WOMEN’S PREMIER LEAGUE SQUAD
Coach:
Lachie Anderson
Team Manager:
Harry Zachariou
Women’s Director:
Nicole Virtuoso
RESERVES COACH:
PHIL FROST
Team Manager:
Katie Mitchell
#0 Jordy Polding
Age: 19
Nickname: Jords
Position: Goalkeeper
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Camberwell / Knox
Debut in 1st XI: 2019
Representative Honours: VIC Outdoor U15 U18 U21 (2014-18), VIC Indoor U18 U21 Open (2014-17), VIS training squad (2018-19)
Sponsored by:
Northern Fire Protection
#1 Sarah Breen
Age: 25
Nickname: Breeny
Position: Midfield / Striker
Occupation: Greenfield Research Analyst
Previous Clubs: Footscray, MCC
Debut in 1st XI: 2009
Representative Honours: AHL 2017-2018, VIC Outdoor U13 U15 U18 U21 (2007-14), American College Division 1 (2012-2016) Old Dominion University, All American first Team (2013-2016)
Sponsored by:
Breen Family
#2 Ellen Druce
Age: 24
Nickname: El/Drucey
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Debut in 1st XI: 2012
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2007-11)
Druce Family
#3 Monica Singh
Age: 25
Nickname: Mon
Position: Striker
Occupation: Business Development Executive
Debut in 1st XI: 2012
Sponsored by:
Total Plant Control
Shaun Albiston, General Manager
8/28 Glastonbury Ave,
Unanderra NSW 2526
02 4271 4522
sales@totalplantcontrol.com
#4 Rebecca James
Age: 18
Nickname: Becca/Bec
Position: Defender
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Wildcats U13 (2012-14), Train-on VIC U13 & U15, U14 Invitational (2014), U15 U18 VIC Indoor, U15 U18 VIC White
Hobson’s Bay Physiotherapy
6 / 216 Blackshaws Road
Altona North Victoria 3025
9393 3988
#5 Esther Fithall (Captain)
Age: 36
Nickname: Nutter
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Physiotherapist
Previous Clubs: Uni SA
Debut in 1st XI: 2004
#6 Gabby Minett
Age: 25
Nickname: Gab
Position: Striker
Occupation: Teacher
Debut in 1st XI: 2011
Minett Family
#7 Georgia Hopkins
Age: 21
Nickname: Hoppo/George/G
Position: Striker
Occupation: Coles, Medical Administrator
Debut in 1st XI: 2011
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2009-12), VPSSA (2009-10), VIC (2011-2015), VIC Indoor U13 U15 U18 U21 (2011-17), VIS Scholarship Holder, Australian Futures Squad
Sponsored by:
Smash FM
smashfm.com.au
#8 Olivia Colasurdo
Age: 22
Nickname: Liv
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2011
Representative Honours: VIC Outdoor U13, U15, U18, U21 (2009-18), VIS Scholarship Holder 2015-2018, Australian National Junior Squad (2015-2017), AHL 2016 & 2017
Sponsored by:
Mercedes-Benz
#9 Carly James
Age: 21
Nickname: Carls
Position: Defender
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2013
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2010-14), VIC U13, U15, U18 Indoor, VIC U13 U15 U18 U21 Outdoor (2011-17), AHL 2018 (NT), National Junior Squad 2018, VIS Scholarship 2018
Sponsored by:
James Family
#10 Carolina Garansini
Age: 21
Nickname: Caro
Position: Striker
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Athletic Club Ducilo Argentina
Sponsored by:
Garansini Family
#11 Emma Robinson
Age:
Nickname: Em
Position: Mid Fielder
Occupation: Orthotist/Prosthetist
Debut in 1st XI: 2009
Sponsored by:
Geoff Robinson Consulting
geoffrobinson@gmail.com
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A 15% discount is available to any client applying via the FHC website for 2019.
#12 Claire Hind
Age: 17
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
Hind Family
#13 Hayley McAlinden
Age: 23
Nickname: Hay, H
Position: Striker / Defender
Occupation: Child Care Worker
Debut in 1st XI: 2013
Representative Honours: Western Wildcats 2006 – 2011
#14 Alicia Duggan
***Not Playing***
Age: 27
Nickname: Leish
Position: Defender
Occupation: Graduate Architect
Debut in 1st XI: 2008
#15 Bethany Russ
***Not Playing***
Age: 21
Nickname: Bee
Position: Striker
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2013
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2010-12), VPSSA U12 2010 U16 2014), VIC U13 U15 U18 U21 (2011-17), University of Louisville Hockey US, Australian Futures
#16 Gwen Lynch
***Not Playing***
Age: 18
Nickname: Gwen
Position: Midfielder
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2016
Representative Honours: Wildcats, VIC Indoor (2013,14, 17), Junior Hockey Academy (2014,15), SSV U16 2016, VIC U18 White 2016, Vic U18 2017-18, Vic U21 2018
#17 Lily Brazel
***NATIONAL SQUAD – HOCKEYROOS***
Age: 23
Nickname: Lil
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Student, Grilled Chef
Previous Clubs: Baulkham Hills (Sydney)
Debut in 1st XI: 2016
Representative Honours:, 2013 Junior World Cup, 2013 AYOF Gold Medal, 2012-15 Jillaroos, Vipers 2016-17, Australian Development Team 2017
#18 Alannah Hibbard
Age: 16
Nickname: Lans
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Wellington
Representative Honours: Victorian Indoor U13, U15 (2014-2017), Victorian Outdoor U13 U14, U15, u18 (2014-2018)
Hobson’s Bay Physiotherapy
6 / 216 Blackshaws Road
Altona North Victoria 3025
9393 3988
#19 Georgia Cutrale
Age: 21
Nickname: Gee, George
Position: Striker
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2015
Representative Honours: Wildcats U13 U15 U17 (2010-15)
Perfection Fresh
Sam Cutrale
542 Footscray Road, West Melb 3003
9687 6989
Sponsored by:
Daniel Robson
#20 Emily Deinhoff
Age: 25
Nickname: Em
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Event Manager
Previous Clubs: Waratahs
Debut in 1st XI: 2013
Representative Honours: Northern Territory U15 U18 U21 AHL
Sponsored By:
Pickles Auctions
41-45 McIntyre Road,
Sunshine VIC 3020
Phone: (03) 9009 3111
E-mail: sunshineinfo@pickles.com.au
#21 Kate Thomas
Age: 13
Nickname: Kate
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Ballarat Bobcats
Debut in 1st XI: –
Representative Honours: JSC 2016-18, U12 SSV 2016-17, U13 Vic Indoor 2018/19, U13 Vic Venom 2018, U15 Vic Development Team 2019
Sponsored By:
Thomas Family
#22 Stephanie Thompson
Age: 21
Nickname: Steph
Position: Midfield/Defender
Occupation: Student
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 Isabella Colasurdo
Age: 18
Nickname: Bella
Position: Defender
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2013
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2010-13), VIC U12 SSV (2012), VIC Indoor U15 U18 (2015-2017), VIC U13 U15 U18 (2013 -2017)
Sponsored by:
Mercedes-Benz
#24 Lauren Hopkins
Age: 25
Nickname: Loz, Lozzie, Rang
Position: Defender
Occupation: Emergency Nurse
Debut in 1st XI: –
Representative Honours: Western Wildcats 2006-2010
Sponsored by:
Darrac Investments
Darryl & Rachel
#25 Bridgette de la Mere
Age: 14
Nickname: Bridge
Position: Striker / Midfield
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2016-18), SSV U12 (2016), VIC U13 (2017), VIC U15 (2018)
Sponsored by:
Tyre Plus Newport
45 Mason St,
Newport VIC 3015
9391 0666
#26 Caitlin Duggan
Age: 24
Nickname: Caito
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Previous Clubs: Essendon Hockey Club
Debut in 1st XI:2015
Sponsored by:
Provision Carpentry
Tim Kershaw
0432 224 650
#27 Kee-A Henry
Age: 16
Nickname: Pocketrocket
Position: Goalkeeper
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Waverly
Representative Honors: QLD Schools Sports U15, QLD U11 U13 U15 Outdoor & Indoor State Championships
Sponsored by:
Henry Family
#28 Georgia Nelson
Age: 18
Nickname: Nelson
Position: Defender
Occupation: Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2017
Representative Honours: Wildcats (2012-15), VIC U15 (2015), VIC U15 White (2016), Northern Territory U18 2017
Nelson Family
#29 Romani Kenworthy
Age: 18
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
Phone: (03) 9009 3111
E-mail: sunshineinfo@pickles.com.au
#30 Julie Barman
Age: 19
Nickname: Jules
Position: Midfield
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Waterloo Ducks, Royal Orée (Belgium)
Representative Honours: Wallonie 2012, 2013 (Belgium)
#31 Tate Brazil
***Not Playing***
Age: 17
Nickname: Tate
Position: Defence
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: JSC 2014-2018, Vic Academy 2015
#32 Maddie Bezzobs
Age: 13
Nickname: Maddy, Madz
Position: Striker
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Western Wildcats 2015-18, U13 Vic indoor & Outdoor Train On
Sponsored by:
Fernwood Fitness Yarraville
5/290 Whitehall St,
Yarraville VIC 3013
9687 2966
Sponsored by:
Alfa Bakehouse
42 Anderson St,
Yarraville VIC 3013
9687 6659
#33 Ania Kosowski
Age: 18
Nickname: Onion
Position: Striker / Midfield
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Wildcats U13 U15 U17 (2014-17). VIC Outdoor U13 U14 U15 (2014-2017), VIC Indoor U13 U15 (2014-2015), SSV U16 2017
#34 Helayna Braiden
***Not Playing***
Age: 15
Nickname: Layn
Position: Striker / Midfield
Occupation: Student
Representative Honours: Western Wildcats 2013-17, Victorian Academy (2015-2016), Vic Indoor U13 U15 (2014 2015)
#36 Ash Winter
Age: 14
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
#37 Paula Van Meeuwen
Age: 25
Nickname: PVM
Position: Defender
Occupation: Veterinary Nurse
Previous Clubs: Greensborough, Waverley
Debut in 1st XI: 2014
Representative Honours: Vic 15s, Vic 18s
Sponsored by:
Headlight and Heater
Unit 4/7 Anzed Ct,
Mulgrave VIC 3170
9416 1788
#38 Lexie White
Age: 25
Nickname: Lex
Position: Defender / Midfielder
Occupation: Behaviour Therapist / Student
Debut in 1st XI: 2008
Representative Honours: U12 Vic Outdoor 2004-05, U13 Vic Outdoor 2006
Sponsored by:
White Family
#39 Emma Harpur
Age: 20
Nickname: Em
Position: Striker
Occupation: Dump Truck Driver / Accountant
Previous Clubs: Raphoe Ladies Hockey Club (Ireland)
Representative Honours: Northern Ireland Rep team (2010-16),
Sponsored by:
Little River Earthmoving
Johnny McMaster
0417 506 344
162 Old Geelong Road,
Hoppers Crossing VIC 302
9749 4333
#40 Caitlin Bender
Age: 25
Nickname: Ports
Position: Striker
Occupation: Transcriber
Previous Clubs: Easts, St Mary’s, Waratahs, Mudgeeraba
Representative Honours: AHL, U15- U21 NT, NTIS, Australian Futures Squad
Sponsored by:
Bender Family
#41 Maz Stonehouse
Age: 39
Nickname: Maz
Position: Goalkeeper
Occupation: Analyst
Previous Clubs: Morawa, Vic Park, Tuggeranong, Essendon, Brunswick
Representative Honours: Vic 035s 2016 & 7. Aust 035s Trans Tasman 2017. Aust 035s World Cup 2018
