Thank you to HC Melbourne’s Partners and Supporters

Published Tue 03 Dec 2024

As the curtain closes on the 2024 Hockey One season, HC Melbourne and Hockey Victoria would like to sincerely thank all of our team partners, players sponsors, members and our amazing supporters.

It truly has been a record-breaking season for HC Melbourne, claiming our first Hockey One title since the League was established in 2019. The HC Melbourne Men defeated Canberra Chill in the Grand Final to clinch the title. On top of that fantastic achievement, we have had numerous of other highlights this season:

We broke our home match day attendance record in Round 3 against Perth Thundersticks

Then, we broke it for a second time in Round 7 against the Tassie Tigers, with 2020 people in attendance

HC Melbourne is now the most followed team in the Hockey One League across Instagram and Facebook

Our broadcast numbers again increased on 2024, with record numbers watching the HC Melbourne teams play on 7Plus

We were incredibly fortunate to have the support of seven team/match day partners, as well as over 50 companies on board as player sponsors.

Cooper Burns took home the Men’s Fan Voted League MVP & Johan Durst was the SportsLink Travel Shootout Medal winner for the Men’s Competition, both wonderful achievements

Cooper Burns, Ben White, Peter Scott and Johan Durst were selected in The Shootout (Hockey One League podcast) team of the year

Team Results

Standings at the end of regular season:

Women – 5th place (2 wins, 1 shootout win, 3 losses)

Men – 2nd place (4 wins, 1 shootout loss, 1 loss) at the end of the regular season and then went on to be Champions after winning the Grand Final

One Hockey Cup (combined Men’s & Women’s Results) – equal 3rd place

Team Highest Goal Scorers:

Women – Hannah Cotter (4 goals)

Men – Ben White & Cooper Burns (5 goals)

Match Day Highlights

Check out all the highlights from the season on our YouTube Channel.

Acknowledgement of Team Staff

A huge thank you to all the support staff across both our Men’s & Women’s teams. Your time and expertise is greatly appreciated!

Team Partners

It would not be possible for us to put the Men’s & Women’s teams on the pitch without the incredibly generous support of our team partners.

Equity-One has been major partner of Hockey Club Melbourne since its inception in 2019. Their continued support is greatly appreciated, and we cannot wait to continue the relationship moving forward. Equity-One is a Public non-listed Financial Institution which specialises in both investment and finance.

A huge thank you to Deol Car & Truck Rental and PRL who were team partners of HC Melbourne for 2024. As well as Polytan, SA1NT Layers and MS Group Australia who were game day partners. Finally, thank you to Vetro and Uncloud Campaign for their support this season, as well as GAME Clothing our uniform and merchandise provider.

Player Sponsors

We were thrilled to have more than fifty player sponsors on board again in 2024. The majority of the funds went directly to the HC Melbourne players to support them.

Thank you to all the following organisations for their very generous support.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the following individuals and organisations

Sash Herceg – Executive Manager Liberty Hockey One League

State Sports Centres for hosting the 3 x HC Melbourne matches

Active Beats – event DJ for all three home matches

Instant Marquees for providing us three marquees for all home matches

Phoenix First Aid for event first aid services

Just Hockey for donating prizes for half time activations

Michael Van Dorsser & Rochelle Slade for being our Match Day Ground Announcers

Will Gilmour for being the pitch side reporter on the broadcast

Tim Bowman (whatnowtim), Stuart Westmore (skwhockeypics) and Andrew Wiseman (wisemansports) for provide the best photos and video footage in the league

All the individuals that were match day volunteers and ball patrol kids, we really appreciate your time and assistance in delivering our home matches

The six clubs that provided 15 x kids to run out with the teams and participate in half time activations across the 3 x match days.

- Mentone Hockey Club

- Greensborough Hockey Club

- Melton Mustangs Hockey Club

- Torquay Hockey Club

- PEGS Hockey Club

- Southern United Hockey Club

Everyone that participated in the SA1NT Layers pursuit at half time of home match days.

Victorian Officials Acknowledgement

Congratulations to all the Victorians that were appointed to officiate this year’s Liberty Hockey One League.

Tournament Director – Josh Burt*

Umpire Coach – Mick McLean

Umpires – Iris Milham*, Nicola Brown and Rhiannon Murrie Jim Unkles*, Ollie Chauhan and Tim Sheahan

Technical Officials – Lyn Page, Scott O’Reilly and James Stewart*

SportsRadar – Taela Eggers

*indicates they were appointed to the Finals in Hobart.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Now is the perfect time to get on board as a sponsor for HC Melbourne Men’s & Women’s teams for 2025! Not only are we the Men’s Hockey One League title holders, we had record attendance this season, our social media following is the best in the League and broadcast viewership has boomed again this season!

Get in contact with us now to discuss the great opportunities we have on offer via email (admin@hockeyvictoria.org.au) or by calling 03) 9448 2100.

Thank you again to everyone that came out to support our teams this season, we cannot wait for a bigger and better 2025!