Q: How many games did you play and who did you play for?
450 games for Mallee Park
Q: How many Mortlock Shields have you been involved in and in what capacity?
Played in ten (10) Mortlock Shield Championships (8 with Lincoln Districts and 2 with Far West)
Q: Where and when did you start umpiring?
In the Port Lincoln Football League when I retired from playing football (13 years ago)
Q: What got you to start umpiring?
I felt that I would like to continue contributing to the Mallee Park Football Club.
Q: Best player(s) you played with?
Mildy Chandler (Western United, Far West League)
Q: Best player(s) you played against?
Mick Hegarty (Wayback Football Club)
Q: Who was the best and/or favourite coach(es) you ever had?
Joe Burgoyne (Mallee Park Football Club)
Q: What is your most memorable game(s) as an umpire?
Every one of them.
Q: What is your most memorable game(s) as a player?
Kicking ten (10) goals in a game in 1987 for Mallee Park.
Q: What advice would you give to the next generation of footballers?
Stay involved in your club in some way.
Q: Are there any game rules you would like to see changed?
Not really.
Q: Are you still involved in football?
Yes, I help out where I can at the Mallee Park Football Club.
(Editor’s Note: Still umpiring in the B Grade)
