The Dutch haven't lost an international since suffering defeat in Melbourne four months ago and, buoyed by a loud crowd all in orange on home soil, proved a class above the Australians.

Coach Paul Gaudoin believes the Hockeyroos will need to improve greatly if his side is to progress past the final four stage of the Pro League when they meet Argentina on Thursday.

"It was a good opportunity playing the best team in the world before the finals," Gaudoin said post-game.

"We struggled to stick to the game plan against a quality team. That can happen, but we need to be significantly better against Argentina in the semi final.

"There were patches of really good play, but not enough. We need to go back and have a good look at what we're doing with the ball."

Orange's Edwina Bone was green carded in the loss and the impressive Netherlands scored their second goal in that period, Laurien Leurink adding to an earlier winner off the stick of Ireen van den Assem.

To put the result beyond doubt, Maria Verschoor added a third goal that was examined on review but ticked off by the video umpire.

After taking Jocelyn Bartram off the pitch to add an extra outfielder, Emily Chalker found herself in the right place at the right time to score a consolation goal for the visitors.

Australia's next match will be the semi-final against Argentina at the same venue on Thursday.