Oliver Stebbings
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oliver Stebbings | ||
| Born |
June 1, 2006 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Tassie Tigers | ||
Oliver Stebbings (born 1 June 2006) is an Australian field hockey player from Hobart, Tasmania, known for his leadership and exceptional skills in midfield positions. He has represented Australia at various junior levels and has been recognized for his contributions to the sport.
Early life and education
Stebbings was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania. He began playing hockey at a young age, joining the Launceston City Hockey Club's junior program. He was selected for Tasmanian state teams in various age groups.
Career
State Representation
Stebbings has been a consistent performer for Tasmania in national competitions. Notably, he captained the Tasmanian U21 team at the 2024 Hockey Australia Men's U21 Championships.[1]
National representation
In 2024, Stebbings was selected to represent Australia at the Sultan of Johor Cup, an annual international junior tournament. He played a pivotal role in the team's performance, contributing significantly in all six matches.[2]
Additionally, Stebbings was part of the Australian U21 team during the 2025 Oceania Junior World Cup Qualifiers held in Auckland, where Australia secured qualification for the Junior World Cup.[3]
Senior representation
In early 2025, Stebbings was named to the wider Kookaburras squad, Australia's senior men's national team. This selection at just 18 years old highlights his rapid development and potential at the highest level of the sport.[4]
References
- ^ "2024 Hockey Australia Men's U21 Championships Team Details". Hockey Australia. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ "Oliver Stebbings at Sultan Johor Cup 2024". Sultan Johor Cup Official Website. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ "Oliver Stebbings - FIH Profile". FIH. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ "Stebbings goes from 'no real expectations' to Kookaburras squad at just 18". Ground News. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
External links
- [FIH Profile](https://tms.fih.ch/people/33079)
- [Sultan Johor Cup Profile](https://sultanjohorcup.com/player/stebbings-oliver/)
- [Hockey Australia Profile](https://hockeyaustralia.altiusrt.com/people/11014)