The Latest Breaking News from Eddie Ockenden

'Rare' family feat as Kookaburras' overhaul begins

The Kookaburras will return to the Test arena for the first time since their Olympics exit with a host of fresh faces gunning for full-time contracts.

AAP · Jan 28, 2025

Record-setting hockey great Eddie Ockenden retires

After five Olympics and a record 451 international appearances for Australia over 18 years, hockey great Eddie Ockenden has announced his retirement.

AAP · Dec 4, 2024

Kookaburras coach Colin Batch steps down

The Kookaburras are on the lookout for a new coach after Colin Batch stepped down following the team's disappointing quarter-finals exit at the Paris Olympics.

AAP · Sep 2, 2024

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden will start their Olympic campaigns only hours after carrying the Australian flag at the opening ceremony.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Jess Fox and Eddie Ockenden named Australia’s 2024 Olympic flag bearers

Paddler and hockey veteran to lead team in opening ceremony on Seine, with Fox competing at fourth Games and Ockenden at fifth

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024

Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening

Canoeing gold medallist Jessica Fox and hockey great Eddie Ockenden will be the Australian flag bearers at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

From LeBron to Eddie O? Flag backing for Kookas great

Australia's flag bearers for the Paris Games will be announced imminently, with Kookaburras' great Eddie Ockenden put forward as a prime candidate.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

Tough calls punctuate Aussie hockey's Paris squads

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have confirmed eye-catching omissions from their Olympic squads, and Eddie Ockenden is set to play at a record fifth Olympics.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024

Fairytale, regret: Kookas' 20-year hunt for next gold

Jamie Dwyer scored the goal that won the Kookaburras a famous first Olympic gold, but, 20 years on, regrets remain as the side's search for a second continues.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

Kookaburras on top of the world ahead of Olympics

The Kookaburras avenged a shootout loss to Germany two days earlier with a victory that has them on top of the FIH Pro League standings.

AAP · Jun 12, 2024