WPV State Team :
Player Spotlight

Learn all about the players representing Victoria in 2024!

Millie Wilkerson

Team
- 15's Girls
Club
- Pool Pirates
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 4 years
What made you take up the sport?
- I had friends who played so I thought I would give it a go
What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far?
- Making the VIC State squad and I was awarded Best On for our Grand final game this past season.
Favourite TV Show or Movie?
- Jurassic World
Where do you want to visit most in the world?
- Italy

James Bigglear

Team
- 13's Boys
Club
- Melbourne Collegians
How long have you played Water Polo?
- Started last Summer!
What made you take up the sport?
- I am a competitive swimmer and some of my squad mates were playing and my sister too
What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far?
- Being a part of the State squad and the Tassie trip coming up!
Do you have a Water Polo 'idol 'you look up to?
- Daniel Magasanik - he’s really nice and an amazing player
One thing you can't live without?
- Burgers!

Will Brooks

Team
- 13's Boys
Club
- Albury Sharks
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 3 Years
What made you take up the sport?
- My Sister plays
Where do you see yourself in 5 years within the sport of Water Polo??
- Continue to play rep Water Polo and improve my skills and fitness.
What song is currently on repeat for you?
- In the Stars by Benson Boone
Where do you want to visit most in the world?
- Japan & Canada

Emi Davidson

Team
- 13's Girls
Club
- Northcote
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 18 Months
What made you take up the sport?
- Because I enjoyed when I first played Water Polo as a school event and I really like swimming, so I decided to give it a go.
Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?
- My waterpolo idol is Abby Andrew’s because she is a driver and my favourite position to play is driver, so I look up to her
One thing you can't live without?
- Family & Friends
Where do you want to visit most in the world?
- Italy

Callum Otto

Team
- 15's Boys
Club
- Richmond
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 1 Year
What made you take up the sport?
- With my sister already playing Water Polo, she inspired me to give it a go and as I enjoy competitive swimming, I wanted to give Water Polo a go.
Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?
- Nathan Power in the Aussie Sharks
One thing you can't live without?
- Chocolate
Where do you want to visit most in the world?
- Greece

Elisa Hudson

Team
- 13's Girls
Club
- Albury Tigers
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 8 Months
What made you take up the sport?
- My dad plays Water Polo
What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far?
- Making it to state team and playing other tournaments
What song is currently on repeat for you?
- I said Hi - Amy Shark
Favourite TV Show?
- Locke & Key

Sam Lewis

Team
- 13's Boys
Club
- Melbourne Collegians
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 18 months
What made you take up the sport?
- I am very interested in swimming and wanted to take on another water sport
Where do you see yourself in 5 years within the sport of Water Polo??
- I would love to represent Australia and play for the Phoenix
One thing you can't live without?
- Water Sports
Favourite Olympic Sport?
- Swimming and Water Polo

Olivia Hayden

Team
- 15's Girls
Club
- Richmond
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 18 months
What made you take up the sport?
- My mum played and I have a background in swimming and surf lifesaving
What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far??
- Playing at AYC on the Gold Coast
One thing you can't live without?
- A good book
Where do you want to visit most in the world?
- I lived in London, Singapore and Saigon but really would like to visit Greece

Ben Pendlebury

Georgie Hayhurst

Team
- 13's Girls
Club
- Melbourne Collegians
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 18 Months
What made you take up the sport?
- I attended a 'Bring a friend day'
Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?
- Caroline Healy. She’s an amazing player and awesome coach!
One thing you can't live without?
- Chocolate!
What song is currently on repeat for you??
- Paper Rings by Taylor Swift

Duke Wilkerson

Team
- 13's Boys
Club
- Albury Sharks
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 2 years
What made you take up the sport?
- Because my big sister plays.
What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far??
- Playing with my friends and receiving the Most Committed player award this season.
One thing you can't live without?
- My dog Lacey
Favourite Tv show or Movie?
- Godzilla

Amelia Otto

Team
- 17's Girls
Club
- Richmond
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 2 Years
What made you take up the sport?
- After playing for school I wanted to sign up for club with my friends.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years within the sport of Water Polo??
- Still playing and loving the game
One thing you can't live without?
- My dog
Where do you want to visit most in the world?
- Europe

Violet Feely

Team
- 13's Girls
Club
- Footscray Water Polo Club
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 6 Months
What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far?
- Making the U13 Development Team!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years within the sport of Water Polo?
- Playing Water Polo for the Phoenix and going to Maribrynong sports academy for Water Polo
Favourite TV Show or Movie?
- Harry Potter
What song is currently on high rotation?
- Olivia Rodrigo. I am going to her concert!

Cooper Evans

Team
- 15's Boys
Club
- Richmond
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 3 Years
What made you take up the sport?
- Year 6 School Sport
Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?
- Nathan Power from the Aussie Sharks
Favourite Olympic Sport?
- Swimming & Soccer
Favourite TV show or Movie?
- Cobra Kai
Where would you like to visit most in the world?
- New York City

Ivy Cale

Team
- 13's Girls
Club
- Albury Tigers
How long have you played Water Polo?
- 18 Months
What made you take up the sport?
- My mum plays and I’ve watched her play when I was younger
Where do you see yourself in 5 years within the sport of Water Polo?
- I see myself taking all the opportunities I get and try 110%
Favourite TV Show or Movie?
- Friends
One thing you can't live without?
- Family
Where would you like to visit most in the world?
- Italy

Catie Boyle