HARRY Malone has played hockey for as long as he can remember. By his own admission, he loves talking about it as much as he loves playing it.
Harry lives on on his family’s cropping and sheep farm at Gredgwin, just outside of Boort.
When he’s not completing his Year 12 studies, you can find him on the chaser bin during harvest or in the woolshed, working as a roustabout.
Outside of that, you can find him playing hockey.
“I just love it, I always have, my teachers will say all they hear me talk about is hockey.
“One of the best things is the social aspect. There is a real sense of family in hockey clubs, it’s very welcoming.”
Harry is the captain of Boort’s senior team and will play for North West Lightning in this year’s Water Partners Senior Country Championships. The Lightning will use the SCC to test themselves against experienced opposition as part of their preparation for the Junior State Championships later this year.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to develop as a team against some very good teams.”
The Water Partners Senior Country Championships will be played at the Bendigo Hockey Centre over the King’s Birthday weekend.
Water Partners, a not-for-profit company, provides valuable resources to the agricultural sector, including free education on water trading, expert advice on integrating water trading into business operations, and 24/7 access to water trading platforms displaying current market prices. 
“As a not-for-profit built by farmers, we understand the vital role sport plays in rural and regional communities,” said Donna Mulcahy, CEO of Water Partners.
“The Senior Country Championships offer a fantastic opportunity for players of all ages to represent their communities and compete.
“We’re proud to support everyone involved. Irrigated agriculture is the lifeblood of these communities, and Water Partners is committed to supporting the individuals who drive quality produce, create employment, and contribute to strong, healthy regions.”