Corey Weyer

Corey Weyer (born 28 March 1996) is an Australian field hockey player who plays as a defender for the Australian national team.[1]

Corey Weyer
Personal information
Born (1996-03-28) 28 March 1996
Biggera Waters, Queensland
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club QLD Blades
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014 Australia U18 11
2016 Australia U21 11
2017– Australia 26 (2)
Medal record
Representing  Australia
Men's field hockey
World Cup
Bronze medal – third place2018 BhubaneswarTeam
Oceania Cup
Gold medal – first place2019 RockhamptonTeam
Men's hockey5s
Youth Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2014 NanjingTeam

Career

Junior National Teams

Weyer has represented Australia at junior level in both Under 18 and Under 21 age groups.[2]

In 2014, Weyer was a member of the Australia Under 18 side at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. The team won the gold medal, defeating Canada 3–2 in a penalty shoot-out following a 3–3 draw.[3][4]

Weyer made his debut for the Australian Under 21 side, 'The Burras', at the 2016 edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup, winning a gold medal.[5]

In 2016, Weyer also a member of the team at the Junior World Cup in Lucknow, India, where the team finished fourth.[6][7]

Senior National Team

In 2017, Weyer made his senior international debut for the Kookaburras at the 2017 International Festival of Hockey.[8]

In November 2018, Weyer was named in the squad for the Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India.[9]

References
  1. "Corey Weyer". Hockey Australia. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  2. "HOWARD Tim". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  3. "Nanjing 2014". olympic.org. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  4. "Hockey5s win Gold in thrilling match". AOC. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  5. "Sultan of Johor Cup 2016". Sultan of Johor Cup. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  6. "Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup Men Lucknow 2016". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  7. "Australia". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  8. "Corey Weyer". Hockey Australia. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  9. "Kookaburras Team Announced For World Cup Defence". Hockey Australia. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
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