🏏 Maccabi Hockey Club
Maccabi Hockey Club continued to build momentum in 2025, fielding five senior teams across the Hockey Victoria competitions and strengthening both participation and culture. The club saw strong player retention, growth in junior pathways, and an expanded volunteer base supporting coaching, administration, and game-day roles. On the field, two premierships, state and national selections, and a finals appearance for our women’s side marked the year as one of meaningful progress.
2025 Impact
Club Snapshot (2025)
Junior (U18) members
- Male: 19
- Female: 2
Open / senior (18+) members
- Male: 48
- Female: 20
Volunteers
- Male: 2
- Female: 2
Total teams fielded: 5
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Men’s Metro 2 East
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Men’s Vic League 3
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Women’s Metro 1 East
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Metro 2 Masters (45+)
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Metro 2 East Reserve group / depth players supporting squads
The club continues to grow its junior and social pathways, with many younger players now transitioning through into senior ranks.
2025 was one of the strongest seasons the club has had in recent years. Two senior teams finished as premiers, the women’s program reached its first finals appearance in the Metro 1 division since 2017, and participation remained steady and connected.
Premierships
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Men’s Metro 2 East – Premiers (grand final win over Old Melburnians, 2–1)
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Masters Over 45s – Premiers (6–1 grand final win over Melbourne High School Old Boys)
Both finals were defined by disciplined defensive work and strong composure in key moments.
Women’s Metro 1 East
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Reached elimination semi-final
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Narrow 2–1 loss to Camberwell, decided in the last 90 seconds
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This marked only the second women’s finals appearance since 2017
This was a milestone for the women’s program, reflecting steady development, deeper squad depth, and strong culture.
Several members represented Victoria or Australia at Masters level:
| Player | Representation |
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| Norman Same | Australian Masters representative |
| Bryce Watson | Victorian Masters representative |
| Wayne Levy | Victorian Masters representative |
| Gary Beville | Victorian Masters representative |
| Norman Same | Victorian representative (dual selection) |
| David Sonenberg | Victorian Masters representative |
| David Bloom | Victorian Masters representative |
These selections reflect sustained excellence and contribution to Jewish hockey over many years.
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Stephen Lewis – Masters Best & Fairest
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Lawrence Lifson – 1st XI Best & Fairest
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Ben Aizenstros – Metro 2E Best & Fairest
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Gidon Miller & Harley Goldman – Most Improved awards across men’s senior squads
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Stephanie Tremigliozzi & Ella Smart – Women’s Best & Fairest & Most Improved
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Tal Gelfand & Gemma Hatfield – U16 Junior Awards
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Joseph Brasacchio – Coach of the Year
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Lior Aufgang – Best Club Person
These awards reflect leadership, consistency, commitment to training, and contributions off the field.
The club continued to support:
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Junior development with senior players running optional skills support for younger athletes.
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A welcoming environment for returning and new players.
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Strong social traditions, including post-match dinners and shared training culture.
Attendance at finals this year was a standout, with large crowds at Hawthorn Malvern Hockey Centre during the Metro 2 East finals run, showing real community backing.
The club’s priorities are focused on:
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Growing junior and female participation
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Strengthening coaching depth across all squads
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Supporting the women’s side to return to finals and advance further
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Consolidating the men’s program to ensure ongoing competitiveness and depth
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Continuing to build the Masters squad as a strong social, competitive and cultural backbone of the club
A focus remains on holding onto emerging younger players and keeping the transition from junior to senior hockey smooth and supported.
2025 was a significant year for Maccabi Hockey Club. Two premierships, state and national representations, a women’s finals appearance, and steady participation reflect a club that is competitive, stable, and culturally strong. The foundations are solid, and the focus now shifts to continued development, with particular attention on juniors and women’s pathways.
