History
Polocrosse Australia has a rich and proud history — a homegrown sport, now played on the world stage.
Representative player history
Learn more about the Australian representative numbers from researcher and developer Kent Wells, who explains the history of the numbering system, how it works, and its significance in recognising every player who has represented Australia at senior level.
Australian Representative Numbers
| Cap | Name | Debut Opposition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wendy Barlow | NZ |
| 2 | Julie Davison | NZ |
| 3 | Bev Hughes | NZ |
| 4 | Lesley Jefferies | NZ |
| 5 | Erin Lenehan | NZ |
| 6 | Joy Poole | NZ |
| 7 | Sally Thompson | NZ |
| 8 | Merrilyn Woodhouse | NZ |
| 9 | Jenny Donnelly | NZ |
| 10 | Felicity Ednie-Brown | NZ |
| 11 | Annette Radford | NZ |
| 12 | Vicki Symons | NZ |
| 13 | Narrelle Toole | NZ |
| 14 | Vicki Morris | NZ |
| 15 | Avis Wotton | Zim |
| 16 | Trish Jones | NZ |
| 17 | Rebecca Mallia | NZ |
| 18 | Donna Weston | NZ |
| 19 | Julie Sutton | Zim |
| 20 | Jane Cooper | NZ |
| 21 | Tania Hollow | NZ |
| 22 | Elissa Koch | NZ |
| 23 | Sally-Anne McGrath | NZ |
| 24 | Kim Saltmash | NZ |
| 25 | Sally Galvin | WC |
| 26 | Kristy Crook | Ireland |
| 27 | Tina Grimmond | Ireland |
| 28 | Kylie Dowling | WC |
| 29 | Suzette Thomas | WC |
| 30 | Jodi Tiver | UK |
| 31 | Sandra Weston | UK |
| 32 | Jess Jolly | Quads |
| 33 | Alison Mathie | Quads |
| 34 | April Leggett | 4 Nats |
| 35 | Kerryn Parsons | 4 Nats |
| 36 | Lucy Grills | NZ |
| 37 | Elizabeth Lyster | NZ |
| 38 | Lauren Sillitoe | NZ |
| 39 | Laura Donnelly | SA |
| 40 | Faran Mathie | SA |
| 41 | Beth Hafey | Zam |
| 42 | Ryle Waugh | Zam |
| 43 | Lindsey Doolan | NZ |
| 44 | Taylor Radford | NZ |
| 45 | Lauren Sibley | NZ |
| 46 | Katie Wills | NZ |
| 47 | Tracey Jarrett | NZ |
| 48 | Kim Tempelton | NZ |
| 49 | Emma Piltz | SA |
| Cap | Name | Debut Opposition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Abraham | PNG |
| 2 | Gary Gurney | PNG |
| 3 | Max Radford | PNG |
| 4 | Colin Rees | PNG |
| 5 | Ross Shepherd | PNG |
| 6 | Daryl Smith | PNG |
| 7 | Ross Clarke | NZ |
| 8 | Les Fraser | NZ |
| 9 | Brian Garstone | NZ |
| 10 | Neville Gilpin | NZ |
| 11 | Allan Saltmarsh | NZ |
| 12 | John Buchannan | Quads |
| 13 | Jim Davidge | Quads |
| 14 | Geoff Jolly | Quads |
| 15 | Graeme Spackman | Quads |
| 16 | Michael Gorman | Quads |
| 17 | Steve Moloney | Quads |
| 18 | David Sillis | Quads |
| 19 | Barry Butterley | Zim |
| 20 | Pat Davidge | Zim |
| 21 | Peter Fraser | Zim |
| 22 | Les Lette | Zim |
| 23 | Ian Blackmore | ROW/V |
| 24 | Anthony Boulton | ROW/V |
| 25 | Phil Clarke | ROW/V |
| 26 | Stephen Clarke | ROW/V |
| 27 | Grant Olsson | ROW/V |
| 28 | Paul Brennan | ROW/N |
| 29 | Peter Choice | ROW/N |
| 30 | Terry Donnelly | ROW/N |
| 31 | Graham Wilson | ROW/N |
| 32 | Darren Hassell | ROW/Q |
| 33 | Noel Hassell | ROW/Q |
| 34 | Stewart Neal | ROW/Q |
| 35 | PJ Hall | NZ |
| 36 | John Marriott | NZ |
| 37 | Phil Jolly | Zim |
| 38 | Allan Waugh | Zim |
| 39 | Maurice Donnelly | NZ |
| 40 | Paul McGrath | NZ |
| 41 | Hugh Radford | NZ |
| 42 | Kent Wells | NZ |
| 43 | Matt Gleeson | Quads |
| 44 | Simon Smith | Quads |
| 45 | Scott Welsh | Quads |
| 46 | Charles Brook | Zim |
| 47 | Bernie Smith | Zim |
| 48 | John Bowling | NZ |
| 49 | Shane Davidge | NZ |
| 50 | Chris Franklin | NZ |
| 51 | Troy Henry | NZ |
| 52 | Ross Turnbull | NZ |
| 53 | Trent Cooper | WC |
| 54 | Greg Davidge | WC |
| 55 | Jamie Grimmond | WC |
| 56 | Rodger Madder | Ireland |
| 57 | Matt Bowman | NZ |
| 58 | Craig Cameron | NZ |
| 59 | Andrew Phillips | NZ |
| 60 | Andrew Rose | NZ |
| 61 | Aaron Clarke | WC |
| 62 | Hayden Turnbull | WC |
| 63 | Robert Sibley | UK |
| 64 | Will Weston | UK |
| 65 | Chris Anderson | Quads |
| 66 | Cameron Shepherd | Quads |
| 67 | Todd Weston | Quads |
| 68 | Lance Anderson | WC |
| 69 | Jim Grills | 4 Nats |
| 70 | Trent Collins | WC |
| 71 | Abbott Grills | WC |
| 72 | Trent Mortimer | SA |
| 73 | Tom O’Neil | SA |
| 74 | BJ Thomas | SA |
| 75 | Corey Buys | NZ |
| 76 | Matt Davison | NZ |
| 77 | Luke Saul | NZ |
| 78 | Byron Davison | SA |
| 79 | Russell Owens | SA |
| 80 | Harry Semmens | SA |
| 81 | Cody Woodward | SA |
Life Members
Life Membership is the highest recognition awarded by Polocrosse Australia. Honouring individuals whose outstanding commitment and long-standing service has made a significant and lasting impact on polocrosse.