Hall Of Fame
The Australian Polo Hall of Fame was launched in 2012 to formally recognise the greats of the game. The founding inductees were announced at the Hall of Fame Inaugural Dinner held in Sydney on Thursday 28th March 2013.
A selection panel was appointed by the APF to determine the founding inductees. Each State Association has a representative on the panel which consists of:
Richard Maple Brown (NSW)
Glen Gilmore (QLD)
Ted Mann / John Patterson (VIC)
Ross Leighton (WA)
Gus McLachlan (SA)
Jeremy Bayard has been appointed independent Chairman.
The founding members included several outstanding figures from Australia’s polo history. Subsequent intakes of a few players will be conducted every second year.
In order to be chosen for the Hall of Fame, candidates must have had a profound influence on the sport through achievement of an extraordinary level of success over a period of time, or made a significant contribution through the development of the game. They will be considered a benchmark of excellence in their respective era.
The ultimate accolade in the Hall of Fame will be reserved for a chosen few –
The Immortals. This special recognition will be bestowed upon those few people who had such enormous influence on the sport that they either dominated or changed the game. Their name and repute should be such that their legend lives through eras and generations.
A special Lifetime Achievement Award can be made by the Hall of Fame to those people that have made a significant contribution to the sport through administration, yet may not have played the sport, achieved a high handicap or on-field success.
Clubs and individuals are invited to make submissions to the selection panel via email to HOF@australianpolo.com.au.
NEWS - 3.06.2026
The Australian Polo Federation Hall of Fame has announced four new inductees.
Mr Kerry Packer
Mrs Roslyn Packer
Mr Stuart Gilmore
Mr Anto White
Kerry Packer and Roslyn Packer transformed polo globally. The modern sport — its professionalism, its horses, its infrastructure — stands on the foundations they created through Ellerston and the worldclass system that grew from it. Ellerston became the birthplace of modern professional polo, ultimately enabling thousands of careers, driving a thriving international polo pony industry, and setting new standards for fields, horsemanship, and highgoal play that have been adopted worldwide. Their influence on the sport over the past fifty years is immeasurable.
Stuart Gilmore enjoyed a stellar playing career achieving a handicap of 7 goals. Stuart represented Australia 12 times; won all of Australia’s major tournaments and many international tournaments. He is one of the most celebrated players of the modern era renowned for his ability to always find a way to win.
Anto White’s contribution to the sport has been profound. An Australian captain, Anto achieved a 5 goal handicap winning many major trophies. His influence off-the-field has also been immense especially with the development of junior polo schools; coaching clinics; and umpire and coaching accreditation.
Induction ceremonies will be held with details announced as they are determined.
The four new inductees will join a stable of significant figures in Australian polo history in the Hall of Fame.
Bob Skene (Immortal)
Sinclair Hill (Immortal)
Peter Cudmore
Jim Macginley
Ken Telford
James Ashton
Richard Walker
The Ashton Brothers
Jaime Mackay
See the following link to the APF Hall of Fame www.australianpolo.com.au