After seven gripping rounds of competition, the 2025 ONE Active Hockey One League reaches its thrilling conclusion this weekend, with four blockbuster semi-finals set to determine who advances to Sunday’s Grand Finals at the State Netball & Hockey Centre in Parkville.
It all comes down to one weekend, one venue — and one champion.
Melbourne, Victoria | November 29–30
Finals Series passes and single day tickets are available to purchase via Intix, while all matches will be streamed via the Hockey One Global Pass worldwide and available LIVE and FREE on 7plus in Australia.
WOMEN’S SEMI-FINAL 1
NSW PRIDE vs PERTH THUNDERSTICKS
Saturday – 11:00am (AEDT)
Two of the competition’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 finals with a blend of youth and international experience.
The Thundersticks, anchored by skipper Liné Malan and goalkeeper Zoe Newman, bring defensive steel and counterattack potency. Expect a fierce battle through the midfield, where Belle Ramshaw and Kaitlin Nobbs will look to disrupt Pride’s fluent structure. Both teams boast strong penalty corner options, setting the stage for a razor-tight contest to open the weekend.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
NSW Pride: Grace Stewart, Maddi Smith, Mariah Williams, Grace Young
Perth Thundersticks: Courtney Schonell, Kaitlin Nobbs, Karri Somerville, Zoe Newman
2025 OVERALL REGULAR SEASON POSITION
WOMEN
NSW Pride: 1st – Minor Premiers
Perth Thundersticks: 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)
MEN’S SEMI-FINAL 1
BRISBANE BLAZE vs TASSIE TIGERS
Saturday – 12:45pm (AEDT)
The defending champions, Brisbane Blaze, have once again proven the benchmark of the men’s competition. With Lachlan Sharp and Joel Rintala in lethal form, and Tim Howard marshalling the backline, the Blaze enter as favourites but face a hungry Tassie Tigers outfit chasing a major upset.
Led by captain Josh Beltz, the Tigers boast a mix of youth and experience, with Ben Rennie in goal and Jack Welch and Jeremy Edwards providing the creativity and leadership needed in finals. Expect physical contests, high tempo, and clinical execution from both sides as they fight for a spot in Sunday’s decider.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Brisbane Blaze: Lachie Sharp, Jake Whetton, Joel Rintala, Scott Boyde (NZL)
Tassie Tigers: Josh Beltz, Jack Welch, Ehren Hazell, Tim Deavin
2025 OVERALL REGULAR SEASON POSITION
MEN
Brisbane Blaze: 1st – Minor Premiers
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
WOMEN’S SEMI-FINAL 2
ADELAIDE FIRE vs HC MELBOURNE
Saturday – 2:30pm (AEDT)
A fascinating encounter between two evenly matched sides. Adelaide Fire, guided by coach Brodie Gleeson, have been 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 side 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 pivotal. Add in the athleticism of Hannah Cotter and Ciara Utri, and this semi-final shapes as a genuine 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
2025 OVERALL REGULAR SEASON POSITION
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 Fire Women
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. Annalise 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 Women
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
MEN’S SEMI-FINAL 2
NSW PRIDE vs HC MELBOURNE
Saturday – 4:15pm (AEDT)
The final semi-final of the day promises fireworks. The NSW Pride, coached by Kieran Govers, enter 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 anchoring the midfield, the Pride’s balance across the park is formidable.
HC Melbourne, however, are perennial contenders. Led by Craig Marais and bolstered by Nathan Ephraums, Liam Henderson, and goalkeeper Jed Snowden, they bring discipline and a fierce competitive edge. This matchup pits Melbourne’s patient build-up against Pride’s attacking aggression — a classic semi-final recipe where every moment will count.
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
2025 OVERALL REGULAR SEASON POSITION
MEN
NSW Pride: 2nd
HC Melbourne: 3rd
2025 HEAD-TO-HEAD
NSW Pride vs HC Melbourne
October 24 – NSW Pride won 4-2 in 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 FINALS DAY – SUNDAY, 30 NOVEMBER
Women’s 3rd Place Match – 11:30am
Men’s 3rd Place Match – 1:15pm
Women’s Grand Final – 3:45pm
Men’s Grand Final – 5:45pm
With all four semi-finals featuring world-class talent, interstate rivalries, and national team stars, this weekend’s Finals Series promises to deliver the intensity, skill, and emotion that define Australian hockey at its best.
Four matches. Two days. One champion.