Wairarapa defender Megan Hull is one of the most improved members of the current Black Sticks side and will be heading to her first Olympics in Tokyo.

Hull has a powerful passing skillset, with a push, a sweep hit and an aerial ball. She is also a massive danger at the top of the circle at penalty corner time – scoring her first goal for her country against Australia in the victorious 2019 Oceania Cup opening match.

Nickname: Megs

Town You Grew Up In: Pongaroa

Currently Live In: Auckland

Occupation: Admin and Customer Services at Fujifilm

NHL Team: Capital

Career High: Junior World Cup – most fun with amazing teammates.

Career Low: Missing out on selection 2017

Age Started Playing Hockey: 4

Most Influential on your Career: My family and in particular my sister. I started playing hockey because she played.

Playing Strength: Never giving up

Playing Weakness: Fitness / Speed

Hobbies: Farm, Beach, Friends, Food

Favourite TV Show: McLeod’s Daughters

Favourite Food: Asian Fusion

Favourite Music: Old School

Advice to Young Players: Have fun! Play with your friends and enjoy.