Duncan Jackson selected in Kookaburras squad
Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Hockey player Duncan Jackson is set to make his debut for Australia’s national team, after he was named in the 18-player Kookaburras squad for the 2026 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia, from November 20–28.
Duncan earned selection after a standout 2026 U21 National Championships, where he was named Player of the Tournament and top goalscorer. He is also part of Hockey Australia’s inaugural Talent Accelerator 2032 cohort, which supports 21 of the country’s most promising young athletes on the road to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
Duncan has won two Hockey Victoria Men's Premier League titles with the MCC, in 2023 and 2026. He finished second in the 2026 Men's Premier League Best and Fairest with 31 votes and was named in the 2026 Men's Premier League All Stars Team. He recently made his Hockey One debut as striker for Hockey Club Melbourne and has scored five goals in four appearances.
Ranked world No. 3, Australia will compete in a six-team round robin, with the top two sides advancing to the final on November 28.
All times are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
- Friday November 20: Australia v USA, 6:00pm
- Saturday November 21: Australia v Korea, 8:15pm
- Monday November 23: Australia v Pakistan, 8:15pm
- Tuesday November 24: Australia v Malaysia, 10:30pm
- Thursday November 26: Australia v Canada, 6:00pm
- Saturday November 28: finals day, with the fifth v sixth playoff at 6:00pm, the bronze medal match at 8:30pm and the final at 11:00pm
The Club congratulates Duncan on his selection and wishes him and the squad the best in Ipoh.
Photo by Tim Bowman
