Simon Orchard and Adam Clifford

Parlez Vous Hockey

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Dual Olympian Simon Orchard and hockey journo Adam Clifford follow the fortunes of Australia's hockey teams on route to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Simon Orchard and Adam Clifford

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Dec 17, 2025

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Episodes

Big Names Axed In Hockeyroos Shakeup 17.12.2025

0:11 - Poor Hattie Shand 0:51 - Bye Bye Brooks, Pickering, Smith and Schonell 1:33 - Where's Alice Arnott at? 2:17 - Can our goalkeepers win us a shootout? 2:50 - Sarah Byrnes back from Belgium with a bang 4:06: Everyone loves a comeback 4:40 - Liv Downes and Neasa Flynn enter the chat 6:07 - What's Claire Colwill's best position? 6:58 - Dolkens the defender 7:32 - Who is 'Moo'...

Orch Breaks Down The 2026 Kookaburra Squad 16.12.2025

0:24 - Orch breaks the media embargo (accidentally) 0:51 - Are Davis Atkin and Jayden Atkinson the spider man meme? 2:26 - Dylan Downey will play 200 games for Australia 3:12 - Is Cam Geddes the next Tom Craig? 3:58 - Is Ian Grobelaar a potential liability in field play? 5:30 - Marais the midfielder 5:53 - Here comes Mighty Magnus 6:57 - Otter-back by name, midfielder by nature 7:55 - Lachy 'T...

All Good Things Come To An End...The Parlez Vous Hockey Awards Show Finale 21.08.2024

Orch and Cliffo are back for one last crack (not a cocaine joke) at Parlez Vous Hockey before they disappear off into obscurity. In the episode noone was waiting for, the boys hand out end of Olympic Games awards like the Matt Dawson biggest regret gong, the Anthony Ammirati dick-move of the tournament award, the Raygun Imposter trophy plus plenty more. Powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . U...

A Brutal 24 Hours For Australian Hockey 07.08.2024

Amid controversy, bad luck and poor form, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have crashed out of the Paris Olympics. Strap yourselves in as Orch and Cliffo dust of the disappointment and dissect both quarter-final losses. The Old Young's 'High, Low, Buffalo' and Voodoo Vault are on the agenda too! Powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Use the below discount code to get 15% off all Old Y...

Day 6ish - It's Win Or Go Home Time 04.08.2024

The pool stage is over and our Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are steaming towards two blockbuster quarterfinals. On the show today... We spare a thought for some unlucky characters, the Hockeyroos go back to the PCA well, the Kookas need a lesson in pressure, Cliffo takes a deep dive into the stats and Al Pacino features as well! The Old Young's 'High, Low, Buffalo' and Voodoo Vault provi...

Day 5 - Kookas Bounce Back And Resilient Roos 01.08.2024

The boys knock over another episode of Parlez Vous Hockey after an exciting night of Olympic action. First dates, 5-irons, soul selling behaviour and TV commentary are all on the agenda. The Old Young's 'High, Low, Buffalo' and Voodoo Vault feature as usual. Powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Use the below discount code to get 15% off all Old Young's online purchases Code - MATTD...

Day 4 - Roos Romp while Kookas Collapse 31.07.2024

After a much-needed sleep in, Orch and Cliffo are back with the latest episode of Parlez Vous Hockey. They hang a goal in the Louvre, talk pesky corner flags, compare Hattie Shand to Adam Sandler and welcome back a dear friend following the latest matchday of Olympic hockey action. As always, they play Old Young's 'High, Low, Buffalo', and the Voodoo Vault is opened once again! Powered...

Day 3 - All We Do Is Win, Win, Win...No Matter What 29.07.2024

Both the women and the men got the business done in Day 3 action. The Hockeyroos belted Great Britian not long after the Kookaburras fended off Ireland. The video referral, 'biff' and high fives are all on the agenda as the boys play Old Young's 'High, Low, Buffalo', while the Voodoo Vault giveaways continue. Powered by ⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠ . Use the below discount code to get 1...

Day 2 - Hockeyroos Survive A South African Scare 29.07.2024

The Hockeyroos hit the pitch for their opening game of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and Cliffo compared the 2-1 win over South Africa to the Tour De France! More Old Young's 'High, Low, Buffalo' from the boy's and the Voodoo Vault is also opened once again, this time, a free stick is up for grabs! Powered by ⁠Old Young's⁠ . Use the below discount code to get 15% off all Old You...

Day 1 - Kookaburras Take Flight Against Argentina 27.07.2024

The action is underway at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and Orch and Cliffo play their first game of Old Young's High, Low, Buffalo after the Kookaburras defeat Argentina 1-0. Something great, something not so and something interesting about the Aussie's opening performance. The Voodoo Vault is also opened for the first time so head to the Voodoo Hockey Global Instagram page to win free gea...

Top 10 Players To Watch feat. The Froth Master General 26.07.2024

Orch caught up with his old mate Nick Budgeon to work out who the top 10 hockey players (from outside Australia) are to watch during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. 'Budge' is a former Kookaburra and has been based in Europe for several years so knows the international talent like the back of his hand. Number one will knock your socks off! Proudly powered by Old Young's . Use the below d...

Old Young's Monday Memory Lane | Mark Knowles 22.07.2024

Once a week, the boys will take a walk down Olympic memory lane and rehash some old stories from yesteryear. On today's episode of Monday Memory Lane, Orch catches up with his former teammate, Olympic gold medalist and 2024 Australian Olympic Team Deputy Chef De Mission, Mark Knowles. Knowlesy talks about his four Olympic campaigns and spins some good yarns about John Eales swapping the shirt...

Would You Rather Keep Your Finger or Go To The Olympics? Feat. Matt Dawson 20.07.2024

Kookaburra Matt Dawson sensationally had part of his finger amputated a week ago so he could compete in the Paris Olympic Games. 'Dawso' shared every detail about the incident, the aftermath and the almighty decision that followed. He also gave us a quick insight into the Olympic village and Australia's first opponents, Argentina. Powered by ⁠ ⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠ ⁠.

Will Matt Dawson Take His Place In Paris? Plus Five Other Burning Questions 19.07.2024

On today's episode, Orch and Cliffo discuss six burning questions about our Australian hockey teams ahead of the Paris Olympics. 1) What on earth happened to Matt Dawson's finger? 2) Can the Hockeyroos beat Holland and how? 3) Who are the best shoot out takers in both sides? 4) Which players could have 'breakout' Olympic Games? 5) What results do Katrina Powell and Colin Batch need...

Old Young's Monday Memory Lane | Ric Charlesworth 15.07.2024

Once a week, the boys will take a walk down Olympic memory lane and rehash some old stories from yesteryear. On today's episode of Monday Memory Lane, Orch catches up with his former coach and Australian hockey great, Ric Charlesworth. Ric recounts his earliest Olympic memories, the bizarre way he found out he was going to 1972 Games and the best part of bearing the flag for Australia. He also...

The Malone Appeal...The Final Chapter 14.07.2024

Orch and Cliffo discuss the National Sports Tribunal's official decision to squash the appeal of Rosie Malone who was controversially omitted from the Hockeyroos' side for the Paris Olympics. It's a juicy episode filled with eye-opening insights so grab a bevvy and enjoy as the boy's put a full stop on the saga. Powered by ⁠ ⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠ ⁠.

Jake Whetton Is In The House. And Which Aussie Players Are The Most Important? 11.07.2024

Kookaburra and three-time Olympian Jake 'The Puss' Whetton drops by for a chat with Orch and Cliffo. He talks selection, Olympic highlights, THAT penalty shoot-out, plus he is the first brave soul to enter the 'Mixo Zone'. The fellas then draft their '10 Most Important Australian Players' across both Olympic hockey sides. Powered by ⁠ ⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠ ⁠.

Old Young's Monday Memory Lane | Remember When Orch Was Part Of The Rio 9? 08.07.2024

Once a week, the boys will take a walk down Olympic memory lane and rehash some old stories from yesteryear. On today's episode of Monday Memory Lane, Cliffo grills Orch about getting caught up in a scandal during the Olympics in 2016 and forever being known as a member of 'The Rio 9'. Powered by ⁠ ⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠ ⁠.

Malone Malaise? Here's Some Great Stories Instead 03.07.2024

Sick of negative hockey news? Simon Orchard and Adam Clifford are joined by Hockeyroo legend and certified newshound Ash Nelson to discuss the five best stories to come out of the 2024 Paris Olympic hockey team announcements. Powered by ⁠ ⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠ ⁠.

Hockeyroo Headache 29.06.2024

Rosie Malone has been left out of the Hockeyroos side for the Paris Olympics and it has dominated media headlines. Orch and Cliffo discuss the selection process, the fall out and the appeal decision in Episode 2. Powered by ⁠ ⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠ ⁠.

Kookaburras Selection 26.06.2024

The Kookaburras team for the Paris Olympic Games will be announced on Monday, July 1. Orch and Cliffo hold their own selection meeting and pick their side for Paris. Powered by ⁠ ⁠⁠Old Young's⁠⁠ ⁠.

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