The Tri Nations Test Match Series delivered a mixed bag of results for the Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers as they hosted USA and Japan for a three test series in Perth.
It was the first time since the Covid pandemic that Australia has been able to host international teams on home soil, providing junior fans taking part in the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships the opportunity to see their heroes up close.
The Aussie Sharks played Japan, with the Series ending in a draw after the host side notched up one win, one draw and one loss.
While the final match saw the Aussie Sharks go down to the visitors 11-13, Head Coach Tim Hamill said the team showcased some good progress, but admitted they still have a way to go as they work towards Paris 2024 and beyond.
“We are happy where we are but certainly not hiding from the fact we’ve got a long way to go. I really can’t fault the playing group, from day one we spoke about character, we spoke about effort and they’re the two things that must be stock standard with this group.
“And I really can’t fault the playing group for the last 12 months and demonstrating those throughout. I’m really excited about what we can do in the next 18 months leading to the Paris Olympic Games,” he said.
Hamill said the squad he is building is not just about Paris but also with a view of building towards LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032.
“One thing we’ve done in the last 12 months is we’ve been really clear with the…
