Sian Smithson

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 2001 Buenos Aires Team

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

Career

AHL

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

Under–21

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

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

International goals

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

1. "Sian Smithson". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Archived from the original on 4 November 2002. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
2. "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.

External links

• Hockey Australia