Eddie Ockenden

Eddie is talking about the recent Dutch series.

Hear the intervew between Eddie and Rob Cross (ABC Grandstand 24th Jan 2009 at 3:35pm)

At the start of the interview, you’ll hear Rob Cross talk about the previous discussion with Ric Charlesworth.

Hear that interview (ABC Grandstand 24th Jan 2009 at 2:49pm)

Netherlands spoil Charlesworth’s Kookaburra coaching debut.

The Netherlands have gained some revenge from the Beijing Olympics and spoiled Ric Charlesworth’s debut as Kookaburras coach, defeating the Kookaburras 4-2 tonight in Busselton,WA.

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THREE days into his new job as coach of the Australian men’s hockey team, Ric Charlesworth had more than game plans on his mind. … New players hoping to force their way into the team will be joined by midfielders Rob Hammond and Eddie Ockenden, defender Mark Knowles and striker Des Abbott, who return from their European club seasons for national duties.

For the full article, check out WA Today.

Source: WA Today’s Martin Boulton on January 11, 2009

ABC Grandstand talks to Ric Charlesworth around 2:15pm on the 10th January on ABC Local Radio.

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A couple of weeks ago I was interviewed by Melbourne sports radio station SEN 1116.

I was asked about my thoughts on Ric Charlesworth, my time at the Olympics and where I think I can improve my game.

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This is an interview (old now) with Andrew McDonald when Matty Wells, David Guest and I were all selected in the Kookaburras Team for the Beijing Olympics.

 THREE Tasmanians in a National team. Not bad Eh !

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Canberra will host a three-Test series between the Beijing Olympic Games bronze medal-winning Kookaburras and Belgium in February.

Two-time Olympians Grant Schubert and Liam DeYoung and Beijing medallist Eddie Ockenden, David Guest, Luke Doerner and Des Abbott will add experience to the squad.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/belgium-tests-heading-for-national-capital/1394667.aspx