Q: Where and when did you start playing football?
Started training with the North Shields footy club aged 12 and then Marble Range when Shields folded.
Q: How many games did you play and who did you play for?
- Played 240 senior games with Marble Range following juniors.
- 1975 Waratahs FC Darwin one season,
- 1997/98 Turkey Creek FC East Kimberley Dist. two seasons
Q: Did you play representative football? If so, when and which teams?
EP 1972 Lincoln Districts from 1973 to mid 1980’s when available
Q: What is your most memorable game(s) as a player?
MRFC 1978 (awarded BOG) & 1982 Premierships.
Q: Best player(s) you played with?
Wayne Hull & Jeff Edwards are standouts
Q: Best player(s) you played against?
Ray Watherston, Joe Burgoyne Snr & Erd Tyrrell
Q: What advice would you give to the next generation of footballers?
Work hard on every part of your game and enjoy every moment win or lose you can learn something from every coach.
Q: When and what got you started as PLFL junior development officer (JDO)?
Interest in skill development & player progress
Q: Best part about being PLFL junior development officer?
Supporting the players & their families, working with PAFC & NFC
Q: Hardest part about being a junior development officer?
Coordinating trainings & timetables on short notice.
Q: Who was the best player(s) you have seen produced locally?
Shaun Burgoyne, Corey Enright
Q: Which is the most memorable game(s) you have seen in the Port Lincoln competition?
All MRFC premierships in all grades
Q: What advice would you give to someone contemplating being a junior development officer?
Total commitment
Q: Are there any game rules you would like to see changed?
Satisfied with local game rules
Q: What do you think the Port Lincoln Football League will look like in ten years?
Football & Netball played together at all clubs
Q: Are you still involved in football?
Yes as a volunteer
Q: Anthing else to add?
Coaching & umpiring juniors has been a rewarding experience, honour of Club Presidency & friendships formed over many years across the League.
