Bates setting high standards for local players at annual country week series
John Bates, coach of the Eastern Goldfields Hockey Association, prepares a young team for the annual men's country championships in Perth starting Friday. He emphasizes high expectations following a fourth-place finish in 2025, stating, 'The only thing that matters are results.' Goldfields aims for a semifinal appearance amid a strong competition including four-time champions Bunbury.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC
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