Player in Focus - supported by Talent Focus
Our weekly Player in Focus segment, brought to you by our amazing women’s program sponsor Talent Focus, this week profiles our gun half back Chloe Davis.
Leadership – best leader you have had? (Doesn't need to be footy related)
My running coach Renee is probably the best leader I’ve ever had. She is so caring and deeply invested in my groups’ running. She works hard to make sure our training is assisting us to improve and is so determined to see us succeed.
Best manager you have had? (Doesn't need to be footy related)
My old work manager, Holly, was the best manager I’ve ever had. She led by example with actions and made the team inclusive and it enjoyable to go to work. She is a great communicator which is critical for a productive and motivating leader.
Best team environment you have experience?
The Mac Uni Division 2 team in 2019 that finished as Minor Premiers and runners up in the Grand Final was the most enjoyable team environment I’ve ever been part of. As a new player at the club, I was made extremely welcome and we had an amazing season on and off the field. I have remained close friends with many of the girls in that team who do not continue to play at the club showing the connections that were formed in that team.
What motivates you?
I am motivated by working alongside committed and hard-working people. If the people around me around working hard, I will also work hard. I am very competitive so love the challenge of competition and improving myself.
Who is your favourite sports hero, doesn’t have to be AFL
Jessica Ennis-Hill – a British heptathlete. She won the Olympic Gold in the heptathlon in London, had a baby and then won Silver in Rio. Competing in 7 events is very time-consuming and requires extreme commitment so this achievement is quite incredible.
What reasons do you like playing a team sport?
I love the team environment and watching people around me improve to collectively improve the team performance. Working hard as a team with your friends will make winning together so much more rewarding.
Sports you played growing up?
I played so many sports growing up! I started with swimming when I was 5 before moving to Australia and taking up netball, water polo and athletics in primary school. In high school, I played soccer, volleyball, and continued with netball, water polo and athletics. I started playing AFL when I was 18 and I continue to compete in Heptathlon (track & field).
Favourite thing to do outside of sport.
I love to bake. My signature bake is a caramel slice which I used to bake for the footy club each week when playing in Div 2. I also enjoy baking anzac biscuits and slice.
What would you do with your last $10?
I would go to the beach, buy a coffee and bacon and egg roll and relax watching the waves
If you had the opportunity to have dinner with celebrity, who would it be?
I would love to have dinner with Dylan Alcott. He’s a wheelchair tennis player and seems like a super interesting person.
What strengths do you believe have made you the player you are today?
I try to take on as much coach feedback as I can and continue to learn to develop my game. My speed is a strength so I try to use this to my advantage in games.
What do you do to prep before a game?
When we have an early game, I have a good breakfast – usually PB on toast with banana and a coffee. I make sure I have lots of water and snacks before the game. If we have a later game, I usually go to running training in the morning. My group does hills on a Saturday morning so I find this to be a good way to spend the morning before a late game rather than waiting around all day.
Fav movie about sport?
Cool Runnings
How does being an athlete inspire to you do good?
Being an athlete gives you the opportunity to teach others who are just starting out in the sport how enjoyable it can be. Since starting footy, I’ve been coaching high-school girls and I love to see them go from learning how to kick and hand-pass to winning games and enjoying all aspects of the game.