Please find below an edited transcript from what was said during the Q&A session
Andrew Raines: Hey guys, I am here ready for your questions. Looking forward to having a chat to everyone.
Matt: Hey Andrew, will you get the job on Gary Ablett this weeked?
Andrew Raines: Not too sure yet, as we haven't had our final team meeting will just have to wait and see.
Morgan: Hey Rainsey, just wondering how pumped up the boys are this weekend for QClash?
Andrew Raines: The boys are very excited for the QClash. It’s a great opportunity not only as players to be involved but all of the fans to come along and create a fantastic rivalry.
Matt: How far do you think the Lions can go this year?
Andrew Raines: It's only early days in the season. We need to start getting more consistency week-in week-out to worry about specific outcomes. We play each game to win and compete 100%, and that should be the focus along with developing a young team.
Sheryn and Roger: Hi Andrew, how did you pull up after your first game of the season last week?
Andrew Raines: Very good thank you. Perth is always a tough trip, but I really enjoy playing there on the big open ground. It was nice to get a game under the belt.
Guest: Do you feel any pressure playing footy following on in your father's footsteps?
Andrew Raines: My father was a great player, I like to think we have some similarities in our game but I think I have established my own name and just try to focus on what is important to me.
Marko: Who is the best player you have played on/against?
Andrew Raines: I have played on some genuine super stars of the game, ones that stand out to me are - Ablett, Riewoldt, Rucciuto and Goodes just to name a few.
Sheryn and Roger: Do you have any specific plans for life after football?
Andrew Raines: I'm currently studying at university doing a Bachelor of Business major in Property.
One Direction: Hi Andrew, do you like our music and are you coming to our concert?
Andrew Raines: Front Row tickets tonight
Jesse Kelly: Hi Andrew, it's Jesse. How are going? My footy starts this week. When are you coming to Melbourne? Hope to see you soon.
Andrew Raines: G’day Jesse, good to hear from you mate. Good luck this weekend for the footy, and I’ll see you in a few weeks when I'm down.
Tom: Hey Andrew, what kind of music are you into?
Andrew Raines: I love all types of music, more into Indie-Rock and Rock & Roll. Favourite bands of all time are - Rolling Stones, Beatles, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, RHCP and Oasis
Ginnifer: Wow - Bach of Business! That must keep you busy during the season.... Do you get special consideration at exam times if you can't make one due to a game?
Andrew Raines: I do, in fact. A lot of my exams always fall on a Saturday when I'm playing. The Uni takes this into consideration and usually let me take the exam at a later date when I can attend.
Harry: Why are you called suits?
Andrew Raines: I got ‘Suities’ sometimes back in the Richmond days when a few of us strutted around looking like we were carrying suitcases!!
Steph: Hey Rainesy - what was it like moving from a Melbourne based club to a Brisbane one?? Any major differences in the fans, club or media?
Andrew Raines: It's a fair bit of a difference. Melbourne is very intense with outside pressure, media coverage and pretty much fans everywhere you go. Brisbane is much more of a relaxed lifestyle and one I prefer much more due to the fact of being able to concentrate purely on football and lifestyle with no distractions or hype.
Jim: Good work on studying as well. I expect your racking up high distinctions at Uni? Good luck with the rest of the year mate
Andrew Raines: Thanks Jimmy Boy
Brenno: Out of all the players at the Club, who are you closest too?
Andrew Raines: I'm pretty close with most of the boys around my age - Maguire, Patfull, Buchanan, Merrett etc. They call us the ‘Coffee Crew’ as we are always spotted sipping coffee in our down time.
Sheryn and Roger: We know you enjoyed your off season trip to Spain - any plans for more travel at the end of this season?
Andrew Raines: Spain was fantastic. I highly recommend it, fell in love with Barcelona and my girlfriend loved the south of Spain. This year I plan to travel again, just not too sure of where. So many options…
Alvin: Hey Raines! Who is the scariest player in the Club?
Andrew Raines: Big Jon Brown - Ha ha.
Jerry: Award for best sledger at the Club goes to...?
Andrew Raines: Rockliff
Chris: Hey Rainsey! Who is the most annoying player at the Club and why?
Andrew Raines: Rockliff
Guest: Does having Browny on the park have an impact on everyone? Or just those around him?
Andrew Raines: Everyone, he is such a presence and something all the boys get a real buzz out of.
Jerry: Award for best supporting sledger goes to....?
Andrew Raines: A.Raines
Jess: What’s your favourite TV show?
Andrew Raines: Entourage was, and now I enjoy Modern Family
Guest: Thought you played well on Ablett last time before you were injured. He seemed frustrated. Does much study go into a tag?
Andrew Raines: Thanks, a lot of homework goes into the opposition - not only the tagged player. At the end of the day, it's a team effort and if we all do our study it gives us a great chance of knowing what we are up against and which way is best to combat the opposition.
Thanks Guys, was great to get a chance to speak to you all of you. Get down to the Gabba this weekend for QClash 3. Go Lions.
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