WPV State Team :
Player Spotlight
Learn all about the players representing Victoria in 2023!
Zoe McKenna
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Team
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15's Girls
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Club
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Geelong Marlins
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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4 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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Watching my older brothers play.
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far?
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Being a part of the U15 Vic squad
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Favourite Movie?
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Surfs Up
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One thing you can't live without?
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My bather collection!!
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Favourite Super Hero?
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The Hulk
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Patrick Healy
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Team
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17's Boys
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Club
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Melbourne Collegians
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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6 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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I have always enjoyed swimming and being in the water
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo?
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I hope to still be playing, loving the sport
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Favourite Movie?
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Baby Driver
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Favourite Subject?
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Chemistry
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Japan
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Nick Vildovas
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Team
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17's Boys
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Club
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Melbourne Collegians
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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6 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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I come from a swimming background and was introduced to the sport through a family from school.
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far?
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Representing the U15 Victorian state team last year.
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Favourite Movie?
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Superbad
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One thing you can't live without?
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Family, friends and chlorine
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Baltic States, because of my family heritage.
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Rhys Kilo
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Team
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17's Boys
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Club
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Northside Stingrays
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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6 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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My mate was trying it out and I was a state swimmer, so I decided to try it too
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo?
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My ambition is to play in the National League
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Favourite Movie? Ace Ventura:
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Pet Detective
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Favourite Super-Hero?
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Deadpool
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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America
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Sophia Janoshalmi
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Team
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15's Girls
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Club
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Richmond Water Polo Club
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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4 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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I had a love for swimming but I also wanted to play a team sport so waterpolo was the perfect combination.
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Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?
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Tamas Maerz the Hungarian Olympic champion
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What can't you live without?
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My friends
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Favourite Super-Hero?
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Batman
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Maldives or Fiji
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Matilda Walters
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Team
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15's Girls
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Club
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Albury Tigers Water Polo Club
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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6-7 years
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What made you take up the sport?
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My dad played so I started playing too
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo?
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Hopefully playing in higher levels of Water Polo
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What can't you live without?
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My bed
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Favourite School Subject?
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Psychology
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Greece or Italy
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Jamies Osland
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Team
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15's Boys - Assistant Coach
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Club
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DVE Aquatic
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How long have you coached in Water Polo?
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6 years of coaching
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What made you take up the sport?
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My son playing the sport
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey so far?
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AYC 23' Gold Medal with the U16's
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What can't you live without?
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My family
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Favourite Super-Hero?
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Hellboy
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Norway
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Amelia Otto
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Team
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15's Girls
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Club
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Richmond Water Polo Club
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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1 Year
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What made you take up the sport?
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My friends mum suggested it
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo?
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In College playing in Water Polo.
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What can't you live without?
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My dog
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Favourite Super-Hero?
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Spider-man
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Greece
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Harry Talbot
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Team
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17's Boys
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Club
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Geelong Marlins
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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8 Years
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey?
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Playing in Perth with my mates.
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo?
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At a college in the USA
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Favourite subject?
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History
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What can't you live without?
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My mates
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Favourite movie?
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Catch me if you can.
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Paris
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Zoe Russell
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Team
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17's Girls
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Club
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Geelong Marlins & NYP Dragons
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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Since I was 9
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What made you take up the sport?
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Was looking for a new sport and saw an ad for a Come and Try
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey?
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Travelling to tournaments with friends and learning so much!
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo?
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Still playing at club level and maybe even National League
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What can't you live without?
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My dog
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Favourite subject?
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Chemistry
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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U.K
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Henry Gangoiti
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Team
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17's Boys
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Club
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DVE Aquatic
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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4 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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I saw people playing it at my local pool.
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey?
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Playing for Australia in the US.
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo?
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Hopefully playing for the Aussie sharks
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What can't you live without?
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Sports
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Favourite movie?
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Shooting Stars
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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NYC
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Eleanor Justin
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Team
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15's Girls
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Club
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Ballarat Water Polo Club
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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3 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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Some of my friends encouraged me to start it, so I got involved.
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey?
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Meeting new people and having the opportunity to train under amazing coaches.
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years within Water Polo?
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Teaching younger kids how to play the sport and why it’s so good.
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What can't you live without?
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Chocolate!
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Favourite movie?
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Barbie
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Bahamas
Harris Anderson
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Team
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15's Boys
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Club
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Richmond Water Polo Club
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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1 Year
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What made you take up the sport?
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I had fun playing at school, so I took it up!
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Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?
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Spindles
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What can't you live without?
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Food
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Favourite Super Hero?
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Batman
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Hawaii
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Catie Boyle
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Team
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17's Girls
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Club
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Richmond Water Polo Club
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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5 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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I played the Primary Schools Challenge in Year 6 and enjoyed it.
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Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?
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Bronte Halligan
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Favourite Movie?
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Princess and the Frog
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What can't you live without?
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My phone
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Japan
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Brandon Hayes
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Team
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17's Boys
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Club
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Melbourne Collegians
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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3 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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I was a good swimmer and friends suggested I try water polo, I loved it!
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey?
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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.
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Favourite school subject?
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Math
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Favourite Movie?
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Blade Runner
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Newport Beach
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Peter Gyorgyicsek
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Team
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17's Boys (Head Coach)
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Club
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Northcote Water Polo Club
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What made you take up the sport?
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It is the best sport in the world and the National sport in Hungary!
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey?
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The friendships formed.
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What can't you live without?
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Water Polo
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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There are so many nice place in the world to visit !
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Emily Tulloch
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Team
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15's Girls
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Club
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Essendon Water Polo Club
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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1- 2 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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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.
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What has been the highlight of your Water Polo journey?
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East coast challenge because I met so many new people and learnt so much over the weekend.
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Favourite school subject?
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Science
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What can't you live without?
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Chocolate!
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Where would you like to visit most in the world?
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Japan
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Jeremy Spiteri
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Team
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15's Boys
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Club
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DVE Water Polo Club
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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5 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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There was a flyer at my primary school advertising for players to join.
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Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?
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Nathan Power from the Aussie Sharks.
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What can't you live without?
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My Bike
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Favourite Movie?
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Bullet Train
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Favourite Super Hero?
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Aquaman!
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Lillian Currie
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Team
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17's Girls
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Club
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Geelong Marlins
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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4 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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I used to be a swimmer and I watched my dad play so I decided to try it out.
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Do you have a Water Polo 'idol' you look up to?
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Rowie Webster
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What can't you live without?
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Music
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Favourite School Subject?
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P.E
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Favourite Super Hero?
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Catwoman
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Lachlan Kerley
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Team
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17's Boys
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Club
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Richmond Water Polo Club
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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Since I was 12
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What made you take up the sport?
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I enjoyed swimming squad at school and considered giving it a try.
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years within the sport of Water Polo?
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Playing SL1 with Richmond and trying to make teams like VIC Phoenix
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Where do you want to visit most in the world?
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Norway
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Favourite Movie?
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Avatar - James Cameron
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Favourite Super Hero?
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Deadpool
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Regan Cumming
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Team
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17's Girls
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Club
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NYP Dragons
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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5 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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Inspired by my Grandpa.
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What has been your Water Polo highlight so far?
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Playing for Victoria and making friends
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What can't you live without?
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Music
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Favourite Movie?
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The Grand Budapest Hotel
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Favourite Super Hero?
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Spiderman
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Max Leitch
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Team
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15's Boys
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Club
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Melbourne Collegians
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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4-5 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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A family friend coached Water Polo
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What has been your Water Polo highlight so far?
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Being selected for the Victorian team
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What can't you live without?
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Pasta
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Favourite Movie?
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Red Dog
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Favourite Super Hero?
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Batman
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Caroline Healy
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Team
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15's Girls
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Club
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Melbourne Collegians
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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6 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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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.
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What has been your Water Polo highlight so far?
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Being an integral part of rebuilding the junior girl's program at my club.
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What can't you live without?
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My Ugg Boots and my Mum!
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Favourite Movie?
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Camp Rock 2
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Favourite Super Hero?
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Spiderman
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Callum Cooper
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Team
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17's Boys
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Club
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Albury Sharks
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How long have you played Water Polo?
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6 Years
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What made you take up the sport?
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My older brothers both played.
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What has been your Water Polo highlight so far?
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Playing in competitions across Australia.
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What can't you live without?
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My phone.
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Favourite Movie?
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Django
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Favourite Super Hero?
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Batman
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