THE 2018 hockey season for the state’s Premier League competition started on the weekend with the Southern United teams playing at home at Farm Rd, Cheltenham against Waverley.

With the Commonwealth Games in full flight, the inspiration of the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos was front of mind for all players.

The United women’s Premier League team, with nine players under the age of 18, including 13-year-old Josie Lawton and 14-year-old Emilia Downes, let the young players show their style in the 4-0 win over Waverley. … Read more