Position:
Midfielder
Occupation: Account Manager
Previous Clubs: Mornington Falcons, Sutherland SYD
Debut in 1st XI: 2021
Representative Honours: New Zealand Junior National Team, New Zealand National Hockey League, Eastern State – Sydney, VIC 35 Masters 2021

Sponsored by:
Taylor Family

#19 Georgia Cutrale

Age: 25
Nickname: GC
Position: Striker
Occupation: Teacher
Debut in 1st XI: 2015
Representative Honours: Wildcats U13 U15 U17 (2010-15)

Sponsored by:
FPW Financial Advice
Karen & Rodney Johnstone
fpwadvice.com.au

#20 Hannah Lowry


Age: 24
Nickname:
Han, Lowry
Position:
Midfield
Occupation: Teacher
Previous Clubs: Kedron Wavell HC
Representative Honours: QLD U21 2019, QLD Scorchers Squad 2018

Sponsored by:
Smash FM
smashfm.com.au

 

#21 CARLA BOND

Age: 39
Nickname:
Bondy
Position:
Striker
Occupation: Sales Manager
Previous Clubs: MCC
Debut in 1st XI: 2021
Representative Honours: U18 & U21 Victoria, Victorian Vipers

Sponsored by:
Blade & Beard
9005 7727

beardandblade.com.au

#22 Stephanie Thompson

Age: 25
Nickname: Steph
Position: Midfield/Defender
Occupation: Teacher
Previous Clubs: Werribee HC
Representative Honours: Wildcats U13 (2009-15), VIC Indoor (2012-13)

Sponsored by:
Topline Embroidery
51/47 Little Boundary Rd, Laverton North, 3026
9399 9633

#23 ELENA SEROVSKI

Age: 17
Nickname: El, Shero
Position: Defender
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Australian Grammar School Victoria Team 2021, U13, U15 & U18 Western Wildcats 2018 – 2022

Sponsored by:
Shayher Properties PTy LTD
Pentridge, 1 Champ Street
Coburg, Victoria 3058
9354 1531

shayher.com.au

#24 Lauren Hopkins

Age: 29
Nickname: Loz, Lozzie, Rang
Position: Defender
Occupation: Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Emergency
Representative Honours: Western Wildcats 2006-2010

Sponsored by:
Topline Embroidery
51/47 Little Boundary Rd,
Laverton North, 3026
9399 9633

#25 Trixie Nicholson

Age: 22
Nickname:
Trix
Position:
Defender
Occupation:
Graduate Sports Assistant
Previous Clubs:  Loughborough University

Debut in XI:
2023
Representative Honours: Canadian National U21 & Open, Tasmania Tigers 2019

Sponsored By: 
Nicholson Family

#26 ALYSSA JAHNKE

Age: 21
Nickname:
Sass
Position:
Midfield
Occupation: Outdoor Educator
Previous Clubs: Ipswich
Representative Honours: Ipswich Regional Team U11’s, U15’s & U18’s 2011-2017, Western Wildcats 2018

Sponsored by:
Yarraville Club
135 Stephen St
Yarraville, Victoria, 3013
03 9689 6033
yarravilleclub.com

#27 Lexie White

Age: 29
Nickname: Lex
Position: Defender / Midfielder
Occupation: Phychologist
Debut in 1st XI: 2008
Representative Honours: U12 Vic Outdoor 2004-05, U13 Vic Outdoor 2006

Sponsored by:
David Sonenburg

#28 Georgia Nelson

Age: 21
Nickname:
Nelson
Position:
Defender
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2017
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2012-18), VIC U15 (2015), VIC U15 White (2016), Northern Territory U18 2017, VIC U18 2018

Sponsored by:
Harry Zac – Life Member

#29 Romani Kenworthy

Age: 22
Nickname: Romi, Rom
Position: Striker / Defender
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: City Marians & OHA Hockey Club (TAS)
Debut in 1st XI: 2019
Representative Honours: TAS Outdoor 2010-18, TAS Captain

Sponsored By:
Pickles Auctions
41-45 McIntyre Road,
Sunshine VIC 3020
9009 3111
www.pickles.com.au

#31 Catalina Petit

Age: 22
Nickname:
Cata
Position:
Striker
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: CASA Padua Argentina Representative
Representative Honours: Captain (2020-2021-2022) CASA de padua

Sponsored by:
Petit Family

#32 Maddie Bezzobs

Age: 18
Nickname: Maddy, Madz
Position: Midfield/Defender
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Western Wildcats 2015-21, U13 Vic indoor & Outdoor Train On, U15 VIC Development Team 2020

Sponsored by:
Seddon Physiotherapy
130c Gamon St,
Yarraville VIC 3013
0466 180 746

seddonphysio.com

#33 HOLLY MOORE

Age: 29
Nickname:
Holls
Position:
Striker
Occupation: Musician
Previous Clubs: Monash Uni
Representitve Honours: U13, U15, U17 Western Wildcats

Sponsored by:
Moore Family

 

#34 Helayna Braiden

Age: 22
Nickname: Layn
Position: Defender
Occupation: Nurse
Representative Honours: Western Wildcats 2013-17, Victorian Academy (2015-2016), Vic Indoor U13 U15 (2014 2015)

Sponsored By:
Braiden Family

#35 Genevieve Hussell

Age: 22
Nickname: Gen
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Loughborough university, white star hockey club Brussels Loughborough university, white star hockey club Brussels

Sponsored By:
Hussell Family

#36 Ash Winter

Age: 19
Nickname: Icey
Position: Defender
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Hawthorn
Representative Honours: VIC SSV U13 2017, VIC Outdoor 2018; Athletics, Horse Riding, Calisthenics

Sponsored By:
Winter Family

#38 Evelyn Boyle
***Rookie***

Age: 15
Nickname: Ev
Position: Defender
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: VIC SSV 2022, CCA 2022, Western Wildcats 2020-23

Sponsored By:
Lineage Group
710 Collins St,
Docklands VIC 3008
0411 863 333
www.lineagegroup.co

 

#39 Emma Harpur

Age: 24
Nickname: Em
Position: Striker
Occupation: Accountant
Previous Clubs: Raphoe Ladies Hockey Club (Ireland)
Representative Honours: Northern Ireland Rep team (2010-16)

Sponsored By:
Harpour Family

#40 Tate Brazil

Age: 21
Nickname: Tate
Position: Defence
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: JSC 2014-2018, Vic Academy 2015

Sponsored By:
Brazil Family

 

#41 Maz Stonehouse

Age: 43
Nickname:
Maz 
Position: 
Goalkeeper
Occupation: Analyst
Previous Clubs: Morawa, Vic Park, Tuggeranong, Essendon, Brunswick
Debut in 1st XI: 2021

Representative Honours: Vic 035s 2016 & 7. Aust 035s Trans Tasman 2017. Aust 035s World Cup 2018, Trans Tasman Australian O40’s 2023

Sponsored by:
Techtonic Industries Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Rd
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
1300 361 505

ttigroup.com

Sponsored by:
Ailsa & John Stonehouse

#42 Laura Milford

Age: 19
Nickname:
Mildford
Position: 
Goalkeeper
Occupation: Student, Swim Teacher
Representative Honours: Wildcats 2018 – 2021

Sponsored by:
Yarraville Swim Centre
35 Roberts St
West Footscray VIC 3012
(03) 9315 3400

yarravilleswimcentre.com

#43 Jaime Lam

Age: 16
Nickname:
LJ
Position:
Striker
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Western Wildcats U15 2021-22, U15 Victorian Development team 2022, U15 Victorian Indoor 2023

Sponsored by:
Lineage Group
710 Collins St,
Docklands VIC 3008
0411 863 333

www.lineagegroup.co

Sponsored by:
QUBE Logistics
19-43 Enterprize Road,
West Melbourne, VIC, 3003
8327 8334

qube.com.au

#44 Renae McAlinden

Age: 16
Nickname:
Nae
Position:
Striker
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Western wildcats 2019-2023

Sponsored by:
Lineage Group
710 Collins St,
Docklands VIC 3008
0411 863 333


www.lineagegroup.co

 

 

 

#45 OLIVIA MOORES

Age: 22
Nickname: Liv
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Loughborough university, Alderley Edge (UK)
Debut in 1st XI: 2023

Sponsored By:
Moores Family

#46 Erika Digney

Age: 14
Nickname:
Erika
Position:
Midfield
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Essendon Hockey Club
Representative Honours: North West Tigers U13 2019, Western Wildcats U13 2021, U15 2022, U16 2023, Victorian U15 2023

Sponsored by:
Lineage Group
710 Collins St,
Docklands VIC 3008
0411 863 333


www.lineagegroup.co

#48 Zoe Brown

Age: 15
Nickname: 
Brownie
Position:
Midfield/Striker
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Western Wildcats U13 & U15 (2017-2022), U15 Victorian Development Team 2022

Sponsored by:
Lineage Group
710 Collins St,
Docklands VIC 3008
0411 863 333


www.lineagegroup.co

 

Sponsored by:
Travelwide

 

# PL SQUAD SUPPORTER: Karen Bergin

Nickname: Cheese
Position:
Striker
Occupation: Education

Sponsored by:
Eighth Street Planning
8thstreetplanning@gmail.com
0458 832 087

www.eighthstreetplanning.com.au