Get to know a couple of Aussie Sharks

Published Fri 16 Mar 2018

The Aussie Sharks squad has been announced for the upcoming test match series and training camp to be held at Kawana Aquatic Centre on the Sunshine Coast from March 26-31.

Water Polo Australia spoke with Olympian Joe Kayes and Andrew Ford (pictured above) before they head into camp to get a small insight.

60 SECONDS WITH JOE KAYES

Favourite training drill? Shooting from out the top

Least favourite training drill? Swimming or leg work

Best thing about being in camp? Getting around the boys

Worst thing about being in camp? Fat camp duties

Three words to describe the Sunshine Coast: Sunny. Coastal. Relaxed.

Who is your Water polo role model? Joel swift

Who is the danger player in the USA team? Alex Obert

What are three tips for young up and coming Water Polo players?

  1. Don’t stop training

  2. Make sure you enjoy it

  3. Shoot even if the coach tells you not to

What’s your coffee order? Large Cappuccino, extra shot, no sugars

60 SECONDS WITH ANDREW FORD

Favourite training drill? Extra mans

Least favourite training drill? Extra man defence

Best thing about being in camp? Pretty good food and hang out with boys

Worst thing about being in camp? You’re constantly tired

Three words to describe the Sunshine Coast: Green. Beachy. Quiet.

Who was your Water polo role model growing up? Sandro Sukno

Who is the danger player in the USA team? Luca Cupido

What are three tips for young up and coming Water Polo players?

  1. Train hard

  2. Do it with mates

  3. Enjoy it

What’s your coffee order? Regular Flat White, no sugar

Australia face USA as part of a two test match series and training camp at Kawana Aquatic Centre on the Sunshine Coach from March 26-31.

Tickets are available at the gate for just $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Alternatively, if you can’t make it down to the pool sit back and relax just watch it live streamed via OVO Play.

Aussie Sharks Squad

First Name

Surname

State

Club

Nic

Brooks

NSW

Cronulla

Richard

Campbell

NSW

UNSW Wests

Blake

Edwards

VIC

USC

Andrew

Ford

WA

UWA

George

Ford

WA

UWA / Primorie

Lachlan

Hollis

NSW

UNSW/Wests

Anthony

Hrysanthos

NSW

Syd University

Joe

Kayes

NSW

Cronulla

Christian

Kyriakou

NSW

Sydney University

Charlie

Negus

NSW

UNSW Wests

Nathan

Power

NSW

UNSW Wests / Split

Nic

Porter

QLD

Breakers

Tim

Putt

WA

UWA

Aidan

Roach

NSW

Cronulla

Ed

Slade

WA

Fremantle


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