Tristan Metcalfe
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Finals Preview – Perth Thunder
The Thunder are coming to Finals with arguably their deepest team yet, and looking to break their Finals duck against teams other than the Northstars. Though they have been regular post-season attendees, the only wins they have against Newcastle in 2019 and 2023. The Finals Preview looks at how they can lift a maiden Goodall…
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Finals Preview – Canberra Brave
2025 has followed a similar pathway to 2024 for the Brave so far. A slow start, and building momentum in the back half of the season. The Finals Preview looks at how this form has been built. 2025 Record Overall record (15W – 3OTW – 0OTL – 10L) (0.607 PCT) Story of the season: Contending…
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Finals Preview – Melbourne Mustangs
The Melbourne Mustangs are coming into the Finals series on the back of some significant challenges around player availability. Both injuries and suspensions have wreaked havoc on the Mustangs’ import contingent in recent weeks, and for them to get past a strong Thunder unit on Friday, they will need their local contingent to step up.…
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Finals Preview – Melbourne Ice
The Ice tied up top spot several weeks ago, and have been the team to beat for most of the year. After an opening weekend stumble against the Rhinos, the Ice have camped out in top spot. The Finals Preview takes a look at how they’ve managed this, and how they’ll chase a 5th Goodall…
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Finals Preview – Newcastle Northstars
Perennial contenders, the Newcastle Northstars have been building their depth across the season with key additions to the local roster in 2025. This Finals Preview looks at how they will look to lift Goodall Cup number seven. 2025 Record Overall record (13W – 3OTW – 0OTL – 12L) (0.536) Story of the season: Depth has…
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Finals Preview – Brisbane Lightning
Since joining the AIHL in 2023, the Brisbane Lightning have yet to get a postseason win on the board – but this year they may be the strongest unit we have seen from them. Led by a high-scoring top line, Brisbane will be looking to upset Newcastle on Friday to get their weekend going. Our…
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Tale of the Tape – Northstars @ Lightning
With the final weekend of the regular season upon us, Newcastle head north to Brisbane for a double-header against the Lightning. While the Northstars are safely ensconced in the top six, but outside the top two, Brisbane still need to punch their ticket. Two points this weekend, or an Adelaide loss, will do it. The…
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Tale of the Tape – Thunder @ Adrenaline
Following the lead of AIHL TV, in offering the free game of the week as the Thunder versus the Adrenaline this weekend, we take a look at this game, which has real Finals implications. For the Adrenaline, they need to win to keep the season alive, and for Perth, they have an eye on second…
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The Run Home
With only two weekends remaining in the 2025 AIHL regular season, we take a look at how the season will finish for each team, and how they can make Finals, have a day off on the Friday at Finals, or secure the best tee time once the weather gets better. This is the 2025 Run…
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Tale of the Tape – Northstars @ Brave
At this time of the year, each weekend brings games with big post-season implications and this is no different, with the Northstars traveling to Canberra for the final AIS game of season 2025. With the recent points penalty to the Perth Thunder, one point separates three teams in the fight for second spot – so…
