MANNING'S Priya Bourke was a goal scorer for Australian Country under 21 women's hockey team in the opening game of the tour of Borneo.
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The Australians defeated Sabah 6-1 before playing a 1-1 draw with Sukra.
Priya, 18, was playing in the unaccustomed position of striker. She was heavily involved in the goal scoring onslaught in the opening match, setting up a number of opportunities.
The games were played in 30 degree heat and 100 percent humidity, with the temperature on the field around 46 degrees.
The Australians will fly to Kuching today to play four more matches.
Priya, who plays for Chatham in the Manning division one women's competition, was named in the Australian Country side following the national championships last year in Victoria. She had previously represented NSW in Australian age championships.
