24/08/2026
WEEKLY MATCH REPORT
Round 18 of Senior & Round 14 U12 Full Field 🎉
MENS
Storm came out hungry and determined, knowing their finals chances were on the line. They controlled large periods of the game with energy, intensity and composure.
Ben Thomas opened the scoring after a great team link-up between Pete Turner and Troy White, before Ben Albrecht quickly doubled the lead. Melbourne Razorbacks responded through a short corner, but Storm’s defence stood strong for the remainder of the game.
Troy White added another through a deflection from a Taylor Rae pass, before Thomas and Albrecht both found the net again. Rae then sealed the win with a brilliant one-versus-two effort.
Quill, Allard, Daniel Albrecht and Griffin were outstanding in defence, while McClellan, Wahi and Reincastle controlled the midfield and created plenty of attacking opportunities. A special mention to our youngest players, Sammy Albrecht, Will Gregory and new recruit Mitchell Whiting, who worked tirelessly from start to finish.
A complete team performance when it mattered most. Finals secured — Monash Hockey Club awaits!
WOMENS
Our Women’s team went down 1–0 to Monash in a hard-fought and congested contest, with both sides creating several opportunities and earning penalty strokes throughout the game.
Dunlop gave it everything to defend a stroke, but Monash were able to capitalise and find the back of the net.
Our defence was strong throughout, with Gibbons, Gunasinghe and Walsh putting in big efforts at the back. Considine, Nancarrow and Quill worked hard through the midfield, while Fallu x2, Leydon, Ludlow and Quick led the forward line, well supported by our inners Kelly and Peterson.
With sunshine overhead, the team continued to battle through a physical and tightly contested game. Monash’s goalkeeper was outstanding, making it extremely difficult for our forwards and inners to convert their opportunities.
Despite the result not going our way, there were plenty of positives to take from the game. The teamwork, skill development and determination shown throughout the season were on full display, and spirits remained high right until the final whistle.
Most importantly, our Women’s team has secured a spot in the finals at the end of the home-and-away season! 🎉
Next up, we face Frankston in the finals this weekend — fixture details TBC.
Let’s get behind the girls!
U12 Full Field:
Cardinia Storm Under 12’s (full field) faced Mornington for the last game of the season, with a great team effort and our loudest crowd of the year!
Storm were the stronger side in the first half, creating plenty of chances. Eddie, Arlia, Will and Jack Q all had shots on target before Jack B broke through just before half time with a powerful goal.
Our defenders fought hard all game. Mornington lifted their intensity in the second half and came away with a 3-1 win.
A really strong team performance to finish a fantastic season.
A huge thank you to all our families and supporters who got behind the team all year.
U12 Half Field:
Forfeit secondary to illness however players still have a few more weeks of the term based competition.
