Flogging caps Kookas series

THE Kookaburras clinched a Test series triumph over the Netherlands with a 6-1 victory at Perth Hockey Stadium.

Daniel Beale and Lachlan Sharp scored doubles on Saturday night as Australia, who trailed 1-0 in the fourgame series after a 3-2 loss and two draws, secured victory.

Beale opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Dutchman Thierry Brinkman equalised soon after.