Is it what you thought it would be?
There's a lot of running. But it hasn't been as tiring as expected because there are water runners which really makes a difference Who’s your favourite AFL team, men’s or women’s? Swans Favourite music? One Direction Favourite place to eat out? Maccas Favourite ‘ME TIME’ thing to do... Netflix If you could change one thing… I'd give myself a six pack Favourite quote or inspirational words... You've gotta risk it to get the biscuit What do you like about NDAFC? I really love the club culture and how supportive we are of each other. It was easy to fit in straight away and it's just fun Lastly, who do you nominate for the next profile, and what is one question you would ask them? I nominate Molly. What's better cricket or AFL?
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No. Right. So where do you hail from originally? Woonona How many years have you been playing footy? 40 odd How many years playing for N.D.A.F.C.? 40 odd Wow! Why do you think you have lasted so long playing? What makes you keep going? 20 years of karate helps recovery and keeps fitness up. Living 5 minuets from the ground and seeing the boys run around every pre season. When do you think you'll hang 'em up? My contract gets renewed every year.. Who's your team in the AFL? Swans - because they are consistent. Favourite position (playing footy) Forward or back. What's your most memorable footy moment on or off the field? Nick Davis - last second goal to put the swans into the grand final. Favourite quote or inspirational words? Toughen up. What do you like about N.D.A.F.C.? Great family club. Everyone is made to feel welcome. What gets your goat? Fake people. If you weren't playing footy, what would you be doing? Crying. [could go under last question] What do you do for a crust? Australia post. [could go under question before last] Who do you nominate for the next player profile, and what is the one question you would ask them? Derek Langhorn - Why barrack for losers like Carlton? [ouch]
I was talked into it by some of the girls already playing and ended up loving it.
How are you finding playing physically? At the start it was really difficult trying to get physically fit enough to be able to play around the injuries I’ve collected over the years but at the moment it’s an excellent challenge for me to get my skills up. Is it what you thought it would be? I didn’t realise how much I’d actually have to run in a game coming from a netball/basketball background it’s pretty different. Who’s your favourite AFL team, men’s or women’s? I’d have to say the Swans Favourite music? Literally anything from house to country. Favourite place to eat out? Samaras Favourite ‘ME TIME’ thing to do... Taking my dog for a walk down the beach. If you could change one thing… I would have started pre-season training in like October. Favourite quote or inspirational words... You gotta risk it to get the biscuit. What do you like about NDAFC? The support I receive from all the girls on my team and from the boys sides is incredible both on and off the field. It’s a really positive all round team to be a part of and it makes going to training and games really fun. Who do you nominate for the next profile, and what is one question you would ask them? Mikaylee, How do you manage school as well as playing both AFL and Soccer? Lastly, whats it like playing with your mum? It’s actually pretty awesome. We get to egg each other on during games even if she can’t hear me yelling half the time.
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Righto! SO, who's your team in the AFL? Western Bulldogs. Favourite position (playing footy) On ball. What's your most memorable footy moment on or off the field? Fire extinguisher on the bus. Favourite quote or inspirational words? She'll be right! What do you like about N.D.A.F.C.? That everyone is treated equally. What gets your goat? People not attacking the ball. If you weren't playing footy, what would you be doing? I’d be at Ju Jitsu or surfing or boxing or fishing. What do you do for a crust? I work for Wollongong City Council. Who do you nominate for the next player profile, and what is the one question you would ask them? Ashlee Smith (no question)
brother and it was little Muck.
Your daughter plays along side of you as well. Has it occurred to you that you may be the first mother-daughter combo to play in the league? Do you know of any others? I haven’t heard of any others? But it’s pretty special. It’s hard watching sometimes. Still a bit protective. Where do you hail from? I come from a small country town Temora where all great athletes come from. How did you come to be playing footy for NDAFC in it inaugural year in the south coast women’s league? Was coerced by a friend and starting training back in January. How are you finding playing physically? Physically it’s hard on the body. I was not prepared for that! But every week I feel fitter and less injured than the week before. Is it what you thought it would be? It’s harder than I thought and soooooo much running. Who’s your favourite AFL team, men’s or women’s? I have followed Carlton for as long as I have remembered. Favourite music? I like all music but country music is probably my fav much to my kids dislike especially on driving trips. Favourite place to eat out? Amigos is my favourite place anywhere Mexican. Favourite ‘ME TIME’ thing to do... ME time is just that ME and no one else. With 5 kids it doesn’t happen very often. If you could change one thing… If I could change one thing it would be stronger protection for Children. Favourite quote or inspirational words... You where given this life because you are strong enough to live it! What do you like about NDAFC? I love everything. I have been there from the start so the welcome and support we have received has been amazing. Would [not?] play anywhere else. Lastly, who do you nominate for the next profile, and what is one question you would ask them? Ashton Reid! Was AFL ever a sport you would have chosen to play 5 years ago and why?
So I'd have to say me. That's no disrespect to Danoz; his ability to get silly is legendary. But mine is unparalleled in the history of mankind.
Why? Give us an example. I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I may incriminate myself. Have you got a nickname/s? I have several: Muscles McGee Cool-guy O'Cooligan The Miraculous Mister Excellent Everyone's Favourite Person The Guy That Did the Thing that Everyone Likes Supremely Handsome yet Humble Benny …just to name a few. None of them have caught on yet, but I'm confident that it's only a matter of time. Where do you hail from? I hail down from the sky in a furiously malevolent storm of ice like the unbridled wrath of Zeus himself. How many years playing footy? I think about 12 or so. Years playing for NDAFC? About 11 I think. Who's your team in the AFL and why? The Swans. Predominantly because I am a fan of honouring names by day and by night, lifting noble banners high, shaking down the thunder from the sky, and being a loyal son who goes marching onwards to victory. Favourite position (footy)? I may be the only person in history who is both 6 foot tall or shorter and also enjoys playing the ruck more than anywhere else. I also highly enjoy standing up the front of the bus. Most memorable footy moment (on or off the field)? So many good moments both on and off the field, but I'll have to go with getting our first and only win of the season in the last game against Shellharbour a few years ago. I'd had an extremely shitty week (wife left me) and it didn't look like I was going to get a game (coach was a knob) until T.Green (legend) stepped in and made sure I got picked. I'm always pretty emotional after games, but the feeling of going from the worst week of my life to battling it out and finally winning a game, then getting to hug my brother and my dad on the field afterwards was simply indescribable. Favourite quote or inspirational words... "I used to be in awe of the strength it takes to remain standing against all odds, until I found out what it takes to get up again after falling down." - Benny Forsyth What do you like about NDAFC? Short answer: Everything. Longer answer: The fact that the Tigers are my family. I've never met a better group of people, and I still get a tingle down my spine every single time I pull the jumper on. To paraphrase 10cc: I don't like the NDAFC. I LOVE it. What gets your goat? Gareth the Goat-stealer always manages to get my goat. But one day I'll catch him, and then we'll see who's boss. If you weren't playing footy, what would you be doing? Being injured, complaining about not playing footy. I actually spend more time doing that than playing footy. What do you do for a crust? When things are going well, I work for the NSW State Emergency Service. When they aren't, I beg my parents for money Who do you nominate for the next player profile, and what is the one question you would ask them? Josh McLarnen: Do you remember that time on Silly Sunday one year when we were really drunk and I beat you in a wrestle? Because I remember it quite well.
Is it what you thought it would be?
It's a lot more physical then I thought. Who’s your favourite AFL team, men’s or women’s? I have never had one but I would say swans. Favourite music? 8O's Favourite place to eat out? Amigos. Favourite ‘ME TIME’ thing to do... Going to the pub with mates, just relaxing with good friends around me. If you could change one thing… Make more people empathetic. Favourite quote or inspirational words... Life will test you but remember this, when you walk up a mountain your legs get stronger. What do you like about NDAFC? The team spirit I've come from a soccer background and never been with a club that the men's teams are so supportive and encouraging at training and on game day. Lastly, who do you nominate for the next profile, and what is one question you would ask? Lisa Bates - What part of the game do you like the most and what do you find most challenging?
How many years playing footy?
About 10 all up, have a habit of big noting during preseason then only playing a couple games. Years playing for NDAFC? All [10 years] except 6 months. Who's your team in the AFL? Mighty Demons. Why? Me old man lives them and he always knows what he's talking bout so followed them from a young'n. Favourite position (footy)? It's actually in the centre but the legs just don't move like they used to. Most memorable footy moment (on or off the field)? Dermott Brereton opening bounce of the 89 grand final, 2 broken ribs and a ruptured kidney, plays on and wins. Favourite quote or inspirational words... "Hit 'em hard" - Danoz Forsyth. What do you like about NDAFC? Just the people, the boys, the banter and open showers. If you weren't playing footy, what would you be doing? Probably sitting on the sideline drinking tins wishing I was playing footy. What do you do for a crust? Builder. Who do you nominate for the next player profile? Benny Forsyth What is the one question you would ask them? Who's the better Forsyth at getting silly? 15/04/2018
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So do you hale from WA?
Nah from Ulladulla but went over to WA for a year and a bit, then moved up here. Favourite position (footy)? Centre half forward. Most memorable footy moment (on or off the field)? Getting my first touch ever in senior footy off my dad Favourite quote or inspirational words... “Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about” What do you like about NDAFC? Been a very welcoming club both on and off the field, everyone is willing to help out. If you weren't playing footy, what would you be doing? Something to do with footy still (not umpiring) What do you do for a crust? Building, trade assistant Who do you nominate for the next player profile? Danoz.
the difference between rugby and AFL. Tina, who I know from soccer, introduced me to the Tigers and invited me to come to training. Loved it ever since.
How are you finding playing physically? It is everything in a game I am looking for. I started to play basketball when I was 10 and played for years. I love the combination with kicking; soccer and basketball together! Is it what you thought it would be? I thought it would be scarier to be honest. I like there are some safety rules, it makes it less intimidating. Who’s your favourite AFL team, men’s or women’s? I don’t have a favourite AFL team and I kind of need some advice! Favourite music? Folk, dance, rock. My latest important discovery is ‘Nahko and Medicine For The People’. Other music: Xavier Rudd, Angus and Julia stone, Jeff Buckley, Muse, Editors, Faithless, The Cure, Ani Difranco, Anouk (Dutch rock queen), Ben Harper and so much more… Favourite place to eat out? Hot chips on the beach with a cold beer, a bonfire and marshmallows. Favourite ‘ME TIME’ thing to do... Photography, yoga and trail running. Last year I started trail running. I love to be in the (Australian) bush. Trailrunning for me is like meditation. Together with my brother and sister-in-law, I will run a whole marathon, 42km Glow Worm Tunnel trail run on the 17 June to raise funds for Dementia Australia. My mother-in-law Maggie has been living with Alzheimers for over 5 years now. We want to raise funds to help support research, check the story at https://run.gofundraise.com.au/page/ElizaEefLachie If you could change one thing… Gender stereotypes for sure. I want my daughter Mila to experience childhood without society telling her what is expected of a girl. Favourite quote or inspirational words... As a social worker I love Brene Brown: “Strong back, soft front, wild heart”. Our deepest human need is to be seen by other people, to really be seen and known by someone else. And if we’re armoured up, and we walk through the world with an armoured front, we can’t be seen. What do you like about NDAFC? There is a strong team environment with supportive people and coaches. My teammates bring their children to training and games and they love it. It is a safe place for children and it is so important to be part of a community. I cannot wait to bring my daughter Mila and my wife Amy to the next home game! What made you try AFL along with your Soccer and what do you love about the game? Curiosity! AFL is the perfect combination to combine my love for basketball and soccer together. It is the perfect match! Lastly, who do you nominate for the next profile, and what is one question you would ask? Kelly Lowry, What part of the game do you like the most and what do you find most challenging? Hey, one more question: What does your name mean in Dutch? My name Eef? My given name is 'Eefje' from Eva. Eva is my name in my passport and that means: Life!
Favourite position (footy)?
Midfield Most memorable footy moment (on or off the field)? 2005 granny for Sydney Favourite quote or inspirational words... 'Do something!' What do you like about NDAFC? Fresh faced young club with a bright future. Good people. What do you do for a crust? Chef. Who do you nominate for the next player profile? Cody Haub
How are you finding playing physically?
I hadn't done any physical activity since having my 2 boys so it was a real shock to my body! But being 3 months into training I have never felt better, and I am getting use to the whole tackling aspect of the game. Is it what you thought it would be? Yes and No! I was worried about the tackling and shoving but once someone does it to you a few times you are like, well, I can do that too! Who’s your favourite AFL team, men’s or women’s? Family pressure would make me a Carlton Supporter [ :( ] Favourite music? I am loving the 80's Favourite place to eat out? Anywhere where someone else does the cooking is great Favourite ‘ME TIME’ thing to do... That would now have to be footy training! But I also enjoy reading a good book If you could change one thing... I wish I had gotten into sport earlier - there is nothing better then feeling part of a team! Favourite quote or inspirational words... It's a little sappy but fitting for what Derek has given up for me to play footy... "Love is taking a few steps backwards maybe even more....to give way to the happiness of the person you love." What do you like about NDAFC? I love that it is a family based club! Being a Mum of 2 young boys there is nothing better than a Saturday at the footy where you know your kids are welcome and looked after. Lastly, who do you nominate for the next profile, and what is one question you would ask? Eef Den Boer (Dutchy) What made you try AFL along with your Soccer & what do you love about the game?
Midfield
Most memorable footy moment (on or off the field)? Making my comeback in a Tigers jersey on Hollymount in 2015 after playing in the Sydney comp, and winning our only game in 2016 in the last round of the season, after what was such a tough season it was great to finish off with a win Favourite quote or inspirational words... Support the club that supports you! You’ve got to want it! 'Yes' and 'bus' [hope the order is correct...] What do you like about NDAFC? This club means so much to me, ever since I started playing here as a 5 year old. All the guys are great, we are genuinely good mates outside of footy, and despite a couple of tough seasons, training and game days are always enjoyable and remain a very positive environment. The great attitude shows when so many new guys to the club absolutely love it here. Who do you nominate for the next player profile? Gunta! Our first mens senior player profile for Season 2018, a man who needs no introduction around the club - Anthony 'Trimmers' Trimboli. We caught up with Trimmers as he was putting the finishing touches to his match plan for the up-coming round....
v Melbourne. The great Barry Round #25 lived a few blocks from us & we'd see him running all the time.
Favourite position (footy)? I love playing at CHF but I play my best running out of CHB Most memorable footy moment (on or off field)? It should be winning U19 SFL GF in 1995 but it's not, my most memorable game is my first with NDAFC against Bomo Favourite quote or inspirational words "When your window of opportunity opens, don't hesitate, jump through it!" What do you like about N.D.A.F.C.? The camaraderie, life long friendships, pride & belonging |
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