HOCKEY Australia has announced its 18-player Hockeyroos team, featuring Mollymook's Kalindi Commerford and Gerringong's Grace Stewart, to take on Great Britain in Perth in the FIH Pro League on Saturday.
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The world number three Hockeyroos will take on 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallists Great Britain (ranked second) from 5:30pm AWST.
The Hockeyroos have been forced into two changes, following their strong wins in Tasmania, with Jodie Kenny and Madison Fitzpatrick unavailable due to injury.
Georgina Morgan returns for the first time since being appointed co-captain. She’s joined in the 18-member team by Jocelyn Bartram, Kalindi Commerford and WA’s Penny Squibb.
Along with Kenny and Fitzpatrick, Kristina Bates, Hayley Padget and Ashlee Wells make way.
“It’s pleasing to see Georgina Morgan back in after injury as one of our co-captains," Hockeyroos coach Paul Gaudoin said.
"We’re looking forward to seeing her perform this weekend.
“With the injuries to Jodie and Madison in defence, Penny Squibb has also warranted selection which is pleasing for her as a local player.”
Gaudoin said the selectors had been cautious on Kenny who missed both of last weekend’s matches in Hobart after picking up the quad injury in training.
“Jodie was close with her quad injury but we wanted to be cautious,” Gaudoin said.
“Madison rolled her ankle and we’re hoping she’ll be on the mend for the coming weeks.”
Hockeyroos squad: Jocelyn Bartram, Edwina Bone, Lily Brazel, Emily Chalker, Jane Claxton, Kalindi Commerford, Savannah Fitzpatrick, Rebecca Greiner, Rachael Lynch, Ambrosia Malone, Georgina Morgan, Kaitlin Nobbs, Brooke Peris, Penny Squibb, Grace Stewart, Sophie Taylor, Mariah Williams and Georgia Wilson.
