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FAST-FIVE PROFILE |
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Name: Jordan Mead Club: Hoppers Crossing Career Highlight: Western Jets Best and Fairest and 2 x Williamstown VFL Reserve flags. Favourite AFL Club: Gold Coast How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Really good to be a part of a representative squad is definitely an honour and an achievement and it’s great to be a part of. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Long-time friend Dylan Conway always pushed me and helped me further my football. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Golf and hanging out with friends. Do you have any pre-game rituals? No. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Composed, smart and a good user of the football. |
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Name: Todd Finco Club: Albion Career Highlight: Division One Grand Final Favourite AFL Club: Carlton How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Overwhelmed, it’s great to be involved. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? “Thommo” What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Good food and friends Do you have any pre-game rituals? No, just do the warm-up. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? A Jet. |
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Name: Jack Purton-Smith Club: Deer Park Career Highlight: 2014 flag Favourite AFL Club: Sydney How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Hounoured. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Ryan Houlihan What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Tunning birds Do you have any pre-game rituals? Eat the same food If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? The Fig Jam |
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Name: Christian Elliot Club: Spotswood Career Highlight: Playing VFL football Favourite AFL Club: St.Kilda How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? It’s good to meet and train with the guys you play against each week. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My dad- he coached me to two senior flags and taught me a lot about the game as a kid. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Time away from work and footy with my mates Do you have any pre-game rituals? I eat pasta the night before and listen to music pre-game. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Reliable and honest. |
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Name: Matthew Dean Club: Werribee Districts Career Highlight : 2008 & 2010 Premierships Favourite AFL Club: Richmond How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Exciting to have the chance to play with and against some of the best local footballers in Victoria. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Kirk Norton- He was my coach all the way through my junior years as well as my senior coach for six years. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Playing cricket and socializing with friends. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Listen to music on my ipod. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Quiet and relaxed! |
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Name: Andrew Panayi Club: Werribee Districts Career Highlight: First senior flag and Under 19s Vic Favourite AFL Club: Western Bulldogs. How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? It’s a great honour to be selected as one of the best players in the league and represent the WRFL. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Chris Grant- was a hero of mine as a young kid, it’s just a sham I could never grow to be as tall as him! What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Watch and play soccer. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Walk around the ground with some tunes pumping. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Short little meatball. |
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Name: Brad Sutcliffe Club: Port Melbourne Colts Career Highlight: Playing VFL Seniors Favourite AFL Club: Gold Coast How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Good honour, nice to be recognized as one of the best players in the west. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My dad- taught me the game growing up. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Playing cricket and watching NBA. Do you have any pre-game rituals? No. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Pretty quiet, relaxed, easy-going |
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Name: Macauley Goring Club: Sunshine Career Highlight: Captaining the Sunshine Football Club Favourite AFL Club: Western Bulldogs. How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Good to be chosen amongst the whole of the WRFL. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Michael O’Keefe- A great coach, has the ability to get the most out of yourself. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Backing a winner at the races on a Saturday. Do you have any pre-game rituals? I put on the left boot first. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Hard, passionate, angry. |
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Name: David Sablich Club: Spotswood Career Highlight: 2007 WRFL Premiership Favourite AFL Club: Carlton How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Honoured and privileged Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My mum- has been my biggest influence. Without her dedication I would not have been able to get to all my football commitments when I was younger. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Surfing and golf. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Pasta the night before. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Fearless, committed and determined. |
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Name: Kwame McHarg Club: Deer Park Position: Half-forward/ Midfield
Stats:
- Played junior football at St.Kilda Sharks
- VFL Williamstown (2012)
- 2014 Herb Pacarl Medalist (Div 1 Grand Final Best on Ground Player)
- Dual Premiership player (2013/2014)
- WRFL Team of the Year selection (2013,2014)
- 2014 Vic Metro Team selection
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Name: Tim Jenkins Club: St.Albans Career Highlight: Vic Metro last year and my league Best and Fairests Favourite AFL Club: Carlton
How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Feels good to represent the league and the western suburbs. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My dad and brother, they got me into football when I was young. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Might sound strange, but I enjoy cooking. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Coffee on the way to footy and I do the same warm- up each week. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? A mole. |
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Name: Rhett King Club: Deer Park Career Highlight: 3 x Flags (2008, 2013, 2014) Favourite AFL Club: Richmond How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Very proud. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Mates’ and the competition. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Drumming, surfing and being a dad. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Same foods and I wear the same clothes. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Approachable, funny and a good tackler. |
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Name: Jordan Robbins Club: Altona Career Highlight: 2012 Altona flag Favourite AFL Club: Western Bulldogs How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Happy to be part of it. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My dad. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Hanging out with mates. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Eat a Cheesymite scroll If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Fun and a leader. |
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Name: Tim Quick Club: Deer Park Career Highlight: Deer Park flag Favourite AFL Club: Don’t have one. How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? It’s a great priviledge, I love the league and really dislike the EFL. Great bunch of blokes here so looking forward to it. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? The East Perth Football Club prepared me to play at the best standard I could, and showed me how to prepare, comitt and be disciplined. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Travel, cooking and the beach. Do you have any pre-game rituals? I eat Skittles 5 minutes before the bounce each week. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? The Golden Fist |
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Name: Daniel O’Leary Club: Altona Career Highlight: Senior Best and Fairest Favourite AFL Club: Essendon How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? It’s good to get with people I play against everyone and make new mates. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My family and friends. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? I enjoy playing basketball and going out with friends and family. Do you have any pre-game rituals? No. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? I’ve got nothing… |
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Name: James Wong Club: Deer Park Position: Forward
Stats:
- 2012 WorkSafe Country Championships selection
- 2014 Andrew Gibson Medalist (Division One Leading Goal Kicker- 89 goals)
- 2014 Team of the Year selection
- 2014 Premiership player
- Kicked 395 career goals.
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Name: Jake Allan Club: Sunshine Career Highlight: Under 18s Premiership Favourite AFL Club: Collingwood How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Proud. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My father- Always gives me a review of my games, mostly just the things I need to work on and what I need to do. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Having a beer and a laugh with mates. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Banana and honey sandwich. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Energetic, funny and loud |
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Name: Chris Molivas Club: Werribee Districts Career Highlight: Beating teammate Andrew Panayi by one goal in the goal kicking in 2014. Favourite AFL Club: Essendon How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? To be part of a squad of such talented players is something pretty special. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My former coach Kirk Norton. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Cutting shapes. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Mars bar and a banana 2 hours before the game. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Just a squirrel. |
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Name: Ryan Kitchen Club: Hoppers Crossing Career Highlight: Preliminary Final with Hoppers Crossing Favourite AFL Club: North Melbourne How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Good to represent the league and my club. Get to know the blokes you play against on a weekend. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Shane Buckingham-held most games record at Hoppers Crossing growing up What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Beers with the boys and wakeboarding. Do you have any pre-game rituals? No, I just keep it low key. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Loud and a joker. |
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Name: Dion Lawson Club: St. Albans Career Highlight: First VFL game Favourite AFL Club: Essendon How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? It’s a great opportunity to be selected to represent the WRFL and be selected among the best in the west. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? James Hird- (When he was playing) The way he went about it, was just all class. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Maintaing my beard. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Mum’s homemade pancakes for breakfast. Then a walk around the ground on arrival. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? It ain’t easy. |
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Name: Tyler Healy Club: Altona Position: Defender
Stats:
- Played junior football at Altona Juniors FC
- 2009 Western Jets Squad
- 2012 Premiership player
- 180 career games, 90 career goals
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Name: Brenton Quinn Club: Sunshine Career Highlight: Captaining Sunshine for a game in 2014. Favourite AFL Club: Western Bulldogs How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? It’s a great honour to have the opportunity to train with some of the best talent that the WRFL has to offer. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? All the coaches I’ve had throughout my career have had a significant impact on the way I play my football and vision for the game. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Camping and holidaying with friends and family. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Must have six Weet-Bix with a whole banana for breakfast. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Passionate, intense, hard working. |
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Name: Matthew Ryan Club: Hoppers Crossing Career Highlight: Winning finals Favourite AFL Club: Essendon How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Great opportunity to get to know guys from other clubs. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Probably my dad- He always drove me to games. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Going away on holidays. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Eating Subway If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? A good teammate. |
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Name: Johnathan O’Brien Club: Albion Career Highlight: Best and Fairest How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Really awesome! Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Father- Attends training and my games. Spent the time to help develop my skills over the journey. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? BJJ (Brazilian jiu-jitsu: a martial art and combat sport) Do you have any pre-game rituals? I like to joke around and practice silly kicking styles to relax before the match. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Have no idea! |
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Name: Murray Boyd Club: Spotswood Career Highlight: 2009 & 2010 Premierships with Marby. Favourite AFL Club: Gold Coast. How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Great honour. Good getting to knowall the players from around the league. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My dad, Tony Boyd- Coached me as a junior and has always been very supportive and given me advice. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Watching movies, and following the Dallas Cowboys (NFL) and San Antonio Spurs (NBA) Do you have any pre-game rituals? Pasta the night before game with some choccy for dessert. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Consistent, reliable and easy-going. |
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Name: James Condos Club: Deer Park Career Highlight: Too many to choose from! Favourite AFL Club: Geelong How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? It’s a massive honour and something which has always been on my bucket list. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My father who is my biggest mentor. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Spending time with the family and travelling. Do you have any pre-game rituals? I eat a tuna sandwich. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? A character, a leader and loves-life. |
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Name: Wayde Skipper Club: Hoppers Crossing Career Highlight: Beating St.Albans in the 2014 Elimination Final Favourite AFL Club: West Coast Eagles How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Glad to be part of it. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? Family- They help me keep level headed. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Spending time with my 1-year-old daughter Ivy. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Just get tapped early. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? A good teammate. |
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Name: Ryan Harrington Club: Werribee Districts Career Highlight: Representing Victoria Favourite AFL Club: St.Kilda How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Really proud to be invited down to train with the league’s ellite players. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My father- always giving me tips and the countless hours he has spent taking me to training and games. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Playing basketball, socializing with mates and music gigs. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Love a sleep in If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Easy-going, Hilarious, intelligent.
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Name: Jayden Post Club: Altona Career Highlight: Playing on the MCG Favourite AFL Club: Richmond How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? It’s a great honour, I’m looking forward to represent my home and where I’m from. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My Parents- Wouldn’t have achieved anything without their support. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Enjoy travelling and getting away, scuba diving and basketball. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Eat, eat and eat! If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? Passionate, loyal and talkative.
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Name: Chris Stewart Club: Deer Park Career Highlight: Back to back premiership captain (2013/2014) Favourite AFL Club: Essendon How does it feel to be part of the WRFL representative squad? Honoured to be names with the elite players of the WRFL. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career? My mates for their motivation and friendship. What do you enjoy doing outside of football? Being a father and playing golf. Do you have any pre-game rituals? No. If your teammates could describe you in three words what would they say? A character, a family-man and a loveable guy. |