Australian Teams named for FINA World League Inter-Continental Cup in Perth

Water Polo Australia (WPA) has named the Australian men’s and women’s water polo teams that will compete at the 9 nation men’s and women’s FINA World League Inter-Continental Cup, beginning in Perth tomorrow.

The Aussie Sharks (men’s) and Aussie Stingers (women’s) squads were narrowed to 15 person sides, following a week of staging camps in Perth.

The Sharks team boasts two sets of brothers – Western Australian duo George and Andrew Ford and New South Wales based pair Blake and Lachlan Edwards. Also hailing from the West is local up and coming player Tim Putt.

The Stingers team includes Perth Olympian Zoe Arancini, Fremantle goal keeper Lilian Hedges and Jessica Zimmerman, who currently plays for the Italian Club Rapallo.

WPA High Performance Manager Aleksandr Osadchuk said the Aussies have an important task ahead of them.

“Our teams will be aiming to qualify for the FINA World League Super Final and we also have the FINA World Championships to prepare for,” Osadchuk said.

The tournament is also an important step on the path to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

“There’s a lot at stake at this event as it also forms part of our Olympic pre-qualification.

“We are pleased that a number of Australia’s international players were able to make themselves available for the tournament and we expect both the Sharks and Stingers to be competitive throughout the week.

“Equally great is the number of emerging players who get an opportunity to get international playing experience.

“We’re looking forward to a tough week of competition against some of the world’s best water polo teams and we encourage everyone to come along and support our athletes.

Perth has a proud water polo history and is a great host city,” Osadchuk said.

AUSSIE SHARKS TEAM 2019 WORLD LEAGUE INTER-CONTINENTAL CUP

Nic Brooks - Drummoyne Devils, NSW
Richard Campbell - UNSW Wests Magpies, NSW
Joel Dennerley - UNSW Wests Magpies, NSW
Blake Edwards - Drummoyne Devils, NSW
Lachlan Edwards - Drummoyne Devils, NSW
Andrew Ford - UNSW Wests, NSW
George Ford - UWA Torpedoes/Mataro, WA
Lachlan Hollis - UNSW Wests Magpies, NSW
Anthony Hrysanthos - Sydney Uni Lions/Vouliagmeni, NSW
Joe Kayes - Pro Recco (Italy)
Angus Lambie - UNSW Wests Magpies, NSW
Charlie Negus - UNSW Wests Magpies, NSW
Nathan Power - UNSW Wests Magpies/Jadran ST, NSW
Tim Putt - UWA Torpedoes/Primorie, WA
Aidan Roach - Drummoyne Devils, NSW

AUSSIE STINGERS TEAM 2019 WORLD LEAGUE INTER-CONTINENTAL CUP

Zoe Arancini - Fremantle Marlins, WA
Elle Armit - Drummoyne Devils/Padova, NSW
Isobel Bishop - Sydney Uni Lions, NSW
Hannah Buckling - Sydney Uni Lions/Olympiacos, NSW
Pascalle Casey - UTS Balmain Tigers, NSW
Keesja Gofers - Sydney Uni Lions/Olympiacos, NSW
Lilian Hedges – Fremantle Marlins, WA
Bronwen Knox - Queensland Thunder, Qld
Lena Mihailovic - ACU Cronulla Sharks/FTC, NSW
Sophie Milliken - Queensland Thunder, Qld
Gabriella Palm - Queensland Thunder, Qld
Amy Ridge - UNSW Wests Killer Whales, NSW
Nioka Thomas - UTS Balmain Tigers, NSW
Rowie Webster - UTS Balmain Tigers, NSW
Jessica Zimmerman - Rapallo (Italy)

Along with Australia, teams that will compete at the FINA World League Inter-Continental Cup include USA, New Zealand, Japan, China, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Canada and Argentina.

The FINA World League Inter-Continental Cup, featuring men’s and women’s events, will be held at HBF stadium from 26-31 March.

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2019 FINA WORLD LEAGUE INTER-CONTINENTAL CUP EVENT FACTS

WHAT: The FINA World League Inter-Continental Cup is one of the premier water polo events on the international calendar. The event acts as a qualifier for the 2019 FINA World League Super Final for both the men’s (18-23 July) and women’s (4-7 June) competitions.

WHO: As well as host nation Australia, the qualifying tournament has attracted teams from the USA, New Zealand, Japan, China, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Canada and Argentina.

WHERE: HBF Stadium, Perth

WHEN: 26-31 March 2019

TICKETS: Session ticket prices start at $10 for children and $15 for adults and an all-inclusive weekly ticket with access to the finals is priced at just $50 for children and $75 for adults. Corporate hospitality is also available.