Hockeyroos coach Katrina Powell believes team unity will give her inexperienced squad a competitive advantage at this year's Commonwealth Games.
The world No.3 Hockeyroos will field 12 Commonwealth Games debutants in Birmingham.
Jane Claxton and Brooke Peris are the only members of the 18-player squad to have notched 100 games or more for Australia.
Claxton is set to pass the milestone of 200 caps for Australia in Birmingham, where the 29-year-old will be seeking her second Commonwealth Games gold after success in Glasgow in 2014.
Peris is a cousin of dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nova Peris, who was a sprint and hockey star.
Powell had just months to prepare the team for last year's Olympics following the messy exit of former coach Paul Gaudoin amid a toxic team culture.
The Hockeyroos, after years of clashing with team management, suffered a shock quarter-final loss to India in Tokyo.
The culture has improved dramatically since Powell came on board as coach, and the Hockeyroos are aiming to bring home gold at July's World Cup and the following Commonwealth Games.
"I think it (the friendship amongst the squad) has a big impact. It's a competitive advantage," Powell said on Saturday.
"Every team has world-class players, but if you can't get them playing together, that (talent) doesn't necessarily help in a team sport.
"So that camaraderie and trust in each other will really benefit us in Birmingham."
The Hockeyroos have claimed gold in four of the six Commonwealth Games where hockey has been played.
But they were denied a hat-trick on the Gold Coast four years ago when they suffered a shock 4-1 loss to New Zealand.
"That silver medal will definitely be driving us all the way to hopefully gold in Birmingham," goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram said.
"It was a very disappointing final for us, and it's driven our training a lot recently."
Madison Fitzpatrick, who has been a member of the Australian team since 2015, is confident the Hockeyroos will shine in England.
"The Commonwealth Games is very special to me, another opportunity to play for my country and promote the sport I love," the 25-year-old said.
"Our new players are slotting in very well. The Commonwealth Games will be a big test for them but they have the full support of the team and the coaches, so I know they will shine."
Claire Colwill, 18, is the sole teenager in the squad.
"I am thrilled to be selected for the Commonwealth Games and feel excited, albeit slightly daunted, to play with and against some of the greatest hockey players in the world," Colwill said.
Joining Claxton and Peris in the squad from the silver medal-winning team at the Gold Coast Games are Kaitlin Nobbs, Renee Taylor, Stephanie Kershaw and Bartram.
Making their Commonwealth Games debut are Claire Colwill, Madison Fitzpatrick, Amy Lawton, Rosie Malone, Aleisha Power, Courtney Schonell, Karri Somerville, Shanea Tonkin, Mariah Williams, Georgia Wilson, Greta Hayes, and Penny Squib.
The Hockeyroos will come up against New Zealand, South Africa, Scotland and Kenya in their group stage.
Just last month the Hockeyroos secured a 2-0 series victory over the Kiwis in Auckland.
HOCKEYROOS SQUAD:
Jocelyn Bartramn, Jane Claxton, Claire Colwill, Madison Fitzpatrick, Greta Hayes, Stephanie Kershaw, Amy Lawton, Rosie Malone, Kaitlin Nobbs, Brooke Peris, Aleisha Power, Courtney Schonell, Karri Somerville, Penny Squibb, Renee Taylor, Shanea Tonkin, Mariah Williams, Georgia Wilson.
