Tokyo will be the veteran defender’s fourth Olympics after Beijng 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016. He has attended four Commonwealth Games, winning silver (Gold Coast 2018) and bronze (Delhi 2010) medals.

The ‘general’ of the team with more than 300 caps for his country, McAleese reads the play well, is calm on the ball and the timing of his interventions is world-class.

Nickname: Bhuds

Town You Grew Up In: Napier

Currently Live In: Napier

Occupation: Sports Director

NHL Team: Central

Career High: Debut 2005

Career Low: Injuries

Age Started Playing Hockey: 10

Most Influential on your Career: Dad – always supported me and took me to training

Playing Strength: Basics

Playing Weakness: Injuries

Hobbies: Family time and Rio (My dog)

Favourite TV Show: Game of Thrones

Favourite Food: Thai

Favourite Music: Anything

Advice for young players: Work Hard – Train Hard – Play Hard

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