Tatum Stewart

A strong defender, Tatum quickly established herself as a key member of the Hockeyroos after being brought into the squad during the 2022-23 FIH Pro-League series.

Tatum earned player of the match in the second game of a three-match Test series against India in 2023, scoring two goals in Adelaide.

“Scoring for your country is a pretty cool feeling and getting the win over India after they beat the ‘Roos at the Olympics, which was all the more special as it was on home soil,” she said.

Tatum was also part of the team for the 2023 Oceania Cup series against New Zealand, where the Hockeyroos clinched victory and a place at the Paris Olympics.

Tatum, who grew up in Toowoomba and plays for Brisbane Blaze in the Hockey One league, is a set-piece specialist who made her mark at the Paris Olympics. Steph scored three goals in four appearances at her debut Olympics, level with teammate Penny Squibb and one behind Hockeyroo Alice Arnott.

The Hockeyroos opened their tournament with three-straight wins against South Africa (2-1), Great Britain (4-0) and the United States (3-0).

A draw with Argentina (3-3) and a win against Spain (3-1) closed the group stage and advanced the Hockeyroos into a quarter-final against China. Coached by Australian Olympic champion Alyson Annan, China prevailed 3-2 to end the Hockeyroos' campaign.