60 seconds with Sam Hughes

Published Wed 24 Apr 2019

Taking part in his inaugural OVO Australian Waterpolo League season this year, Sam Hughes is one of UTS Balmain Tigers' next generation coming through the ranks.

Since making his debut in round one this year against cross town rivals Sydney Uni Lions in the annual Clash of the Cats fixture, Hughes has not looked out of place in Australia's premier water polo competition.

Playing in all but one of his side's matches to date and racking up six goals so far, he has had made a great start in the Tigers cap.

First beginning his water polo career with the Gosford Lobsters on the Central Coast, Hughes started playing at Balmain in the U14 age group and has steadily risen through the ranks to compete in the national league with the Tigers men's team.

Get to know Hughes in just 60 seconds and be sure to remember the name...

How did you find out about water polo? One of my friends from another sport introduced it to me.
How many years have you been playing the sport? I have been playing the sport for eight years.
Which Club did you play your first junior water polo match at? Gosford Lobsters.
What is your earliest water polo memory? Playing for Gosford Lobsters in the U12 carnival at Dawn Fraser Baths.
What is your best water polo highlight? There are many but it would have to be winning gold in my last ever junior water polo game.
What is the highest level of water polo you've played? Australian All Schools and Australian Country.
What is your favourite water polo position? Centre back.
What is your best piece of advice to youngsters coming through with dreams to play in the OVO AWL? The most important thing about playing water polo is to have fun and enjoy what you are doing. Always listen to the advice people give you, work hard and don’t stop trying when you get down.
Why should somebody play water polo? It’s not an everyday sport that people would think to play and it’s extremely enjoyable. It’s also a very good way to meet new people.