20 questions

[Cold Shot]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
Bill Nettlefold/John Longmire/ Ben Warren
Location:
West Brunswick
Place of Birth:
South Caulfield
Occupation:
Software Consultant
How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
Stevie Ray Vaughan song
When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
77 or 78, starting going in 78.
If you came into big money where would you move to?
During the footy season stay in Melbourne, once footy finishes, follow an NFL team around the US or a UK Football team around England.
Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with?
Harris Petrie or Jesse Smith
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......:
Buffalo Wings, are drinks included in the meal? If so, wash them down with Beer.
Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
Sixth Sense
What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
Was an extra on the X files, Did work experience at North during the 88 finals series with a young Wayne Carey, great uncle of mine was a past president of the club during the 50's.
What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
Go to a Millwall West Ham game.
What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
FF/CHF/FB Centre
Favourite computer game of all-time?
Donkey Kong, not a computer game player sort of bloke
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?
Ouzo and Soda does a and b but not c.
Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?
Mick Nolan/Comic Book Guy off the simpsons
A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
Texas Flood live at the El Mocombo, yea Stevie Ray again.
If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
Too many to name, but keeping to a footy theme, 1925 round one, the 1950 season minus the GF, 1975 season.
If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
A Guitar
Can you count?
Since I broke my abacus I have struggled.
If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about?
Have gone through phases of loving NFL and Premier League but without foxtel makes it hard so I guess it would be one of these.

 

[Groggyk]

Texas Flood live at the El Mocombo, yea Stevie Ray again.

Good call

His take on "Little Wing" really gets the hair standing up on the back of the neck as well.

On a side note saw Jimmy Vaughan play at The Prince of Wales a liitle while back; ****ing brilliant!!!!

 

[CrazyQ]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
D-Mot.
Location:
Melbourne.
Place of Birth:
North Melbourne represent.
Occupation:
Student.
How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
Was probably smashed or on drugs
When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
96, Abraham!
If you came into big money where would you move to?
Stay in Melbourne, but travel.
Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with?
Definitely not Dubya, kid gets around.
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......:
Fried chicken, duh.
Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
Cry Wolf.
What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
Was inches away from being a TAC cup player hurt my knee though. Starting a hip hop label with some talented rappers. I actually do like rock.
What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
Swim with crocs.
What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
Wing/HBF/HFF
Favourite computer game of all-time?
Do I look like a Hawks fan?
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?
B. Then most likely C.
Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?
Corey Jones = Some weed smoker in most movies I've seen.
A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
BIG - Juicy
If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
No earlier than 1970's, dont think I'd fit in?
If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
Stuart McMagill, imagine that?
Can you count?
Shut up.
If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about?
Cricket and European mud wrestling.

 

[Cold Shot]

Good call

His take on "Little Wing" really gets the hair standing up on the back of the neck as well.

On a side note saw Jimmy Vaughan play at The Prince of Wales a liitle while back; ****ing brilliant!!!!

Great call, Little Wing is a masterpiece which he did justice too. Hendrix would be proud.

How long ago was the Jimmy Vaughan gig? That would have been something else, spewing I missed that.

 

[roobear]

Age (in guernsey numbers):

Watt

Location:

Melbourne

Place of Birth:

Melbourne

Occupation:

In the rag trade

How did you choose your BigFooty username?:

barrack for roos and look like a bear.

When did you get bitten by the footy bug?

1978

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

Stay in Melbourne, but a pad at Coogee would be on the agenda too.

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

Steak & Chips

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

Wild Things

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

I honestly can't think of one.

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

Play in the $10,000 WSOP main event.

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

Left Right Out (if I got picked it was for the back pocket)

Favourite computer game of all-time?

Age of Empires

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, with the choice tempered by c.

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

Turtle can look like Buzz Lightyear

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

Probably Woodstock.

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

a window

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

Can you count?


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

soccer or basketball would be favourite, but not close to the fanaticism of football.

 

[DarwinRoo]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
Bryon Pickett but in Jonothan Hay days ill be Brent Harvey
Location:
Larrakeyah, NT
Place of Birth:
Preston, VIC
Occupation:
Aircraft Technician
How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
I live in Darwin and i support the Roos.
When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
When i was a young fellow going to watch my dad coach in the RDFL.
If you came into big money where would you move to?
Back home to Sunbury, VIC so i could watch my beloved Roos again or Chicago so I could watch the Bulls play
Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with?
Andrew Swallow
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......:
Roast Chicken
Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
The Bone Collector
What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
1. I love lego. Especially Star Wars lego
2. Im a quarter Kiwi.
3. I am a soldier in the Aussie Army and i didnt vote for Johnny.
What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
Skydive. I hate heights
What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
Wing or HFF.
Favourite computer game of all-time?
Any of the Legend of Zelda 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) Something that tastes good
Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
Nessum Dorma
If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
1975 MCG on the last Saturday in September or around 4 bc to 30 AD in Jerusaluem
If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
My Team of the Nineties picture that hangs over my bed in Sunbury.
Can you count?
1,2,4,5. Yes i can count.
If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about?
Basketball

 

[DarwinRoo]

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

If I say "The Crying Game", will everyone think I'm a ***?

Possibly because of the fact that after watching the movie you went to Club X and bought Shemale ****s #15.

 

[micky_11]

What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
1. I love lego. Especially Star Wars lego

Yeah i love Star Wars lego as well

 

[DarwinRoo]

Yeah i love Star Wars lego as well

Do you have any models?

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

Age (in guernsey numbers): Soon to be Shannon Watt. That's right, I'm old as.

Location: Canberra, a town even less exciting than the birth town.

Place of Birth: Launceston

Occupation: Programmer in old school, long forgotten languages.

How did you choose your BigFooty username?: I hate Li'l Johnny.

When did you get bitten by the footy bug?

If you came into big money where would you move to? Switzerland; with lots of time in Florence, Dublin and Paris. Maybe escape somewhere for the worst of the European winter.

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with? I wouldn't. She's a Collingwood supporter, don't want our guys mixing with them.

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......: taken with copious amounts of beer (Boags of course).

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:Citizen Kane. I was actually surprised by how predictable the ending was.

What are three things that others might find surprising about you? I once had hair,

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

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field? I hardly played, thanks to being utter crap, being in the bush and not bothering to get clearnace when we moved (because I was so crap there was no chance I could get a game in the new town). Benchwarmer was usually my most constructive position. Half forward flank was probably my least disastrous on-field position.

Favourite computer game of all-time? Football Manager (various incarnations)

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? Depends on whether I'm planning on getting hammered, short on cash, or just want a few quiet ones.

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character? Hmmmmm. Tough one. Leigh Brown = Trent Lane from "Daria"

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps: Anyone remember the theme from Twin peaks? Crap show, but haunting music.

If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit? Dallas. November 1963, stand on the grassy knoll and shout "duck". (Sits back and waits to see who gets the uber-geeky reference.)

If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be? A Hawthorn supporter, if I could find some way of attaching a gallows to the wall without it counting as the thing being hung.

Can you count? No. Which is how I got my job with the Florida Electoral Commission.

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

 

[micky_11]

Do you have any models?

Yeah ive got about 3 or 4, my favourites are my AT AT and my y wing fighter, later on i can find out there proper lego names by looking on the boxes if you want?

 

[Bowski]

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character? Hmmmmm. Tough one. Leigh Brown = Trent Lane from "Daria"


If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit? Dallas. November 1963, stand on the grassy knoll and shout "duck". (Sits back and waits to see who gets the uber-geeky reference.)

ROFL! YES! Trent Lane ah that guy was a pisser. I can just picture Browny to JYD "But baaabe".
As for the time machine suggestion i wouldnt think that its geeky knowledge.

 

[Borak]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
Paul Scholes

Location:
Perth

Place of Birth:
Perth

Occupation:
Student

How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
It's my nickname

When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
Probs 98 - all the Perthies supported Freo and Icecoast Eagles - I needed another team to support and the Roos were dominant

If you came into big money where would you move to?
Another house in Perth

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

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

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
Matchstick Men
The Prestige
Inside Man

What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
Held the W.A record for hurdles + state sprinter
Rather unsocial
Football obsessed (as in soccer)

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
Go to a Man United game (the money is the bit that makes me "brown my strides")

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
Mainly on the wing because of the pace but up forward as well. I was Judd with the kicking ability of Leigh Harding

Favourite computer game of all-time?
Football Manager

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 (unless it's pink)

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

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
Stan by Eminem

If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
1999 - Old Trafford

If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
That's a hard one. Jessica Alba certainly comes to mind, but i'de love to have Robin Williams hanging up there, would be classic.

Can you count?
Worst... question...ever

If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about?
Well I'm probably more fanatic about Football (soccer) already. But haven't had the chance to see my team live in action

 

[DarwinRoo]

Yeah ive got about 3 or 4, my favourites are my AT AT and my y wing fighter, later on i can find out there proper lego names by looking on the boxes if you want?

Cool. I have Yoda, The Millenium Falcon, The Death Star and the Imperial Star Destroyer, the smaller version not the 3000 piece version.

 

[micky_11]

Cool. I have Yoda, The Millenium Falcon, The Death Star and the Imperial Star Destroyer, the smaller version not the 3000 piece version.

I was going to say! i wonder how long that would take to make, its crazy how many pieces it has

 

[Bowski]

I saw Cry_Wolf last night. I think i was expecting to much from reading about it on here but I honestly figured out what was happening 15 minutes before it was revealed, but it wasnt bad. Now the crying game, Thats an ending that (turkey)slaps you in the face.

 

[Wild Kangaroo]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
Daniel Pratt in June!

Location:
Melbourne

Place of Birth:
Preston, Melbourne

Occupation:
In between jobs!

How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
My Imaginary Wrestling name

When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
At about the age of 5 or 6, in the early 80's may have been a FITZROY Vs NTH.MELBOURNE match at VFL Park.

If you came into big money where would you move to?
Another house in the burbs

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

If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......:
Ravioli Bolgnese, Foccacia with Prosicutto very close second

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
Maybe Pulp Fiction, Wanted.

What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
1. Used to do Taekwondo
2. Played Reserves footy for Sth.Morang ( was horrible at it)
3. Used to work with the mother ( She's a a North supporter and member) of Aussie Indie band singer/song writer/guitarist- Even


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

Watch a Juventus Vs AC Milan game

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
Half Forward or Full back

Favourite computer game of all-time?
Fifa 08

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?
Hmmmm, Azza

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
Abracadabra - The Steve Miller Band


If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
1982 World Cup Final Italy Vs West Germany & 1986 Wembley Stadium Queen Live in Concert


If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
Not sure????

Can you count?
yes In Italian as well

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

The World game ( Soccer)

 

[CrazyQ]

Alot of sisters are in for a real hard time.

Smith and Spud?

Wrong, terribly wrong choices, would not let my sister near them.

Specially Smithy.

 

[DarwinRoo]

I was going to say! i wonder how long that would take to make, its crazy how many pieces it has

The Death Star is 3,000 pieces.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

ROFL! YES! Trent Lane ah that guy was a pisser. I can just picture Browny to JYD "But baaabe".
As for the time machine suggestion i wouldnt think that its geeky knowledge.

The phrase itself was lifted from a rather geeky (but brilliant) TV show.

And I believe the "but babe" thing was one of Kevins's (the quarterback); not Trent's (the rather laid back member of Mystic Spiral). Although perhaps Kevin is a better fit.
Is JYD the equilvalent of Mr Di Martino? And why do I even know about such programs at my age?

 

[Bowski]

The phrase itself was lifted from a rather geeky (but brilliant) TV show.

And I believe the "but babe" thing was one of Kevins's (the quarterback); not Trent's (the rather laid back member of Mystic Spiral). Although perhaps Kevin is a better fit.
Is JYD the equilvalent of Mr Di Martino? And why do I even know about such programs at my age?

yeah my mistake Trent was the deep and thoughtfull one Daria had the hots for wasnt it. But now dont you think the quaterback is a better fit for Browny?

 

[Bowski]

Biggidy bump

 

[j flex roo]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
Levi Greenwood
Location:
Melbourne
Place of Birth:
Brighton, VIC
Occupation:
Student
How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
A joke between a friend and I
When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
Early 90s
If you came into big money where would you move to?
Home to the quiet bush, which is where I'm going anyway
Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with?
Nah!
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be......:
Chicken breast with maccaroni and cheese.
Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
Hmmmm...the Sixth Sense...that was ages ago.
What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
1. I'm a gym rat
2. I'm not as big a fan of David Hale as I make out to be
3. I didn't always barrack for North - had another team for like 1 year when I was little (meh)
What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
Base jump
What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
Full back
Favourite computer game of all-time?
Battlefield 1942
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?
Tastes good
Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?
I dunno
A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
The Widow by The Mars Volta
If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
The 70s to watch the Roos play at Arden Street
If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
Something to read
Can you count?
I do all right
If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about?
Soccer

 

[BlueRoos]

Age (in guernsey numbers):
Ben Warren, nearing a Shannon Watt.

Location:
Adelaide

Place of Birth:
Adelaide

Occupation:
Retail

How did you choose your BigFooty username?:
my nickname

When did you get bitten by the footy bug?
1979

If you came into big money where would you move to?
Ontario, Canada

Hypothetical: You have a daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with?
don't mind as long as they pass the smith and wesson test first.


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

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you:
Crying Game has to be up there, 6th Sense too.


What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
1. until I was about 11, I intended to be a jockey. Those who have met me would have a laugh.
2. despite my oafish exterior, i enjoy the guilty pleasures of stage theatre and exhibitions of the great european master artists
3. am a history buff, particularly sport and political.

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
got to be diving with a great white shark.

What position would/do/did you play on an Australian Football field?
mainly rover, but plenty of time spent as a forward pocket, back pocket/HBF, centre and full forward in the last seasons before semi-retirement. An old fashioned utility basically.

Favourite computer game of all-time?
toss up between Madden American Football series and LMA soccer series

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 thats good.

Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?
Boomer and the Roadrunner

A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
Elton John- Daniel and U2- One

If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
VE day celebrations in May 1945

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

Can you count?
in German to 100...

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

 

[Paddy_Mac]

Howdy folks got this from the Brisbane board from the flying belgian (took it really) there we go we can breath life into this board again.

Age (in guernsey numbers): 16, which is Leigh Brown if i'm not mistaken.

Location: Altona

Place of Birth: Melbourne

Occupation: Student and Stockholder

How did you choose your BigFooty username?: Nickname

When did you get bitten by the footy bug? Footy bug? If you mean when did i start following footy, about 1997 - 1998, not quite sure.

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

Hypothetical: You have a younger sister or daughter. Which North Melbourne player would you try to fix her up with? No comment.

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

Name a movie in which the ending/twist actually surprised you: Saw 1. Did not expect the guy laying down in the bathroom to be alive.

What are three things that others might find surprising about you?
1. Can't swim well.
2. I'm addicted to keeping the lawn lush and green. Even though we're in a drought.
3. I barracked for Collingwood at one stage.

What's something that makes you brown your strides just thinking about it, but you'd like to do before you die?
Basejumping - Gliding. The fear of dying. The amazing experience it would be.
What position would/did you play on an Australian Football field?
I would play as a tagger as i'm suited to it. I played forward pocket and back pocket in school footy.
Favourite computer game of all-time? Hmmm. Probably Wolfenstein Enemy Territory. Very addicting game. I don't play it anymore.

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 of course.
Which North player/official reminds you of a cartoon character?
No players come to mind.
A song or piece of music that gives you goosebumps:
Rob Dougan - Clubbed to death.
If you had a time machine, what year & place would you go back to visit?
1999, was one of the best years of my life. I'd like to go back there.
If you were locked in room and only allowed to hang one thing on your wall what would it be?
I have crap all on my wall except posters.
Can you count?
I can count.
If there was no such thing as Australian Football, which sport (if any) could you see yourself being as fanatical about? I'm more fanatical about cricket than i am afl. So cricket.