WPV State Team : 
Player Spotlight

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!

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

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

Team

• 17's Girls

Club

• Richmond

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 5 Years

What made you take up the sport?

• The primary schools challenge in Year 6.

Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?

• Rowie Webster

One thing you can't live without?

• My Phone

Favourite Olympic Sport?

• Swimming

Team

• 15's Girls

Club

• Richmond Water Polo Club

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 4 Years

What made you take up the sport?

• ​I had a love for swimming but I also wanted to play a team sport so waterpolo was the perfect combination.

Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to? 

• ​Tamas Maerz the Hungarian Olympic champion

What can't you live without?

• ​My friends

Favourite Super-Hero?

• Batman

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​Maldives or Fiji

Team

• 15's Girls

Club

• Albury Tigers Water Polo Club

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 6-7 years

What made you take up the sport?

• My dad played so I started playing too

Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo? 

• ​Hopefully playing in higher levels of Water Polo

What can't you live without?

• ​My bed

Favourite School Subject?

• Psychology

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​Greece or Italy

Team

• 15's Boys - Assistant Coach

Club

• DVE Aquatic

How long have you coached in Water Polo? 

• ​6 years of coaching

What made you take up the sport? 

• ​My son playing the sport

What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far? 

• ​AYC 23' Gold Medal with the U16's

What can't you live without?

• ​My family

Favourite Super-Hero?

• Hellboy

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​Norway

Team

• 15's Girls

Club

• Richmond Water Polo Club

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 1 Year

What made you take up the sport?

• My friends mum suggested it

Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo? 

• ​In College playing in Water Polo.

What can't you live without?

• ​My dog

Favourite Super-Hero?

• Spider-man

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​Greece

Team

• 17's Boys

Club

• Geelong Marlins

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 8 Years

What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey? 

• ​Playing in Perth with my mates.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo? 

• ​At a college in the USA

Favourite subject?

• ​History

What can't you live without?

• ​My mates

Favourite movie?

• Catch me if you can.

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​Paris

Team

• 17's Girls

Club

• Geelong Marlins & NYP Dragons

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• Since I was 9

What made you take up the sport?

• Was looking for a new sport and saw an ad for a Come and Try

What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey?

• ​Travelling to tournaments with friends and learning so much!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo? 

• ​Still playing at club level and maybe even National League

What can't you live without?

• ​My dog

Favourite subject?

• Chemistry

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​U.K

Team

• 17's Boys

Club

• DVE Aquatic

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 4 Years

What made you take up the sport?

• I saw people playing it at my local pool.

What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey? 

• ​Playing for Australia in the US.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo? 

• ​Hopefully playing for the Aussie sharks

What can't you live without?

• ​Sports

Favourite movie?

• Shooting Stars

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​NYC

Team

• 15's Girls

Club

• Ballarat Water Polo Club

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 3 Years

What made you take up the sport?

• Some of my friends encouraged me to start it, so I got involved.

What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey? 

• ​Meeting new people and having the opportunity to train under amazing coaches.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo? 

• ​Teaching younger kids how to play the sport and why it’s so good.

What can't you live without?

• ​Chocolate!

Favourite movie?

• Barbie

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

Bahamas

Team

• 15's Boys

Club

• Richmond Water Polo Club

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 1 Year

What made you take up the sport? 

• I had fun playing at school, so I took it up!

Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to? 

• ​Spindles

What can't you live without? 

• ​Food

Favourite Super Hero?

• Batman

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​Hawaii

Team

• 17's Girls

Club

• Richmond Water Polo Club

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 5 Years

What made you take up the sport? 

• I played the Primary Schools Challenge in Year 6 and enjoyed it.

Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?

• ​Bronte Halligan

Favourite Movie? 

• Princess and the Frog

What can't you live without?

• ​My phone

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​Japan

Team

• 17's Boys

Club

• Melbourne Collegians

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 3 Years

What made you take up the sport? 

• I was a good swimmer and friends suggested I try water polo, I loved it!

What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey? 

• ​I was lucky enough to go to America and train with a club over there. I played in club champs and Junior Olympics. It was an experience I will never forget.

Favourite school subject? 

• ​Math

Favourite Movie? 

• ​Blade Runner

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​Newport Beach

Team

• 17's Boys (Head Coach)

Club

• Northcote Water Polo Club

What made you take up the sport? 

• It is the best sport in the world and the National sport in Hungary!

What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey? 

• ​The friendships formed.

What can't you live without? 

• ​Water Polo

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​There are so many nice place in the world to visit !

Team

• 15's Girls

Club

• Essendon Water Polo Club

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 1- 2 Years

What made you take up the sport?

• I wanted to try something new! I love swimming and ball sports so thought this might be fun! My mum and sister also played and loved it. 

What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey? 

• ​East coast challenge because I met so many new people and learnt so much over the weekend. 

Favourite school subject? 

• ​Science

What can't you live without?

• ​Chocolate!

Where would you like to visit most in the world?

• ​Japan

Team

• 15's Boys

Club

• DVE Water Polo Club

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 5 Years

What made you take up the sport? 

• ​There was a flyer at my primary school advertising for players to join. 

Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?

• ​Nathan Power from the Aussie Sharks.

What can't you live without?

• ​My Bike

Favourite Movie?  

• ​Bullet Train

Favourite Super Hero?

• Aquaman!

Team

• 17's Girls

Club

• Geelong Marlins

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 4 Years

What made you take up the sport?

• I used to be a swimmer and I watched my dad play so I decided to try it out.

Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?

• ​Rowie Webster

What can't you live without?

• ​Music

Favourite School Subject? 

• ​P.E

Favourite Super Hero?

• Catwoman

Team

• 17's Boys

Club

• Richmond Water Polo Club

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• ​Since I was 12

What made you take up the sport?

• I enjoyed swimming squad at school and considered giving it a try.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years within the sport of Water Polo? 

• ​Playing SL1 with Richmond and trying to make teams like VIC Phoenix 

Where do you want to visit most in the world?

• ​Norway

Favourite Movie? 

• ​Avatar - James Cameron

Favourite Super Hero?

• Deadpool

Team

• 17's Girls

Club

• NYP Dragons

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• ​5 Years

What made you take up the sport?

• Inspired by my Grandpa.

What has been your Water Polo highlight so far? 

• ​Playing for Victoria and making friends

What can't you live without?

• ​Music

Favourite Movie? 

• ​The Grand Budapest Hotel

Favourite Super Hero?

• Spiderman

Team

• 15's Boys

Club

• Melbourne Collegians

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 4-5 Years

What made you take up the sport? 

• A family friend coached Water Polo

What has been your Water Polo highlight so far? 

• ​Being selected for the Victorian team

What can't you live without?

• ​Pasta

Favourite Movie?

• Red Dog

Favourite Super Hero?

• Batman

Team

• 15's Girls

Club

• Melbourne Collegians

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 6 Years

What made you take up the sport?

• My older brother was a great swimmer and was asked to play for his school. At first I wasn’t interested but after watching his team play, I fell in love with the sport.

What has been your Water Polo highlight so far?

• ​Being an integral part of rebuilding the junior girl's program at my club.

What can't you live without?

• ​My Ugg Boots and my Mum!

Favourite Movie? 

• ​Camp Rock 2

Favourite Super Hero?

• Spiderman

Team

• 17's Boys

Club

• Albury Sharks

How long have you played Water Polo? 

• 6 Years

What made you take up the sport?

• My older brothers both played.

What has been your Water Polo highlight so far?

• ​Playing in competitions across Australia. 

What can't you live without?

• ​My phone.

Favourite Movie? 

• ​Django

Favourite Super Hero?

• Batman