Maddison Brooks (born 23 September 2004)[1] is a field hockey player from Australia.[2]

Maddison Brooks
Personal information
Born (2004-09-23) 23 September 2004 (age 20)
Hobart, Tasmania
Playing position Midfield
Senior career
Years Team
2022– Tassie Tigers
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Australia U–21 8 (1)
2023– Australia 32 (6)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  Australia
FIH Pro League
Bronze medal – third place Season Four Team
Junior Oceania Cup
Gold medal – first place 2022 Canberra Team

Personal life

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Maddison Brooks was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania.[3][2] She comes from a hockey family, with her mother and twin sister both representing Tasmania at a senior level.[4][5] Brooks completed a Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) at Deakin University.[6]

Career

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Domestic league

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In Hockey Australia's domestic league, the Sultana Bran Hockey One, Brooks is a member of the Tassie Tigers.[7][8][9]

Under–21

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Brooks made her junior international debut in 2022 at the Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra. She was a member of the Jillaroos squad that won gold.[10][11]

Hockeyroos

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In 2023, Brooks was selected to make her debut for the Hockeyroos during the FIH Pro League matches. She made her official debut on 28 February 2023 against Argentina, where the team came away with a 2–0 win.[2][10]

International goals

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Goal Date Location Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 25 April 2023 Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch, New Zealand   New Zealand 1–1 2–1 2022–23 FIH Pro League [12]
2 21 May 2023 MATE Stadium, Adelaide, Australia   India 1–0 1–1 Test Match [13]
3 11 June 2023 HC Oranje-Rood, Eindhoven, Netherlands   Netherlands 3–2 3–3 (2–1) 2022–23 FIH Pro League [14]
4 15 February 2024 Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, India   United States 2–0 4–0 2023–24 FIH Pro League [15]
5 24 April 2024 Perth Hockey Stadium, Perth, Australia   China 2–1 2–3 2024 International Festival of Hockey [16]
6 28 April 2024   Japan 3–0 3–0 [17]

References

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  1. ^ "Team Details – Australia". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "New faces named for Hockeyroos' home FIH Pro League matches". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Congratulations Maddison Brooks". ohahockeyclub.com. OHA Hockey Club. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Mum's teen twin hockey champs". themercury.com.au. The Mercury. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Tassie Tigers". hockeyaustralia.altiusrt.com. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Sports wrap: see what your elite-athlete peers have achieved so far in 2023". Deakin Life. Deakin University. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Brisbane Blaze – Tassie Tigers". hockeyone.com.au. Hockey One. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  8. ^ "BROOKS Maddison". hockeyaustralia.altiusrt.com. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Tassie Tigers squads named for Hockey One's return". examiner.com.au. The Examiner. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  10. ^ a b "BROOKS Maddison". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Burras and Jillaroos go undefeated against Junior Black Sticks". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  12. ^ "New Zealand 1–2 Australia". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  13. ^ "Australia 1–1 India". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Netherlands 3–3 Australia". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Australia 4–0 United States". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Australia 2–3 China". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Australia 3–0 Japan". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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