FALLING FOR THE GAME

Q

I know you’re from Melbourne. So when did you fall in love with AFL?

A

From the day I was born. I didn’t have much choice. My dad was a Western Bulldogs supporter but he worked Saturdays and back then all of the games were played on Saturday so he didn’t have the time to take us. My uncle was a dedicated Collingwood supporter so he used to take us every week so I quickly fell in love with it all. I got to be a part of the cheer squad at the games and everything.

Q

Did you ever think about playing growing up? Although I’m imagining the pathways weren’t exactly there for you at the time.

A

No, they weren’t. I don’t know if I would have but it just wasn’t an option anyway when I was a teenager. I was probably too old by the time it became a bit of a popular thing for women to do. Even then, I’d just had my children at that time when some of my girlfriends started playing. I just don’t know that I would have had the time to do it. I don’t know if I’d do it if I was that age again now.