Please find below an edited transcript from what was said during the Q&A session.
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Dayne Zorko: Hi guys, how is it all?
Lea: Hello, welcome to the club
Dayne Zorko: Hi Lea, thanks, great to be here!
Lea: How are you settling in?
Dayne Zorko: Very well thank you, really enjoying my time here
Emily: Hey Dayne! Welcome to the club mate! How are you finding pre season?
Dayne Zorko: Hey Emily! Pre-season is good, training is hard but I am really enjoying it.
Lea: Ok, give the goss.. who has taken you under their wing?
Dayne Zorko: Ummm probably Brent Staker the most. Josh Green, my fellow midget too.
Jackie: How has it been working with Browny and the boys in the forward line? What role are you expecting to play for the club next season?
Dayne Zorko: Hey Jackie, it's been really great working with Browny and the rest of the forward line. I would imagine I would be playing a defensive half forward role this coming season.
Jake: G'day Dayne, Welcome to the club mate! Which club did you follow before joining the Lions?
Dayne Zorko: Hey Jake! I previously followed St Kilda. Now i'm a die-hard Lions supporter!!!
Jackie: What are the biggest differences between the Lions' environment and the environment in the NEAFL?
Dayne Zorko: Probably just the professionalism, and just being around the guys pretty much 24/7 creates a really good culture.
Emily: Is there one player in particular you are most looking forward to playing with?
Dayne Zorko: Yes, that would be Simon Black!
Ian: Welcome to the Lions, mate. Looking forward to watching you and Toddy stalk the forward line. Is he still the fastest, or are you catching up to him?
Dayne Zorko: Hey Ian, Todd has still got me covered, hopefully I will catch him before the start of the season lol
Pat: What are the odds you'll get a start Round 1? Who's shaping up to be your competition for that coveted berth from the new recruits?
Dayne Zorko: Honestly wouldn't know Pat. It is a very competitive group so therefore everyone.
Jake: Who are you currently housing with?
Dayne Zorko: Jake, I am currently living with Ryan Lester and Bryce Retzlaff
Jackie: Which of your team mates do you admire the most?
Dayne Zorko: Um probably Brent Staker, because he won't be able to play the whole of next year but he is still so full of excitiment and positivity for the group.
Jake: Since you're housing with Lester, How is his foot going? All better?
Dayne Zorko: Yea, Lesters foot is good.
Lea: What your favourite type of food?
Dayne Zorko: I love takeaway, but recently my favourite would be Thai
Jackie: How do you see the Lions' prospects in 2012? Do you reckon we can play finals? :)
Dayne Zorko: We are confident that if we can stick to our team structures then anything is possible. :)
Matt: What’s it like being coached by the great Michael Voss
Dayne Zorko: Hi Matt, it is an amazing experience. :)
Kaz: Living with Rhino and The Retz, who's the better cook?
Dayne Zorko: Hey Kaz! Retz is best.
Mike: Hi Dayne. You had to wait a while for your crack at AFL - do you reckon there's any other blokes running around the NEAFL that could make it? Got any names for us?!
Dayne Zorko: Hi Mike, yea there are a few young kids running around, perhaps Kallen Geary and Andrew Boston...
Emy: so who were you with and how did you react when you found out you got drafted? :)
Dayne Zorko: I was in Bali on my Football trip, at 6.55 int he morning when my manager called me and told me the good news and I was with three of my closest mates who quickly ran to the fridge and grabbed some beers to celebrate!!
Jake: What type of music you into mate?
Dayne Zorko: Umm i like the stuff they play on the radio! And Rhianna
Matty: What's the hardest drill you've had to do at training so far?
Dayne Zorko: Probably 13x150m sprints :(
Jackie: What is it like and how do you feel getting up and training guys like Jonathan Brown and Simon Black everyday?
Dayne Zorko: It is a pretty cool experience and I learn so much off those two and cna't wait to play with them.
Lea: Which player did you admire growing up?
Dayne Zorko: Robert Harvey
Pat: How has Mark Harvey settled in?
Dayne Zorko: Really well Pat, seems like a lovely guy.
Matty: What other sports did you enjoy as a kid?
Dayne Zorko: I played indoor and outdoor cricket, volley ball, tennis, I love playing all sports.
Cam: How are Billy Longer and Yeo looking? Looks like the lions got some good players in the draft.
Dayne Zorko: Billy and Elliott are lovely young kids with a lot of talent.
Jackie: What is the biggest thing you have learnt since joining the Lions?
Dayne Zorko: Ummm just give everything 100% effort
Jake: Your last quarter effort against WA was phenomenal, Is that a highlight you look back on to motivate yourself in future en-devours? Never say die!
Dayne Zorko: Yea I guess so, never say die attitude is always a good attitude to have.
Kaz: When's your birthday?
Dayne Zorko: My birthday Kaz, is the 9th February
Matt: Are all the lions looking at coming down to the lions springwood anytime soon for a meet and greet
Dayne Zorko: Matt, I'm not too sure, but I'm sure it will be in the pipeline!
Jackie: Have you been the victim to any of the boys' pranks so far? if so, what and from who? :P
Dayne Zorko: Yup, Jessie O'Brien turned the cold water off on me and I burnt my back in the showers! Hahaha
Big daddy: Look forward to shouting your name from the stands. awesome last name.
Dayne Zorko: Thanks :)
Kaz: Do you have a nick name?
Dayne Zorko: Yes I have quite a few! Tinka, Zorks, Danny Zuko to name a few…
Pat: Where would you prefer to play if selected for Round 1?
Dayne Zorko: The forward line.. maybe..
Emy: who are you closest to at the club?
Dayne Zorko: Um probably Josh Green
Megan: Is your favourite movie Grease??? - have struggled to NOT call you danny zuko since you got drafted....
Dayne Zorko: Hahaha no, it's not my favourite movie but I do like it and yes you can call me Danny Zuko!
Jake: Any current players you feel you're similar to?
Dayne Zorko: Yea Brent Harvey
Moey: Who do you think u can learn the most off and also how is richy going with his preseason
Dayne Zorko: Probably feel I will learn the most off Toddy Banfield and Richy is absolutely flying!
Fanlion: Whats your favourite scary movie?
Dayne Zorko: Paranormal Activity.
Jackie: Which trait do you have that you believe is the most admirable and why?
Dayne Zorko: Um probably my tackling ability and pressure.
Thanks guys for chatting with me, really enjoyed it and can't wait to do it again!
