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18 - Kelsey Wakefield

  kelsey Name: Kelsey Wakefield
  Nickname: Kels
  Age: 21
  Height: 178 cm
  Position: Goalkeeper
  Player Summary:
  • One of Australia's fastest rising stars - has shot onto Senior International scene in last 2 seasons
  • Vying for selection in 2012 Olympic Team
  • Named MVG at 2011 Canada Cup in Montreal
  • Named MVG and MVP at 2011 U20 National Champs helping QLD to victory
  • Member of Australia's 2012 Pan Pacific Championship winning team
Special Skills:
  • Penalty Shots and ability to anticipate the shot
  Seasons in the Barracudas National League: 8 (Since start of NWPL for Women in 2004)
  Games in the Barracudas National League: 146 (at conclusion of 2011 season)
  Highest Representative Honours: Australian National Team - 2nd, FINA World League Super Finals, La Jolla, USA, 2010
  How I started playing water polo: My sister wanted someone to practice throwing balls at so I started playing at school
  Job Description/studying: Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Griffith University
  Favorite Food: Steak and chips with mushroom sauce
  Major influence on my career: Aleks Osadchuk, because he encouraged me to start thinking seriously about water polo