Sian Smithson (born 9 October 1982)[1] is a former field hockey player from Australia, who played as a forward.[2]

Sian Smithson
Personal information
Born (1982-10-09) 9 October 1982 (age 42)
Western Australia
Playing position Forward
Senior career
Years Team
2004–2011 WA Diamonds
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
2001 Australia U–21 10 (5)
2005 Australia 3 (1)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  Australia
FIH Junior World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Buenos Aires Team

Career

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Smithson made her debut in the Australian Hockey League (AHL) in 2004 as a member of the WAIS Diamonds.[3] In her debut year for the team, Smithson won a national title, scoring four goals in the Diamonds' campaign.[4] Smithson continued to compete with the group until 2011, earning 5 national championships in the process.[5]

International hockey

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Under–21

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In 2001, Smithson was a member of the Australia U–21 side, the Jillaroos. She represented the team at the FIH Junior World Cup in Buenos Aires, where she won a bronze medal.[1][6]

Hockeyroos

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Smithson made her senior international debut for the Hockeyroos in 2005, during a test series against Korea in Adelaide.[7][2]

International goals

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Goal
Date Location Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 12 August 2005 Pines Hockey Stadium, Adelaide, Australia   South Korea 1–1 2–1 Test Match [8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sian Smithson". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Archived from the original on 4 November 2002. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b "History of the Hockeyroos". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  3. ^ "2003/2004 Yearbook and Annual Report" (PDF). parliament.wa.gov.au. Western Australian Institute of Sport. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Hockey Australia Annual Report 2004–2005" (PDF). clearinghouseforsport.gov.au. Government of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Hockey". clearinghouseforsport.gov.au. Government of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  6. ^ "HOCKEY JUNIOR WORLD CUP". fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Hudson stars as Hockeyroos go 2-0 up". ABC News. 13 August 2005. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Hockey Australia Annual Report 2005–2006" (PDF). clearinghouseforsport.gov.au. Government of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
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