Jamie Dwyer OAM
Dwyer is perhaps the best known Kookaburra and is a three time WorldHockey Player of the Year winner (2004, 2007, 2009). He was also awarded the WorldHockey Young Player of the Year winner in 2002. Many fans will recognise Dwyer as the player who hit the winning goal for Australia in the gold medal match of the 2004 Athens Olympics. Dwyer's speed and skills cause problems for opposition defence around the world. He has an ability to eliminate his immediate opponent and create good penetration for the team. He is a co-captain alongside Mark Knowles and Liam De Young.
DOB: | 12 March 1979 |
Nickname: | Foetus |
Position: | Midfield/Striker |
Kookaburras Shirt Number: | 1 |
International Matches: | 254 |
International Goals: | 160 |
Australian Debut: | 2001 |
Participation in International Tournaments: | Olympic Games 2004 Athens 1st 2010 New Delhi 1st 2010 Monchengladbach 1st 2009 Melbourne 1st 2007 Kuala Lumpur 2nd 2010 Delhi 1st
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International/Domestic Awards: | 2002 Junior Player of the World |
AHL Team: | Queensland Blades |
AHL Shirt Number: | 3 |
Strengths: | Goal scoring and eliminating |
Weaknesses: | Tackling |
Current Local Hockey Club: | Bloemendaal H.C (Holland) |
Hometown: | Rockhampton |
Career High: | Athens 2004 Olympic Gold Medal and 2004 World Player of the Year |
Career Low: | Getting injured at the 2003 Champions Trophy |
What memories do you have from the 2004 Athens Olympic Games? | Obviously very good memories. It was a dream come true and I could not have asked for or wished for a better Olympic campaign. |
Aside from competing, what do you enjoy most about the Olympic Games? | The atmosphere and the opening ceremony |
What is the hardest thing to give up during training? | Nothing, I enjoy training |
What is the worst injury you have suffered during your Hockey career? | My Anterior Cruciate Ligament in my left knee |
What are your post hockey career ambitions? | To have a happy family and get into a few business ideas |
Sportsperson Most Admired: | John Eales |
Funniest teammate: | Des Abbott |
Most memorable thing to ever happen whilst away on tour: | Ray Dorsett passed out in the bath tub after the Olympic final |
If you didn’t play hockey, what would you do? | I would be a pro-golfer |
Did you play any other sports as a kid? | Cricket |
Do you follow an AFL, NRL or A-League Team? | Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Broncos, Qld Roar |
When I was younger I wanted to be…… | A professional hockey player |
Advice For Young Players: What is your favourite movie? What can’t you live without? Describe your perfect day... Money can't buy... How would you spend your last $50? What is your favourite holiday destination? The most fulfilling thing you have ever done is: | Have fun and enjoy Gladiator My wife Winning the lotto! Playing sport for your country On a nice dinner
Paris Get married |
Do you have a cooking specialty? | Spaghetti Bolognese |
List the 3 most played songs on your I-pod:
| 1. Ants Marching
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