Q: Which was the first team you played for?

I have played all my junior and senior football for the Tasman Football Club/Tasman Imperial Sporting Club.

Q: How many grade games have you played and who have you played for?

I’ve played over 200 games and received a player life membership in 2017.

Q: Have you tasted premiership success?

6 Premierships as a player (2012, 2013, 2014 and 2018, 2019, 2020).
2 Premierships as a coach of Under 17s (2016, 2017).

Q: Did you play representative football? If so, when and which teams?

I have represented Lincoln City in Under 15s, Under 17s and League teams and I was lucky enough to be a player in the 2012 Mortlock Shield winning team.

Q: Best player(s) you played with?

Reece Francis  –  I always enjoyed watching the way he went about his football during his time at Tasmans. He was definitely not the quickest player on the field but, seemed to have so much more time with the ball than others – he reminded me of Scott Pendlebury (minus the basketball background). Reece brought a wealth of football knowledge to the club and set standards not only on game day but, during the week on the track that I think pushed the playing group.

Q: Best player(s) you played against?

First one that springs to mind is definitely Graham Johncock. His one on one body work is elite – he would unbalance you early before setting himself up and it was always hard to recover. Even if you could make a contest and bring it down, he was already picking the ball up off the ground before you had time to react.

Q: Who was the best and/or favourite coach(es) you ever had?

Carl Semmler – definitely the best coach I’ve had. The bloke just lives and breathes footy and was the perfect coach I needed as a 20 year old when he came to the club. He changed my attitude towards football and kept me accountable.

Q: What is your most memorable game(s) as a player?

Premierships will always be memorable but, I think anytime you get the opportunity to play on ANZAC day is pretty special.

Q: What advice would you give to the next generation of footballers?

Invest the time to work on your craft outside of weekly training’s. Like most things in life, you only get out what you put in.

Q: Are there any game rules you would like to see changed?

I have always liked the idea of scrapping anything to do with hitting the goal posts. If it hits the post and goes through the goals, it’s a goal. If it hits the post and goes back into play, it’s play on.

Q: Are you still involved in football? If yes, in what capacity?

I’m still playing and also enjoy helping out with umpiring the Under 8’s on Friday nights.