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6 days ago
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Govers hat-trick sparks Kookaburras comeback win
Blake Govers has fired a stunning match-saving hat-trick as Australia fought back to secure a remarkable Pro League victory over England in London. The Kookaburras, who had seven penalty corners in the first half, were given a flying start when Victorian Cooper Burns showed quick hands in the circle to net in the fourth minute. England were level nine minutes later when Zach Wallace scored via a scrappy field goal before home debutant Henry Croft put them ahead in the second quarter. And when Sam Hooper made it 3-1 just before halftime with a fierce drag flick, the match certainly looked to be going the hosts' way. But the final quarter became the Govers show in a dazzling two-minute spell, as the 28-year-old Wollongong star pulled one back for the Kookaburras with a 39th-minute drag flick, before equalising after blasting home from a penalty corner. Govers then completed the fightback with a diving deflection to wrap-up a fine win for the men in gold, which ensured they remain unbeaten in the European Pro League competition. It completed a memorable day for Tasmania's Jack Welch, who brought up his 50th Kookaburras cap. But also for his teammate Davis Atkin, one of Australia's openly gay athletes, as the Kookaburras donned rainbow socks on a day dedicated to celebrating diversity and inclusion. No lead is safe against the Kookaburras, especially when Blake Govers is firing like this with an 8-minute-hattrick 🔥We're up against England again Sunday 22 June from 11:30pm AEST - don't miss it live and free on 7plus — Kookaburras (@Kookaburras) June 21, 2025 "I said to the boys this morning that I just really appreciate everyone being as inclusive as they are, and this was as simple as wearing socks, but I'm able to flourish as much as I can," Atkin said. "It's hard to describe the feeling. I had this nervous, anxious feeling of butterflies before the match, that this really means something to me. It means something to so many people." Player-of-the-match Govers admitted England were a difficult nut to crack. "England at home is always a tough match, they really stuck it to us in the first half," Govers told 7plus. "We were lucky to bounce back and get those goals in the second half. They were team goals. Someone has to get the corners, and I'm just on the back end of great team play, but very happy to have done the job and gotten those in." The Kookaburras can defend their title if they win their remaining three matches against England and Germany, with game two against England also tonight in London. It was a tougher day for Australia's women, however, who suffered a tough 4-0 defeat to Germany in their penultimate Pro League match in Berlin. The Hockeyroos, who also wore rainbow socks in support of inclusion and visibility in sport, were confident following a victory over England but they were unable to contain the hosts who lifted themselves off the bottom of the table thanks to goals from Sara Strauss, Lynn Krings, Sophia Schwabe and Jette Fleschutz.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
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- The Advertiser
Govers hat-trick sparks Kookaburras comeback win
Blake Govers has fired a stunning match-saving hat-trick as Australia fought back to secure a remarkable Pro League victory over England in London. The Kookaburras, who had seven penalty corners in the first half, were given a flying start when Victorian Cooper Burns showed quick hands in the circle to net in the fourth minute. England were level nine minutes later when Zach Wallace scored via a scrappy field goal before home debutant Henry Croft put them ahead in the second quarter. And when Sam Hooper made it 3-1 just before halftime with a fierce drag flick, the match certainly looked to be going the hosts' way. But the final quarter became the Govers show in a dazzling two-minute spell, as the 28-year-old Wollongong star pulled one back for the Kookaburras with a 39th-minute drag flick, before equalising after blasting home from a penalty corner. Govers then completed the fightback with a diving deflection to wrap-up a fine win for the men in gold, which ensured they remain unbeaten in the European Pro League competition. It completed a memorable day for Tasmania's Jack Welch, who brought up his 50th Kookaburras cap. But also for his teammate Davis Atkin, one of Australia's openly gay athletes, as the Kookaburras donned rainbow socks on a day dedicated to celebrating diversity and inclusion. "I said to the boys this morning that I just really appreciate everyone being as inclusive as they are, and this was as simple as wearing socks, but I'm able to flourish as much as I can," Atkin said. "It's hard to describe the feeling. I had this nervous, anxious feeling of butterflies before the match, that this really means something to me. It means something to so many people." Player-of-the-match Govers admitted England were a difficult nut to crack. "England at home is always a tough match, they really stuck it to us in the first half," Govers told 7plus. "We were lucky to bounce back and get those goals in the second half. They were team goals. Someone has to get the corners, and I'm just on the back end of great team play, but very happy to have done the job and gotten those in." The Kookaburras can defend their title if they win their remaining three matches against England and Germany, with game two against England also tonight in London. It was a tougher day for Australia's women, however, who suffered a tough 4-0 defeat to Germany in their penultimate Pro League match in Berlin. The Hockeyroos, who also wore rainbow socks in support of inclusion and visibility in sport, were confident following a victory over England but they were unable to contain the hosts who lifted themselves off the bottom of the table thanks to goals from Sara Strauss, Lynn Krings, Sophia Schwabe and Jette Fleschutz. Blake Govers has fired a stunning match-saving hat-trick as Australia fought back to secure a remarkable Pro League victory over England in London. The Kookaburras, who had seven penalty corners in the first half, were given a flying start when Victorian Cooper Burns showed quick hands in the circle to net in the fourth minute. England were level nine minutes later when Zach Wallace scored via a scrappy field goal before home debutant Henry Croft put them ahead in the second quarter. And when Sam Hooper made it 3-1 just before halftime with a fierce drag flick, the match certainly looked to be going the hosts' way. But the final quarter became the Govers show in a dazzling two-minute spell, as the 28-year-old Wollongong star pulled one back for the Kookaburras with a 39th-minute drag flick, before equalising after blasting home from a penalty corner. Govers then completed the fightback with a diving deflection to wrap-up a fine win for the men in gold, which ensured they remain unbeaten in the European Pro League competition. It completed a memorable day for Tasmania's Jack Welch, who brought up his 50th Kookaburras cap. But also for his teammate Davis Atkin, one of Australia's openly gay athletes, as the Kookaburras donned rainbow socks on a day dedicated to celebrating diversity and inclusion. "I said to the boys this morning that I just really appreciate everyone being as inclusive as they are, and this was as simple as wearing socks, but I'm able to flourish as much as I can," Atkin said. "It's hard to describe the feeling. I had this nervous, anxious feeling of butterflies before the match, that this really means something to me. It means something to so many people." Player-of-the-match Govers admitted England were a difficult nut to crack. "England at home is always a tough match, they really stuck it to us in the first half," Govers told 7plus. "We were lucky to bounce back and get those goals in the second half. They were team goals. Someone has to get the corners, and I'm just on the back end of great team play, but very happy to have done the job and gotten those in." The Kookaburras can defend their title if they win their remaining three matches against England and Germany, with game two against England also tonight in London. It was a tougher day for Australia's women, however, who suffered a tough 4-0 defeat to Germany in their penultimate Pro League match in Berlin. The Hockeyroos, who also wore rainbow socks in support of inclusion and visibility in sport, were confident following a victory over England but they were unable to contain the hosts who lifted themselves off the bottom of the table thanks to goals from Sara Strauss, Lynn Krings, Sophia Schwabe and Jette Fleschutz. Blake Govers has fired a stunning match-saving hat-trick as Australia fought back to secure a remarkable Pro League victory over England in London. The Kookaburras, who had seven penalty corners in the first half, were given a flying start when Victorian Cooper Burns showed quick hands in the circle to net in the fourth minute. England were level nine minutes later when Zach Wallace scored via a scrappy field goal before home debutant Henry Croft put them ahead in the second quarter. And when Sam Hooper made it 3-1 just before halftime with a fierce drag flick, the match certainly looked to be going the hosts' way. But the final quarter became the Govers show in a dazzling two-minute spell, as the 28-year-old Wollongong star pulled one back for the Kookaburras with a 39th-minute drag flick, before equalising after blasting home from a penalty corner. Govers then completed the fightback with a diving deflection to wrap-up a fine win for the men in gold, which ensured they remain unbeaten in the European Pro League competition. It completed a memorable day for Tasmania's Jack Welch, who brought up his 50th Kookaburras cap. But also for his teammate Davis Atkin, one of Australia's openly gay athletes, as the Kookaburras donned rainbow socks on a day dedicated to celebrating diversity and inclusion. "I said to the boys this morning that I just really appreciate everyone being as inclusive as they are, and this was as simple as wearing socks, but I'm able to flourish as much as I can," Atkin said. "It's hard to describe the feeling. I had this nervous, anxious feeling of butterflies before the match, that this really means something to me. It means something to so many people." Player-of-the-match Govers admitted England were a difficult nut to crack. "England at home is always a tough match, they really stuck it to us in the first half," Govers told 7plus. "We were lucky to bounce back and get those goals in the second half. They were team goals. Someone has to get the corners, and I'm just on the back end of great team play, but very happy to have done the job and gotten those in." The Kookaburras can defend their title if they win their remaining three matches against England and Germany, with game two against England also tonight in London. It was a tougher day for Australia's women, however, who suffered a tough 4-0 defeat to Germany in their penultimate Pro League match in Berlin. The Hockeyroos, who also wore rainbow socks in support of inclusion and visibility in sport, were confident following a victory over England but they were unable to contain the hosts who lifted themselves off the bottom of the table thanks to goals from Sara Strauss, Lynn Krings, Sophia Schwabe and Jette Fleschutz. Blake Govers has fired a stunning match-saving hat-trick as Australia fought back to secure a remarkable Pro League victory over England in London. The Kookaburras, who had seven penalty corners in the first half, were given a flying start when Victorian Cooper Burns showed quick hands in the circle to net in the fourth minute. England were level nine minutes later when Zach Wallace scored via a scrappy field goal before home debutant Henry Croft put them ahead in the second quarter. And when Sam Hooper made it 3-1 just before halftime with a fierce drag flick, the match certainly looked to be going the hosts' way. But the final quarter became the Govers show in a dazzling two-minute spell, as the 28-year-old Wollongong star pulled one back for the Kookaburras with a 39th-minute drag flick, before equalising after blasting home from a penalty corner. Govers then completed the fightback with a diving deflection to wrap-up a fine win for the men in gold, which ensured they remain unbeaten in the European Pro League competition. It completed a memorable day for Tasmania's Jack Welch, who brought up his 50th Kookaburras cap. But also for his teammate Davis Atkin, one of Australia's openly gay athletes, as the Kookaburras donned rainbow socks on a day dedicated to celebrating diversity and inclusion. "I said to the boys this morning that I just really appreciate everyone being as inclusive as they are, and this was as simple as wearing socks, but I'm able to flourish as much as I can," Atkin said. "It's hard to describe the feeling. I had this nervous, anxious feeling of butterflies before the match, that this really means something to me. It means something to so many people." Player-of-the-match Govers admitted England were a difficult nut to crack. "England at home is always a tough match, they really stuck it to us in the first half," Govers told 7plus. "We were lucky to bounce back and get those goals in the second half. They were team goals. Someone has to get the corners, and I'm just on the back end of great team play, but very happy to have done the job and gotten those in." The Kookaburras can defend their title if they win their remaining three matches against England and Germany, with game two against England also tonight in London. It was a tougher day for Australia's women, however, who suffered a tough 4-0 defeat to Germany in their penultimate Pro League match in Berlin. The Hockeyroos, who also wore rainbow socks in support of inclusion and visibility in sport, were confident following a victory over England but they were unable to contain the hosts who lifted themselves off the bottom of the table thanks to goals from Sara Strauss, Lynn Krings, Sophia Schwabe and Jette Fleschutz.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Govers hat-trick sparks Kookaburras comeback win
Blake Govers has fired a stunning match-saving hat-trick as Australia fought back to secure a remarkable Pro League victory over England in London. The Kookaburras, who had seven penalty corners in the first half, were given a flying start when Victorian Cooper Burns showed quick hands in the circle to net in the fourth minute. England were level nine minutes later when Zach Wallace scored via a scrappy field goal before home debutant Henry Croft put them ahead in the second quarter. And when Sam Hooper made it 3-1 just before halftime with a fierce drag flick, the match certainly looked to be going the hosts' way. But the final quarter became the Govers show in a dazzling two-minute spell, as the 28-year-old Wollongong star pulled one back for the Kookaburras with a 39th-minute drag flick, before equalising after blasting home from a penalty corner. Govers then completed the fightback with a diving deflection to wrap-up a fine win for the men in gold, which ensured they remain unbeaten in the European Pro League competition. It completed a memorable day for Tasmania's Jack Welch, who brought up his 50th Kookaburras cap. But also for his teammate Davis Atkin, one of Australia's openly gay athletes, as the Kookaburras donned rainbow socks on a day dedicated to celebrating diversity and inclusion. "I said to the boys this morning that I just really appreciate everyone being as inclusive as they are, and this was as simple as wearing socks, but I'm able to flourish as much as I can," Atkin said. "It's hard to describe the feeling. I had this nervous, anxious feeling of butterflies before the match, that this really means something to me. It means something to so many people." Player-of-the-match Govers admitted England were a difficult nut to crack. "England at home is always a tough match, they really stuck it to us in the first half," Govers told 7plus. "We were lucky to bounce back and get those goals in the second half. They were team goals. Someone has to get the corners, and I'm just on the back end of great team play, but very happy to have done the job and gotten those in." The Kookaburras can defend their title if they win their remaining three matches against England and Germany, with game two against England also tonight in London. It was a tougher day for Australia's women, however, who suffered a tough 4-0 defeat to Germany in their penultimate Pro League match in Berlin. The Hockeyroos, who also wore rainbow socks in support of inclusion and visibility in sport, were confident following a victory over England but they were unable to contain the hosts who lifted themselves off the bottom of the table thanks to goals from Sara Strauss, Lynn Krings, Sophia Schwabe and Jette Fleschutz.
The Advertiser
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Kookaburras cruise to fourth straight Pro League win
The Kookaburras have continued their hot form in Belgium with a convincing win over Ireland in hockey's Pro League. In a week where they had already twice defeated India 3-2 in Antwerp, the Australians proved too strong on Tuesday night against the bottom-placed Europeans, winning 6-1. The defending champions surged up to second in the standings after their fourth straight win, sitting on 21 points from their 11 matches, trailing only the Netherlands (32) and sitting just above Argentina (20), with games in hand on both. Up 2-1 at halftime, thanks to Jeremy Hayward's 123rd career goal and a Blake Govers penalty stroke, the Aussies scored three times in a blistering third quarter to put the contest beyond doubt en route to their biggest win of the season. "They knocked off Belgium yesterday, and we knew they would've wanted to come out hard and get another win so I'm proud of the boys to come out the way they did and put on a good performance," Cooper Burns said. Burns was joined on the scoresheet after the main break by Connar Otterbach, his maiden international goal, and Jack Welch, while Govers got his second. The two sides face off again at the same venue on Wednesday (11.30pm AEST) before heading to London for back-to-back contests against England. "We will make a few tweaks, we'll take a look at what we can do better and we know Ireland will come out strong again, they'll want to win and play hard hockey so we'll come back with a plan and we'll stick to that," Cooper added. The Kookaburras have continued their hot form in Belgium with a convincing win over Ireland in hockey's Pro League. In a week where they had already twice defeated India 3-2 in Antwerp, the Australians proved too strong on Tuesday night against the bottom-placed Europeans, winning 6-1. The defending champions surged up to second in the standings after their fourth straight win, sitting on 21 points from their 11 matches, trailing only the Netherlands (32) and sitting just above Argentina (20), with games in hand on both. Up 2-1 at halftime, thanks to Jeremy Hayward's 123rd career goal and a Blake Govers penalty stroke, the Aussies scored three times in a blistering third quarter to put the contest beyond doubt en route to their biggest win of the season. "They knocked off Belgium yesterday, and we knew they would've wanted to come out hard and get another win so I'm proud of the boys to come out the way they did and put on a good performance," Cooper Burns said. Burns was joined on the scoresheet after the main break by Connar Otterbach, his maiden international goal, and Jack Welch, while Govers got his second. The two sides face off again at the same venue on Wednesday (11.30pm AEST) before heading to London for back-to-back contests against England. "We will make a few tweaks, we'll take a look at what we can do better and we know Ireland will come out strong again, they'll want to win and play hard hockey so we'll come back with a plan and we'll stick to that," Cooper added. The Kookaburras have continued their hot form in Belgium with a convincing win over Ireland in hockey's Pro League. In a week where they had already twice defeated India 3-2 in Antwerp, the Australians proved too strong on Tuesday night against the bottom-placed Europeans, winning 6-1. The defending champions surged up to second in the standings after their fourth straight win, sitting on 21 points from their 11 matches, trailing only the Netherlands (32) and sitting just above Argentina (20), with games in hand on both. Up 2-1 at halftime, thanks to Jeremy Hayward's 123rd career goal and a Blake Govers penalty stroke, the Aussies scored three times in a blistering third quarter to put the contest beyond doubt en route to their biggest win of the season. "They knocked off Belgium yesterday, and we knew they would've wanted to come out hard and get another win so I'm proud of the boys to come out the way they did and put on a good performance," Cooper Burns said. Burns was joined on the scoresheet after the main break by Connar Otterbach, his maiden international goal, and Jack Welch, while Govers got his second. The two sides face off again at the same venue on Wednesday (11.30pm AEST) before heading to London for back-to-back contests against England. "We will make a few tweaks, we'll take a look at what we can do better and we know Ireland will come out strong again, they'll want to win and play hard hockey so we'll come back with a plan and we'll stick to that," Cooper added. The Kookaburras have continued their hot form in Belgium with a convincing win over Ireland in hockey's Pro League. In a week where they had already twice defeated India 3-2 in Antwerp, the Australians proved too strong on Tuesday night against the bottom-placed Europeans, winning 6-1. The defending champions surged up to second in the standings after their fourth straight win, sitting on 21 points from their 11 matches, trailing only the Netherlands (32) and sitting just above Argentina (20), with games in hand on both. Up 2-1 at halftime, thanks to Jeremy Hayward's 123rd career goal and a Blake Govers penalty stroke, the Aussies scored three times in a blistering third quarter to put the contest beyond doubt en route to their biggest win of the season. "They knocked off Belgium yesterday, and we knew they would've wanted to come out hard and get another win so I'm proud of the boys to come out the way they did and put on a good performance," Cooper Burns said. Burns was joined on the scoresheet after the main break by Connar Otterbach, his maiden international goal, and Jack Welch, while Govers got his second. The two sides face off again at the same venue on Wednesday (11.30pm AEST) before heading to London for back-to-back contests against England. "We will make a few tweaks, we'll take a look at what we can do better and we know Ireland will come out strong again, they'll want to win and play hard hockey so we'll come back with a plan and we'll stick to that," Cooper added.
Perth Now
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Kookaburras cruise to fourth straight Pro League win
The Kookaburras have continued their hot form in Belgium with a convincing win over Ireland in hockey's Pro League. In a week where they had already twice defeated India 3-2 in Antwerp, the Australians proved too strong on Tuesday night against the bottom-placed Europeans, winning 6-1. The defending champions surged up to second in the standings after their fourth straight win, sitting on 21 points from their 11 matches, trailing only the Netherlands (32) and sitting just above Argentina (20), with games in hand on both. Up 2-1 at halftime, thanks to Jeremy Hayward's 123rd career goal and a Blake Govers penalty stroke, the Aussies scored three times in a blistering third quarter to put the contest beyond doubt en route to their biggest win of the season. "They knocked off Belgium yesterday, and we knew they would've wanted to come out hard and get another win so I'm proud of the boys to come out the way they did and put on a good performance," Cooper Burns said. Burns was joined on the scoresheet after the main break by Connar Otterbach, his maiden international goal, and Jack Welch, while Govers got his second. The two sides face off again at the same venue on Wednesday (11.30pm AEST) before heading to London for back-to-back contests against England. "We will make a few tweaks, we'll take a look at what we can do better and we know Ireland will come out strong again, they'll want to win and play hard hockey so we'll come back with a plan and we'll stick to that," Cooper added.
