Sian Smithson

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Sian Smithson
Personal information
Born (1982-10-09) 9 October 1982 (age 40)
Western Australia
Playing position Forward
Senior career
YearsTeam
2004–2011 WA Diamonds
National team
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2001 Australia U–21 10 (5)
2005 Australia 3 (1)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
FIH Junior World Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 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]

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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 went on to represent the team until 2011, winning 5 national titles throughout her career. [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		DateLocationOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef.
112 August 2005 Pines Hockey Stadium, Adelaide, AustraliaFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 1–12–1 Test Match [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sian Smithson". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Archived from the original on 29 August 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  2. 1 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.net.au. ABC News . 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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