Goalscoring hero Kieron Arthur has faith Tassie Tigers can secure their second-ever Australian Hockey League title without two of the state’s most famous names.
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The Queechy Penguins product scored an equaliser on half-time to rejuvenate the Tigers in Saturday’s 5-1 win over Queensland Blades.
The victory was their third straight after not having The victory was their third straight after not having Eddie Ockenden in the second, and Ockenden and Jeremy Edwards in Brisbane.
“It shows the depth of the Tassie side at the moment in regard that we can go away and compete against the big states missing our players on national duties,” Arthur said.
“They were the same with their players, but it’s tested our depth more and it’s good to see we came out on top.”
Arthur admits to stepping up into a greater leadership role on the pitch this year.
The 26-year-old has scored twice in the Olympic pair’s absence, including the late strike in the season opener.
“I do feel like I’m playing pretty well,” Arthur said.
“I’m trying to make the best of my opportunities on the penalty corners.
“But I’ve been happy to get on the scoresheet.”
QUARTER-FINALS – THURSDAY
- 1:00pm (men) – Tassie Tigers v NT Stingers
- 4:30pm (women) – Tassie Van Demons v Victorian Vipers.
Andrew Mathieson
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
