Q What sports do you follow outside of the AFL?
A: I follow a bit of the NBA, go for the Lakers and the Soccer - I go for Chelsea.
 
Q: Which AFL team did you barrack for as a kid?
A: I went for Richmond as a kid.
 
Q: Whose poster did you have on your wall as a kid?
A: I was a big Matty Richardson fan so number 12...
 
Q: Who do you share a room with on road trips?
A: Tom Scully - we're pretty close as some people would know around the club.
 
Q: What are you listening to on your ipod at the moment?
A: I've sort of got a broad range, I don't really have anything I can put my finger on. Bit of R&B and that's about it...
 
Q: What's your worst habit around the house?
A: Probably get in trouble for not doing the dishes and leaving the bathroom a bit untidy.
 
Q: What's your signature Masterchef dish?
A: I'm not too good - probably just a pasta dish.
 
Q: Best advice you've ever been given?
A: Probably from my dad, just play every game like it's your last.
 
Q: What is the worst thing a coach has said to you?
A: Quite a few actually over the years... probably just work on the defensive side of the game.
 
Q: Who's your tip for the 2011 NAB Rising Star?
A: I think Dyson Heppell's been really good and Luke Shuey, you really can't go past him either so one of those two boys - they're really deserving of it.