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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED
3 Jun 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
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