Name: Jack
Suburb: Sunbury
State: Victoria
Question: Hey Ash just wondering what are some of the funny nicknames at the club and why do they have those nicknames.

We call Daniel Merrett ‘The Rusty Fist’ because he’s got red hair and he spoils a lot. He’s got a lot of ginger hair on his arms as well which really glints in the sunlight.

Name: Jeremy Porter
Suburb: Ipswich
State: QLD
Question: Hey Ash, you are a huge inspiration and one of my heroes. In 2002 you Lynch and a few other boys visited me in hospital when i was 7, it made a dreadful day into one of the best days ever. I just wanted to know if you could describe the feeling of that final siren going and then the song playing after a tough game, Cheers.

The feeling we get is, well, good. You’ve just spent two hours on the field in battle with your mates so to get a win and share it with the boys is great.

Name: Rachel
Suburb: Woollongabba
State: QLD
Question: Hi Ash, great win against the Suns. Who would you have given three votes to for the Marcus Ashcroft Medal?

I’d probably give them to Rainesy (Andrew Raines). I thought he did a good job on Gary Ablett. I know Ablett still got a lot of touches, but they were pressure touches. I think Rainesy was a bit of a pest and really got under his skin. It was a really good job by him.

Name: Teagan
Suburb: Kedron
State: Qld
Question: Hi Ash, can you believe Blacky is playing his 300th this weekend? Can you guys pleeeeeeease get a win for him. Stevie J is out, and we almost had them last year.

Blacky’s done a good job to reach 300 games. He hasn’t aged a bit so I think he’ll go on to play 400 - you heard it here first. The boys will get up and play really well for him, because he just gives everything to his Club. It will be a good night for Blacky.

Name: Kate
Suburb: Ascot
State: QLD
Question: Hey Ash, just wondering if the boys get to go out at all after games and if they can have a few drinks, or are they on a strict no alcohol diet? Also does Joel Patfull and Josh Dyson have girlfriends?

I don’t really get time to go out - I’m either looking after my daughter or going home for a sleep. I’m getting old. But Joel Patfull doesn’t have a girlfriend. He’s actually screaming out for a girlfriend so if you see him out and about walk up and say hello because he’d love it.

Name: Jaison
Suburb: Bentleigh
State: Victoria
Question: Hey Ash is it easy to stay mates with a player who has left to a different club? Good luck for the rest of the season!

It is easy to stay mates with players who have left the club. I’m still pretty close with Rischa and Jared Brennan. We talk every now and then and have a game of golf every now and then. When we play against them he’s an enemy in a different jumper, but other than that you try to stay close to them because they’re always going to be your mates.

Name: Vinnie
Suburb: Beenleigh
State: QLD
Question: Hi Ash! good luck for the game this week. Who on the team has the brightest footy boots?

Well Vinnie, I think black is the new bright colour. Everyone seems to wear white or purple. But I think black is the new big thing. Huddo wears black boots.

Name: Kate Kinsella
Suburb: Tecoma
State: Victoria
Question: I am a bit of a Patrick Karnezis fan and I was wondering when he is going to get a senior call up again? And seeing as he got the rookie of the year in 2011.

Patty won’t be far away. He’s back in the 2s just to learn a few different positions and see where his footy can go. Don’t worry, he should be back soon kicking goals for you all!

Name: Emily
Suburb: Reservoir
State: Victoria
Question: Hey Ash, just wondering if females can be runners (the messengers) and if so what do you suggest would be the best way to get involved in it, or involved in anything for an afl team.

Yeah there are spots for female runners. The only thing is that runners send out messages to players from coaches and they can get some pretty colourful language back at them from players who’ve been told to come off, or told what to do. So as long as you can put up with the language, and you’re pretty fit, go for it!

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