Water Polo Australia Hall of Fame

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The Water Polo Australia Hall of Fame, located in Sydney, is a hall of fame dedicated to honoring players, coaches and officials who have contributed greatly to the game of water polo in Australia. It was established in 2009 by Water Polo Australia, which is the national governing body in the country. [1]

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Inductees

As of 2019, 30 individuals have been elected. [1]

2000s

2010s

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