Please find below an edited transcript from what was said during the Q&A session.
Claye Beams: Hey guys, I’m here... fire away :)
Matt: Hey Claye, what exercises do you guys do in the gym for legs? I've been researching it for ages but still haven't got an answer.
Claye Beams: Hey mate, we do a fair bit of squatting and that sort of stuff, ensuring we are strong through our cores so we don’t get bumped off the footy too easily
Matt: Oh ok. I do squats, front lunges and Romanian deadlifts, as well as a few plyometric exercises, is that any good?
Claye Beams: Sounds like you’re on the right track matt!
Darcy: What is your favourite band?
Claye Beams: Hi Darcy, don’t really have a favourite band.... I like my old music though!
Jeff: How is everyone’s mindset going into the first round against Melbourne after the loss of the great Jim Stynes?
Claye Beams: Hey Jeff. Obviously Jim Stynes was a Legend of the game and a well respected person in the footy community. But we have a job to do and that’s to bring back the four points
Jeff: Great stuff mate - wish you all the best for the season
Flora: Hi Claye!! What kind of preparation do you prefer prior to the game?? Do you wear dirty socks or listen to a certain song?
Claye Beams: Hey Flora, I’m a pretty superstitious person so I like to wear the same pair of undies when I’m playing each week
Sarah: I read an article about you last week where you said due to your injury you have had time to build your body up more, are you happy with where you are physically now and how is the foot ?
Claye Beams: Hi Sarah. Yeah, I was able to put on some weight as I was a pretty skinny bloke so I’m happy with that and the foot is going real well. It took a bit to get over but know it’s all sweet touch wood!
Shannon: Hi Claye! Two questions. Do you have a girlfriend? And...I'm really interested in your tattoos...what do they mean?
Claye Beams: G’day Shannon. I do have a girlfriend... and the tattoos...I have a few on my torso that have meaning :)
Little Sister: Hi Claye, when are you bringing the bed back?
Claye Beams: Hey Tehlila, you could have just messaged me! Haha, I’ll bring the bed back soon
Phil: I reckon you're a certainty to play this week and best of luck for a big game. But just out of interest when do the players who are on the fringe actually get told they are in the team for a particular game?
Claye Beams: Thanks Phil, we get notified on a Thursday afternoon :)
Adam: What are Brisbane's REALISTIC chances this year? Best of luck!!
Claye Beams: Hi Adam, hopefully we are more competitive this year than last year and win some more games!
Coops: Hey mate, when will we see Dayne Zorko and Browny in the team? They are both in my Dream Team and I need the points!
Claye Beams: Hey Coops, there’s a link on the Lions’ website that gives you a full update on the injured boys!
Azzer: Who has really stood out this pre-season to you and why?
Claye Beams: Hey Azzer, Mitch Golby has stood out for mine. He’s been one of the front-runners during the pre-season and has transferred that into games
David: What's the highest score you've ever gotten on the beep test on grass?
Claye Beams: Hey David, we didn’t do one this year, but my PB is a 14.8
Lauren: Hi Claye, just wondering do you boys train at the same times every week or does it change depending on the previous week’s performance? Go the Lions!
Claye Beams: Hi Lauren, it changes week to week depending on what day we play on the weekend, open training times are on lions.com.au
Ben Pascuzzi: Hey Claye. I live in Melbourne and I’m a huge fan of you and the Lions. I’m a really passionate supporter and I was wondering if the boys will give it their all to get a win in front of the Melbourne supporters?
Claye Beams: Hey Ben, the boys give it their all no matter where we are!
Leah: What's your favourite position, and why?
Claye Beams: Hey Leah, my favourite position is through the midfield because I like to be able to run
Coops: Hey Claye, when you arrive at the ground for a match, what do you usually do before you run out?
Claye Beams: We get ourselves ready to go, have a few meetings and inside warm ups to ensure we are ready to go
Ben Pascuzzi: Hey Claye, me again. Who is your favourite player at the Club and why? Who is the worst trainer? And who is the worst person to sit next to on the plane?
Claye Beams: My favourite player at the Club would have to be Blacky - I grew up idolising him! And Ash McGrath would have to be the worst to sit next to. He passes wind a fair bit
Beavie_Ann: Do you think there will be any debutantes in the team?
Claye Beams: Not sure Beavie, team selection will be released Thursday!
Coops: Who plays the most jokes around the Club? Have there been any good ones lately? And who annoys you the most?
Claye Beams: Jesse O’Brien would have to play the most pranks, he’s a pest!! Therefore, he is also the most annoying!
Azzer: Do you have any personal goals for the season?
Claye Beams: Hey Azzer, just hoping to bed down a spot in the senior team!
Thanks for coming and chatting guys, have a gym session to go to! Hope to hear your support at a game. GO LIONS!
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