Kookaburras squad unveiled for 2026 FIH Pro League Block 1 in Hobart
Hockey Australia is proud to announce the Kookaburras squad selected for Block 1 of the FIH Pro League, with Australia set to host Germany and Pakistan in Hobart from 10–15 February 2026.
The opening block of the 2026 FIH Pro League season will see the Kookaburras begin their international campaign at the Aurora Energy Tasmanian Hockey Centre, marking the first opportunity for the squad to compete together this year as preparations build towards major international tournaments later in the season.
The squad features a strong mix of experience and emerging talent from across the country, including several Tasmanian representatives who will have the opportunity to play on home soil in front of local fans.
The selected Kookaburras squad for Block 1 of the FIH Pro League in Hobart is as follows:
Davis Atkin (ACT)
Jayden Atkinson (QLD)
Tim Brand (NSW)
Cooper Burns (VIC)
James Collins (WA)
Tom Craig (NSW)
Nathan Czinner (NSW)
Nathan Ephraums (VIC)
Campbell Geddes (WA)
Blake Govers (NSW)
Ian Grobbelaar (WA)
Anand Gupte (ACT)
Jeremy Hayward (NT)
Liam Henderson (VIC)
Tim Howard (QLD)
Craig Marais (VIC)
Magnus McCausland (TAS)
Connar Otterbach (VIC)
Joel Rintala (QLD)
Lachlan Rogers (TAS)
Lachlan Sharp (NSW)
Jed Snowden (VIC)
Ash Thomas (NSW)
Jack Welch (TAS)
Travelling non-playing players for the Hobart Pro League block are:
Hayden Beltz (TAS)
Josh Beltz (TAS)
Dylan Downey (NSW)
Ky Willott (NSW)
Kookaburras Head Coach Mark Hager said the opening Pro League block was an important opportunity to bring the group together early in the international season.
“This first block in Hobart allows us to assess the group, build connections and test ourselves against quality opposition,” he said.
“Germany and Pakistan will provide strong competition and it’s a great opportunity to start the year in front of Australian fans.”
Tom Craig, Kookaburra #407 said the prospect of playing in front of home fans on home soil is one that has been met with excitement from the whole group.
“The group is very excited or Hobart. Playing on home soil is always really fun, its great that we can play so many games in Australia especially in a World Cup year.”
“And really cool that we have a few Tassie guys in the squad who hopefully will get a game in front of their home crowd.”
Craig said the new faces in the squad bring valuable assets to the Kookaburras style and brand of hockey.
“The new additions to the group bring heaps of energy and a real willingness to learn and a lot of speed which is pretty exciting.”
“It should make for a really exciting watch for the fans and a cool brand of Australian hockey which we’re pumped to be able to play.”
Further squad announcements will be made ahead of Block 2 of the FIH Pro League in Hobart.
All matches will be streamed live and free on 7Plus, with tickets for the Hobart matches available via Ticketek.
“It should make for a really exciting watch for the fans and a cool brand of Australian hockey which we’re pumped to be able to play.”
