Melbourne Cobras win both Hockey One matches in Bendigo debut
The Melbourne Cobras won both Hockey One matches in Bendigo, defeating Adelaide 10-3 and 2-0.
The Cobras hosted Adelaide Fire on Sunday at Bendigo Regional Hockey Complex in their inaugural Hockey One season. The men's side scored a strong victory, with Peter Scott and Jake Whetton combining for nine of the ten goals.
The club's chief executive Andrew Skillern said the turnout was phenomenal and it only highlighted the appetite for top-level sport in regional Victoria. The Cobras have committed to hosting games in both 2026 and 2027, and will establish Bendigo as a hockey development hub including a regional academy from next year.
- 10-3
- Men's match score
- 2-0
- Women's match score
- Bendigo Regional Hockey Complex
- Location
Why it mattersHigh-level sport in regional towns builds local talent pathways and strengthens the sport's reach beyond major cities.
AustraliaBendigo gets a permanent Hockey One home, creating opportunity for young players across central Victoria to access elite competition.
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