Dayle Dolkens

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Dayle Dolkens
Personal information
Born (2001-10-28) 28 October 2001 (age 22)
Durban, South Africa, South Africa
Playing position Forward
Senior career
YearsTeam
2019– current Brisbane Blaze
National team
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019 Australia U–21 8 (0)
2024– Australia 5 (0)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia

Dayle Dolkens (born 28 October 2001) [1] is an Australian field hockey player. [2]

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Personal life

Dayle Dolkens grew up in Coomera in Gold Coast, Queensland. She studied in James Cook University in Townsville. [2] [3]

Career

Domestic league

In Hockey Australia's domestic league, the JDH Hockey One, Dolkens is a member of the Brisbane Blaze. [4] [5] During the first and third season of the league, she won a gold medal. Scoring in the championship match in 2024. [6]

Under–21

Dolkens made her junior international debut for the Jillaroos in 2019. She represented the team during a Tri–Nations Tournament against India and New Zealand in Canberra. [7]

Hockeyroos

Following a breakout year in 2023, Dolkens was named in the national development squad for the first time. [2] She received her first international call-up in 2024, making her Hockeyroos debut during season five of the FIH Pro League in a match against the United States. [8] [9] [10]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "2024 National Women's Development Squad announced". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  3. "Jillaroos team named for first 2020 internationals". hockeysa.com.au. Hockey SA. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  4. "Dayle Dolkens". hockeyone.com.au. Hockey One . Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  5. "DOLKENS Dayle". hockeyaustralia.altiusrt.com. Hockey Australia . Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  6. "Canberra's title hopes go up in a Blaze as Brisbane rally to claim title". canberratimes.com.au. The Canberra Times. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  7. "DOLKENS Dayle". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation . Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  8. "Squad Announcement: Hockeyroos kick off 2024 Olympic campaign in India". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  9. "Hockeyroos bounce back in style with 3-0 win over USA". standard.net.au. Warrnambool, VIC: The Standard. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  10. "United States 0–3 Australia". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation . Retrieved 7 February 2024.