Robert "Chicken" Howell

Chicken commenced playing hockey in 1955 as a 12 year old with the Powerhouse Hockey Club Under 16 team, playing along side the likes of lifetime friends George Manos, Des Piper & Rod Cooney.

It wasn’t long before Chicken went on to represent his state with the appointment of Captaincy in Junior State teams in 1958 & 59; the following year he was selected in the Victorian Colts team where he played from 1960 - 63, before representing the Victorian Senior team in 1963 – 69

Chicken continued to play with Powerhouse Hockey Club during the 60's and Captained their first ever SL1 Premiership in 1966 and repeated it again 1969. He also served on the Powerhouse committee as the club secretary for a period of 6 years and is a life member of the club.

In 1967 he was selected in the Australian team to tour New Zealand and was also selected in a home serries against England in Perth.

In 1973 Chicken and Des Piper formed the Frankston Hockey Club, where he served as the club Secretary and coach for many years and is still regarded as their spiritual Leader.

In the mid 80's Chicken changed from advising umpires from the field to becoming an umpire, where he umpired SL1 and other grades for a number of years.

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