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1 - Emma Jackson

  Jacko Name: Emma Jackson
  Nickname: Jacko
  Age: 23
  Height: 165 cm
  Position: Goalkeeper
  Player Summary:
  • Plays key role in the team positive attitude both in and out of the water.
  • Named to Australian U20 team 2008
  • Played key role in Barras 3 time National League Champion
  • Achieved the 150 National League games milestone at end of 2011 season
Special Skills:
  • Explosive goalkeeper with great reflexes
  Seasons in the Barracudas National League: 7 (Since 2005)
  Games in the Barracudas National League: 161 (at conclusion of 2011 season)
  Highest Representative Honours: Australian U20s
  How I started playing water polo:When I first started high school I joined a team to meet new people
  Job Description/studying: Just graduated from QUT with an Education Degree - Secondary Physical Education and Geography
  Favorite Food: Mexican
  Favourite band/music: Powderfinger, Crowded House, Snow Patrol
  Major influence on my career: My team mates and QAS Coach Aleks Osadchuk
  Sport person most admired and why: Mark Schwarzer - The very best at what he does over a very long period. Amazing in high pressure, big game situations.
  Non Sports person most admired and why: Corporal Mark Donaldson - won the Victoria Cross for bravery while serving his country in Afghanistan.
  Sports played other than water polo: Hockey, Athletics
  Four people i would have to a dinner party: Craig Mottram, Lance Armstrong, Michael Jordan and Roger Federer