20 questions

[schimma3]

Age (in guernsey numbers): Scott McMahon

Location: Melbourne

Place of Birth: Same

Occupation: Admin

How did you choose your BigFooty username?: Changed it a while ago but its a nickname based on my first name

When did you get bitten by the footy bug? Taken to Arden Street by my brother in 1969 - North and the Dees.

If you came into big money where would you move to? Kensington

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with? Harro, cos he is already married

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......: Mum's spinach pie

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you: The Usual Suspects

What are three things that others might find surprising about you? I am a dark horse!!

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die? Climb Everest

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field? Back line and up Forward Pocket until Under 18's and never played again

Favourite computer game of all-time? Super Mario 64

You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap? SOmething tasty with a drink

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps: the NOrth Melbourne club song - not the Kanagaroos version.

If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit? mcg 27 September 1975

If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be? 1975 AND 1977 WEG Premiership Posters


If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about? Tennis?

GO ROOS

 

[Harry29]

Age (in guernsey numbers): This is a very rude question, lets just say more than B. Harvey & less than S. Thompson

Location: Mildura

Place of Birth: Upper Ferntree Gully, Melbourne

Occupation: Real Estate

How did you choose your BigFooty username?: Nickname & footy number.

When did you get bitten by the footy bug? Mid 70's when North came good under Barassi.

If you came into big money where would you move to? Nowhere.

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with? Don't know any of them, so none until further notice.

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......: Any seafood.

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you: The Shawshank Redemption.

What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
1. I listen to JJJ.
2. I like to read books like H. Potter.
3. I am married to a Collingwood supporter.

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
Run a marathon.

What position would/did you play on an Australian Football field?
Started as a forward pocket/rover then to run with/tagger & centreman then to half back. Typical timeline end up in the backline.

Favourite computer game of all-time? Doom

You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap?
Something that tastes good.

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?
N. Thompson = Humprhey B Bear. (except Nathan speaks well)

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
Star Wars theme.

If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
Mid 1800's, to where football began.

If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
The key to the door.

Can you count?
Yes this is question 20.

If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about? Cricket & Football (Soccer)

 

[roobear]

What are three things that others might find surprising about you?

I honestly can't think of one.


Favourite computer game of all-time?

Age of Empires

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
Piano Man

WTF?

Who the ____ hacked my account?

 

[The Other Dean]

WTF?

Who the ____ hacked my account?

Captain Jack ?

(P.S. You go, uptown girl.)

 

[Constipated Duck]

Age (in guernsey numbers): Eddie Sansbury

Location: western suburbs, Melbourne

Place of Birth: near the banks of the Neckar

Occupation: warehouse manager

How did you choose your BigFooty username?: it's a Jeff Beck song

When did you get bitten by the footy bug? 1981

If you came into big money where would you move to? happy to stay in the west, but would spend Aussie summers in Europe avoiding the heat

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with? -

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......: whatever it is would have to go really well with beer

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you: don't watch movies

What are three things that others might find surprising about you? if I told you, it would take away the mystery

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die? giving up alcohol for a month

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field? old-fashioned ruck/key posi. Not one for running.

Favourite computer game of all-time? Civilization III, Scrabulous (on Facebook)

You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap? Lots of beer, regardless of occasion or price

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character? nup, got nothing

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps: Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries"

If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit? no place in particular, but the mid 70s would be my time

If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be? a 20 million litre cask of beer

Can you count? Depends on who's hit the canvas

If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about? Probably wogball (West Ham) if it got enough free-to-air

 

[Bigeasy]

Age (in guernsey numbers): Scotty McMahon

Location: Melbourne

Place of Birth: Swan Hill

Occupation: Compliance

How did you choose your BigFooty username?: It sums me up just like it does for Ernie Els

When did you get bitten by the footy bug? Watching Tooleybuc play Tyntender in the early 70's and seeing Tim Connick kick a goal over his head next to the point post. What a player.

If you came into big money where would you move to? Monte Carlo and hire the Fashion TV cruise ship

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with? Glenn Archer

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......: Halle Berry

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you: Who framed Roger Rabbit

What are three things that others might find surprising about you? That i'm tall, dark and handsome.

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die? Beat Adelaide

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field? Centre - remember that position?

Favourite computer game of all-time? Any Lara Croft

You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap? All of the above which is why I like Gin and Tonic

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character? How can you go past Rawlings vs Gonzo

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps: Join in the Chrous.....

If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit? Liverpool 1960 and give the words and lyrics to Lennon/McCartney

If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be? 2008 Premiership cup

Can you count? To what?

If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about? NFL

 

[Aussie_Roo2]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
Turtle
Location:
Sydney
Place of Birth:
Melbourne
Occupation:
Housewife
How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
Seen the Mighty Roos play in every state.
When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
Born into a North Melbourne family.
If you came into big money where would you move to?
Melbourne.
Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with?
Daniel Harris.
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......:
Ham and Avocado sandwiches
Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
Couldn't tell you the last time I watched a movie.
What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
1. I had a career
2. I finally got married.
3. I had a baby.
What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
Hot air ballooning

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
Never played the game
Favourite computer game of all-time?
Never played computer games.
You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap?
A.
Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?
My neice always thought when she was younger that Denis Pagan was the Daddy of all Cabbage Patch Dolls.
A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
National Anthem.
If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
1960's
If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
Wedding photo
Can you count?
Course I can.
If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about?
Cricket.

 

[SweetLeftFoot]

Age:

Eddie Sansbury

Location:

Edinburgh

Place of Birth:

Melbourne

Occupation:

Journalist

How did you choose your BigFooty username?:

Wanted something vaguely footy related that wasn't teeny or would date quickly.

When did you get bitten by the footy bug?

At birth

If you came into big money where would you move to?

I'd have a variety of pads in Melbourne, New York, Dublin and on the coast in Croatia.

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with?

Azza

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......:

My own home made pizza

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:

Planet of the Apes

What are three things that others might find surprising about you?

My meat and two veg

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?

Let a big spider crawl on me

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?

Half forward

Favourite computer game of all-time?

Ooooh, probably Civilisation 2

You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap?

Beer

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?

Leigh Harding

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:

Today by The Smashing Pumpkins (reminds of of the best summer ever when I 18. And doing a shedload of goey)

If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?

New York in the laste 40s to go and hang out with Kerouac and Cassady and those dudes and drive across the US in five days straight.

If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?

A copy of the declaration of the Irish Republic. Amazing document.

Can you count?

Not reliably

If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about?

CRicket if the majority of Aussie cricket fans weren't such knobs

 

[SweetLeftFoot]

I'm not a racist, a sexist or a homophobe... how can you be bigoted when you make fun of everybody equally?

Why can I just HEAR Dabid Brent saying that?

 

[sherrinorburley]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
Grant, Firrito, Edwards.
Location:
Perth

Place of Birth:
Launceston

Occupation:
Race & Gamer

How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
Spur of the moment thing. In hindsight...When playing footy we had the choice of Chesson, Sherrin or Burley balls. Could/can kick both feet. I remember Chesson being crap to kick, good name though, should of dubbed meself that.

When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
At school and watching it on tv with the Popcorn tune.

If you came into big money where would you move to?
Hawaii...again

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with?

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......:
My Pasta
Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
Scarface
What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
Shower, Shampoo, Shave.
What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
W-w-w-w-w-what was the question?
What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
Half/Full Forward.
Favourite computer game of all-time?
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Chaos Bleeds.
You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap?
TG
Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?
John Longmire
A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
Hells Bells
If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
Probably Nutbush 1973 Ike & Tinas Revue, Ikettes roadie
If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
Ikettes
Can you count?
3
If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about?
Womens Volleyball

 

[Harry29]

*Bump*

Seeing as there is another thread started that is similar!

 

[snapperbowler]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
Harris,Power
Location:
Melbourne

Place of Birth:
Coburg

Occupation:
IT Team Leader

How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
Wanted to use snapper but it was taken. Added bowler as I am a ten pin bowler.
When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
Can't remember the moment
If you came into big money where would you move to?
Hard to move from Melbourne. Maybe Queensland during the summer months.

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with?

Sam Power
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......:
Chicken Parma
Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
The Crying Game
What are three things that others might find surprising about you?

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
Sky diving
What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
Forward
Favourite computer game of all-time?
Mario Bros 3
You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap?
C
Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?
Matt Campbell
A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
North Melbourne Theme song on GF day
If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
1975 GF
If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?

Can you count?

If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about?
Cricket

 

[Harvey#29_fan]

Age (in guernsey numbers): Matt Riggio

Location: Eltham

Place of Birth: Melbourne

Occupation: Customer Service

How did you choose your BigFooty username?: Well its pretty obvious

When did you get bitten by the footy bug? Grew up wit it all my life coz my dad played, but became obsessed in 2005

If you came into big money where would you move to? To the next suburb Lower Plenty in Rosehill Road (Rich persons road)

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with? Sister ... Jesse Smith so I could have a crack lol

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......: Cous Cous

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you: Wild Things


What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field? I reckon A Full Back Coz i wouldnt have to run as much

Favourite computer game of all-time? Leisure suit larry the origional

You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap? I drink Bundy, so a bit of a, b & c

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character? Spud...Looks like the count o sesame street

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps: Up there cazaly

If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be? A poster of boomer kissing his brownlow

If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about? Thats a hard one...Prob horseracing
__________________

 

[Bowski]

Off season bump

 

[Wally Carter]

Age (in guernsey numbers): Older than Hamish McIntosh.

Location: In cognito

Place of Birth: North Melbourne

Occupation: Performance Artist

How did you choose your BigFooty username?: I really am Wally Carter

When did you get bitten by the footy bug? 4th generation Shinboner

If you came into big money where would you move to? 177 Dryburgh St North Melbourne. I'd buy the Oasis Oz Hotel

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with? She'd be safe with David Hale

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......: Scotch Fillet

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you: 1998 AFL Grand Final DVD


What are three things that others might find surprising about you? Enigmas are full of surprises.

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die? Nothing.

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field? Centre/Forward

Favourite computer game of all-time? Redneck Rampage

You're out for a drink. Do you have (a) something that tastes good; (b) something that's going to get you drunk, or; (c) something that's cheap? A, B & C

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character? Eugene Arroca

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps: Honeybucket

If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit? 1896. I'd make sure those Essendon pricks didn't shaft us and that we got to the VFL induction meeting.

If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be? A Sledgehammer

If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about? Cricket