Liné Malan

Nickname: Lion, Linney or Liné
Age: 32
First Hockey Club: Kovsies Hockey Club (South Africa)
Current Hockey Club: Hale Hockey Club
Instagram Handle: @line12malan

How old were you when you started playing? 6
What’s the highest level of hockey you’ve played in? Internationally for South Africa
What representative teams have you been a part of? Boland Provincial side – South Africa, Western Province Pronvincial side – South Africa, Free State Provincial side – South Africa, Perth Thundersticks, Australia A.
What’s your favourite hockey memory? Representing South Africa for the first time – lots of hard work and determination and the honour to represent your country.
What are you most looking forward to this Hockey One season? Getting to play alongside my friend Eva after so long and just travelling around the country to play top level hockey.

Go-to pump-up song: Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
Favourite pre-game meal: Peanut butter on toast with honey and banana.
One thing on your bucket list: Travel around the world.
If you couldn’t play hockey anymore, what other sport/s would you play instead? Golf or tennis.
Something about you that would surprise people: I used to be in an orchestra.

Liné Malan is proudly supported by Dankz Furniture.