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Whilst thinking of what would go in this little space on the internet, I thought of one moment in the men’s match today. Then I thought to write about moments… then thought damn I’ve done that before, maybe was in India?   Then thought, hang on, haven’t written about the women. Then thought that I was thirsty and got a ... Read More »

They say pictures tell a story of a thousand words. This certainly has a few. Who you looking at Kiel? Let’s skip the on-pitch stuff, except to say it’s wet here in Tassie.  Gripe done until tomorrow. Today is a day in-between games. It’s not game day. Most people would call it a rest day. It’s not. Unless you think ... Read More »

  So barging in on coaches just before they get ready for a big match is not cool huh? How about walking in and asking for a photo before the Oceania Cup’s first game? How about asking for a video interview before getting everyone ready to take on their trans-tasman rivals in a world ranking series? Ric Charlesworth left his ... Read More »

Firstly a big hello to all out there in Gryphon-Life land.  It’s been a while since I’ve been here and it’s great to be back. And a great place to be back. Hobart.  Tasmania. What a beautiful place. Why?  The Oceania Olympic Qualifiers 2011, for London 2012. Oh and a phone call from Gryphon HQ.  ”So DC, wanna cover the ... Read More »

Everyone is now home and away from Rosario (unless you happen to live there), and preparing for what’s next. For those who didn’t make it to the biggest event on the Women’s Hockey Calendar in the biggest country for hockey fanatics, or even if you were, we’ve done up a video of the experience. It’s not just a photo montage but ... Read More »

Okay okay… This writeup is a little late. Just a little.  To get it out of the way, it’s the first time I’ve ever been this late in the Final write-up.  With the tight schedules for everything in this event and calling of a certain post-event celebration, you get the idea. By now you know the result. You know the score. ... Read More »

The Bronze Medal match. At risk of repeating words I have used in previous write-ups, a great man once told me there are only two teams smiling on the day of the finals. The Gold medalists and the Bronze medalists. This great man was about to play in the Bronze medal match at Beijing. He took the Bronze that day. ... Read More »

Central placings are crucial to world rankings and champions trophy chances. This game for 5th and 6th holds a lot keys and for Australia a major step before the Commonwealth games in a few weeks time. The weather delayed this match and started at 9:30pm local time, two hours late. The pitch was very very wet and the ball noticeably would slow ... Read More »

Seventh and Eighth place are up for grabs. China the current Olympic silver medal holder and NZ have come for a tough group and look to be on the up.  A great setup for a great game. It took barely two minutes before Krystal Forgesson rammed home a brillant strike to score a goal from the top of the D. ... Read More »

The playoff for the 9th / 10th position of this World Cup (as in all playoffs) are not to be taken lightly. World rankings are at stake as well as Champions Trophy positions possibly. The crossover has brought together South Africa and India in a very humid and balmy air. You’d be excused for thinking we were in Singapore besides ... Read More »