Please find below an edited transcript from what was said during the Q&A session.
Matt Maguire: Hey Lions , its Matt Maguire here. Fire away with any questions. If anyone's there!?
Righto...., well I’ll run you through my day...
7am, the alarm goes off. I eat some porridge and have a brew at Pearl across the road from the Gabba…
Jack: Hey Matt, how are you?
Matt Maguire: Hey Jack, I’m going well. Just finished a big day of training and meetings.
James: Hey Goose, massive fan mate. Just wondering, what are some important things that a key defender should focus on in training?
Matt Maguire: James, things I concentrate on are; staying on the lead of the forward, second efforts and going for my marks in a contested situation.
Mike: Hi Matt. Pumped for the game this weekend? What do you and the boys do to celebrate after a win at home/away?
Matt Maguire: Hi Mike, the best way to celebrate a win is getting the boys together for a feed and few quiet softies.
mikey127: Hi Matt, just wondering when you think Zorko and Docherty might play seniors?
Matt Maguire: Hey m127, Zorks - aka Toadfish - should be pushing for senior selection in 4-5 weeks. As for the Doc, he’s had some minor niggles but hopefully he'll be right this weekend and get some form in magoos.
James: What do you think are the most important factors in being a key position defender? (Strength, Sprint, Endurance etc.)
Matt Maguire: James - a ll of the above. My strength as a defender is strength, so I try to use this to my advantage. I work hard on my speed and endurance as well as my agility.
Janine: Hi Matt, do you have a girlfriend? I'm a bit old for you, but my daughter is the right age a quite pretty!
Matt Maguire: No gf Janine. Hah!
Jack: I was there in Round 1 at the MCG when the Lions were warming up and you went to lift the net behind the goals to get the footy, and you got stuck in the net. Just thought I would let you know it made me and my mate laugh…
Matt Maguire: Hahah, yeah I remember having a giggle as well mate. Finally got out the net in the third quarter.
Mark: Hi Goose. Is it true that when you were playing for the Saints, some Lions were hassling you and Browny said "leave him alone, he's a Warrnambool boy”?
Matt Maguire: Hahah, maybe Mark, but I can’t remember that now.
Cooper: Hi Matt, you have been ripping it up down back for us, are you happy with the current structure or would you like to see big Rog back down there with you?
Matt Maguire: Cooper, it’s great to see Rog playing well up forward. If Vossy sends him back to help myself and Porky Patfull, I wouldn’t mind too much as he is a pretty handy defender!
Lisa: Do they call you Goose because you're a goose? Geese get caught in nets a fair bit.
Matt Maguire: Good one Lisa, that’s why I’m called Goose - because I caught in nets...
James: When you walked over to Mitch Clark Round 1 at the start of the game, you shook hands with him. I must ask, why didn't you start laying the shoulder into him? ;)
Matt Maguire: I am mates with Mitch, and I thought it would rev him up as he plays well if emotionally involved in a game. As a defender, or player for that matter, you pick your mark in regards to who you think you might be able to put off their game.
Mikey127: Does the past Fitzroy history mean much to the players and do you notice the support when you play in Melbourne?
Matt Maguire: m127, the Fitzroy connection is huge for the players and staff. We love the support in Melbourne, and are really proud of the Fitzroy heritage and past players.
Piggy: Hey Goose, big fan mate! I heard a rumour you spend more time in the gym than anyone else? Is this true? I mean, shoulders like that don't just happen!!
Matt Maguire: Haha Piggy. Is this the Rumpiggy? I do enjoy and upright row. But you'll never see me doing a curl. No use in footy for fat arms!!!
Bill: Hi Matt, wasn't a great game on the weekend, but do the boys feel confident they can get back on track against Freo?
Matt Maguire: Bill, yeah it was a tough night but seems a long time ago now. The boys are really looking forward to Browny's return and testing ourselves against an experienced Dockers outfit.
Piggy: But they do look good mate! Who at the club does the most curls for the girls? Your room-mate Joely Patfull surely?
Matt Maguire: Porky Patfull definitely has the fattest arms at the club.
Cousin Jed: Will Rockliff still play forward at times, or with JB back will he just play in the middle?
Matt Maguire: Hey cuz, thinking we will still use Rocky forward at times. He’s shown he is dangerous down there in the air and on the ground.
Ruby: Hi Goose, I was watching a video on Lions TV the other day and they referred to you and Joel Patful as the fat arm brothers, are you sure you don't do the odd curl?
Matt Maguire: Not a single one. I like chin-ups, dead lifts, and upright rows. That’s it. Haha.
Polks is partial to a fat arm, as is coach Shane Wowowowowodin.
Ruby: Looks like they are trying to stich you up…
Matt Maguire: Jealousy is a curse ... Hahaha
Emily: Hey Matt! What's your favourite food?
Matt Maguire: Milk and pancakes - it’s my Sunday night dinner special. Just lemon, butter and raw sugar.
Thanks for all the questions and sorry for those I missed. Enjoy the game on the weekend.
GO LIONS!
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