60 seconds with Macy Hansford

Published Wed 17 Apr 2019

Macy Hansford is Drummoyne Water Polo Club (DWPC) through and through, since first starting in one of their U14 teams she has worked her way through the ranks and is now playing in her second OVO Australian Water Polo League (OVO AWL) season for Drummoyne Devils.

After getting the call up to debut against Hunter Hurricanes last year, she has gone from strength to strength and in season 2019 has currently played all 15 fixtures for the Devils, scoring 14 goals just for good measure.

DWPC is home to 27 water polo teams - 10 junior teams, 15 senior teams and their two OVO AWL men's and women's sides.

Established in 1904, DWPC has an extensive history and is home to over 400 members and an extended community of 1,500 people.

Macy has flourished in the DWPC environment and was one of the many players who got their start through the DWPC junior development program which is now in its 16th year. The program has introduced the sport of water polo to more than 1,300 girls and boys aged 9 to 14.

She will be one to watch in future years as she continues her stellar rise in Australia's premier water polo competition. Get to know this young Devils player with 10 questions in 60 seconds...

How did you find out about water polo? When I moved schools, my new school offered water polo as a co-curricular activity and I just decided to start playing.
How many years have you been playing the sport? Around six years.
Which Club did you play your first junior water polo match at? Drummoyne Water Polo Club.
What is your earliest water polo memory? Going to my first training session and I couldn’t even catch the ball.
What is your best water polo highlight? Being able to travel and play overseas as well as do some sightseeing while away.
What is the highest level of water polo you've played? Australian All Schools and Australian Junior 18&U, 16&U female squads.
What is your favourite water polo position? Utility.
Do you have a favourite water polo saying? “Can we go another time I have training?”
What is your best piece of advice to youngsters coming through with dreams to play in the OVO AWL? Keep training hard and always doing your best in everything you do as well as being resilient.
Why should somebody play water polo? Because it's a super fun sport especially if you love swimming but also love team sports. Also it is an amazing atmosphere and everyone is super friendly!