Behind the play with...

Clint Sumner

BEHIND THE PLAY with…

Name Clint Sumner

Number 44 (Johnny Platten)

Position Half forward flank / Wing

Previous clubs Played one game at Mandurang juniors against Heathcote. Dominated kicking four goals, until their big ruckman “Bear” threw me to the ground after I took a mark. Took ten years for me to have courage to step on to a footy field again…

Nicknames Frankie, Up the Bumner

Occupation Strathfieldsaye IGA Liqour Boss

Favorite Newbridge memory? Playing In the mud against Pyramid Hill couple of weeks ago…I like it down and dirty.

Best Terry O’Shea memory? Tezza eating a box of Krispy Kremes on the way back from training couple of weeks ago.

Best pickup line heard / used? You wanna go?

What is your family heritage? Egyptian? Italian? Spanish? Iraq? Aussie mate.

Are you sure your not the love child of Effie and Nick Giannopolus? I dunno…Maybe.

You shave your arms…why?????? Chicks dig it!

What was favorite footytrip, best footytrip moment? Adelaide last year – Kronky’s wild night in the park…”GO NEWBRIDGE!”

Favourite movie? Bad Boys 1 and 2

Favorite bands / music? The Presets

Best band you’ve seen live? Pink! Seen her twice.

Have a beer with one famous person, who would it be? Eddie Murphy.

Most embarrassing moment of your life, on or off footy field? The game against Serpentine this year, I was taking a shot from the goalsquare straight in front. I shanked my kick straight into the guy on the mark’s guts!

Funniest (clean) joke you know? A turtle goes into a bar and asks the bartender for two beers.

“Whos the other beer for?” the bartender asks.

The turtle replies “Me shell”

Who was Randall Bone? Jesus’ cousin?

Both Hamilton boys inside a steel cage no rules, who wins? Draw. Both crazy.

One thing about you people around the club mightn’t know? Got suspended for two days at school for chucking a moonie out the back of the bus window.

Which Newbridge player would you pitch a tent with on Brokeback Mountain? Pogga, so I could go “ARGHHHHHHHH!” all night long!

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Mark Kingma

BEHIND THE PLAY with…

Name Mark Kingma

Number 26

Position Getting cheap kicks on a back flank

Previous clubs Leitchville/Gunbower and Northbeach

Nicknames Kingy, Pigmar

Occupation Sparky

Favorite Newbridge memory? Riding the bourbon train with Shevvy and leaving messages on “Boydys” phone.

Best country footballer you’ve seen / best opponent? Rhys Archard and Jarrod Arentz

Best Terry O’Shea memory? I just want him to know my name!

Best pickup line heard / used? Nice fringe…

Movie made about you what would it be called an who would play you? Pigmar 3: The Spit Roast starring Mr Bean

It seems like while you were in WA u raided Ben Cousin’s wardrobe, just how many v-neck t-shirts do u own an what else did u find while u were in there? Haha I have at least six v-neck t-shirts and a snazzy v-neck hoodie!

Rumor has it you have the nicest housemate in the region, list some of the things that she does for you, an is there anything that you do around the house in return?

Susie does the dishes, irons my v-necks, drives me into town when I want to go out and than leaves the light on for me when I get home.

I mow the lawns with my shirt off…

What was favorite footytrip, best footytrip moment?

Gold Coast with Leitchville/Gunbower. When I picked up two lovely ladies than got them to kiss each other!

Favourite movie? All three of the Mighty Ducks movies. Ducks fly together…

Favorite bands / music? Kings of Leon

Who is the best band you’ve seen live? Deadmau5

Have a beer with one famous person, who would it be? Megan Fox

Most embarrassing moment of your life, on or off footy field? Against Marong when I went off the ground with a suspected “broken leg”, turned out I had just busted a blood vessel.

Who was Randall Bone? Wazza’s great grandpa?

Both Hamilton boys inside a steel cage no rules, who wins? Cos he’s little, angry, and got a wicked beard.

Which Newbridge player would you pitch a tent with on Brokeback Mountain? Wazza, cos I could be the “Butch” and he’d be my “Bitch”.

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Adam Doyle

BEHIND THE PLAY WITH......Adam Doyle

Nicknames O'Doyle Rules, Hank (his stealth name, used whenever he did something wrong on while inebriated)

Number 14

Position Ruck

Family / significant others wife Eb, brother Ben and mum Lurch (Jeanette)

Occupation Boiler Maker

Previous clubs Wandella

What is your favourite Newbridge memory? Any of Josh Terrills antics. All the footytrips, a highlight was playing "Dick Tiggy" on the second Bondi trip.

Best Newbridge player you've seen? Brad Comer

Toughest opponent? Josh Bray from Murrabit always used to flog me

Favourite Terry O'Shea memory? Everytime we sing the song after a win, Terry has his own version that includes plenty of "hey hos"

Where was your favourite footytrip and what was your most memorable footy trip moment? The first Bondi trip. Shane Baker "Hubba Bubba" Phone. We'd had a big day at a pub an I saw Bakes was outside seemingly talking on a mobile phone, but I knew he had lost his an had been borrowing mine and mine was in my pocket, so I went outside to investigate, Bakes turns around and I saw he was talking into a packet of "Hubba Bubba bubblegum"!

If both of the Hamilton boys were locked in a steel cage, no holds barred fight, who would win? Alex, he'd fire up cos I reckon he's got that small man syndrome

Whats the best pickup line you've heard or used? Haha the best one I used was actually on my wife Eb when we met. It went like this,

Doyle: "Hi, whats your name?"

Eb: "Eb"

Doyle "Can I kiss you?"

Eb: "Yes"

= marriage.

If a movie was made about you, what would it be called and who would play you? 'O'Doyle Rules!' and either Eddie Murphy or Adam Sandler

Favourite movie? Eddie Murphy 'Delirious'

Favourite bands / music? Rage Against the Machine

If you could have a beer with one famous person who would it be? Adam Sandler

Most embarrassing moment of your life, on or off the footy field? Have to be the Newbridge Gift. (Kronky mentioned it in his interview, but failed to mention it was run in the nude!) Kronky had already got to the other end where the cans of beer were and as he turned I tried to steal his beer. There was a collision, and I fell, and valueing my nude knackers more than my face, I fell chin first on to the bitumen! I still have a scar under my chin from it!

Who was Randall Bone? Benny Metz?

Finally, which Newbridge footballer would you pitch a tent with on Brokeback Mountain? Definitly not Tully, probably Shevvy because I might be able to run away from him.

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Josh Miller

BEHIND THE PLAY WITH......Josh Miller

Nicknames Pog, Princess, Notorious, Texas Kid, D-Cup

Number 12

Position Centre half bench

Family / significant others missus Tam, Tex and Jeanette (mum and dad), brothers Sam & Todd

Occupation Surveyor

Previous clubs Newbridge through and through

What is your favourite Newbridge memory? Back to back U17 flags in 2000/01

Best Newbridge player you've seen? Joel "rock n roll" Dunn...wasn't the best but was flashy and freakish and I like that

Favourite Terry O'Shea memory? Tezza finally remembering my name!

Where was your favourite footytrip and what was your most memorable footy trip moment? Bondi. Mick Webb physically unable to eat a souvlaki - ask Daniel Holloway for an impersonation of it.

Congratulations on buying a house with Tam, who eats more food at home? Definitly me!

Have you met Todd's boyfriend and is he nice? Chad, he's a good hairdresser.

How does it feel to be Rick Flair's son? WOOOOOOOOO!

Favourite movie? Super Troopers

Favourite bands / music? Nick Kershaw

If you could have a beer with one famous person who would it be? Jonathan Brown, big tough country boy like me.

Most embarrassing moment of your life, on or off the footy field? Washing my Newbridge jumper in the clubrooms toilet because it was muddy.

Funniest (clean) joke you know? Bloke went to the Doctor to get a physical, the Doc told him "You've got to stop masturbating"..."Why?" the bloke asked. "Because I'm trying to give you a physical!" the Doc replied.

Who was Randall Bone? Easy Randall?

Finally, which Newbridge footballer would you pitch a tent with on Brokeback Mountain? Macca, I like my men hairy.

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Rob Gallagher

BEHIND THE PLAY WITH......Rob Gallagher

Nicknames Gall, Bobby, Shaggy Dick

Number 30

Position All Rounder

Family / significant others Wife Bec and baby Gall on the way. Col & Leonie (mum and dad), son in law of president Ron Trimble

Occupation Design draftsman

Previous clubs Dunolly, Kangaroo Flat

What is your favourite Newbridge memory? Too many. Winning the twos flag in 2001, undefeated U17's flag in 1998. Hawthorn winning flag in 09!

Best Newbridge player you've seen? Benny Milsom, used to love his freakish goals.

Toughest opponent? Ross Maxted from Calivil.

Favourite Terry O'Shea memory? When the twos won the flag in 2001 and the seniors lost Terry jumped on our bandwagon, ignoring Flanners. Tezza even came on the footytrip that year!

Where was your favourite footytrip and what was your most memorable footy trip moment? Geelong 2007 when the cats won the flag. Playing 'dick tiggy' at the Beach Hotel in Bondi was fun...

What's the secret to your electrifying pace? You try running with bow legs! It helped to chase down my peeping tom next door neighbour, don't need to say anymore...

Favourite movie? Two Hands

Favourite bands / music? The Killers, Oasis, Masterplan

Who's the best bands you've seen live? Robbie Williams and the Black Eyed Peas

If you could have a beer with one famous person who would it be? Rafael Nadal (I HOPE GALL KNOWS SPANISH!)

Most embarrassing moment of your life, on or off the footy field? Last month in the practice match at Newstead, kicked into the tree that was hanging over the ground!

You were once nicknamed John So on a footytrip because everyone likes you, is there anyone out there who doesn't like you, hates you? Haha I'm sure they're out there but I haven't met them yet...maybe my neighbour?

Finally, which Newbridge footballer would you pitch a tent with on Brokeback Mountain? Mark Holland, he's always the first to pat me on the arse after a goal, I've always suspected he might want more...

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Damien Kronk

BEHIND THE PLAY WITH........Kronky

Number: 34

Position: Dour backman, dashing wingman, flamboyant forward

Nicknames: Creature, The Foss

Occupation: Farmer

Family / significant others: Trish and Allan (mum and dad)

You've played at the club for a long time, how many games have you played and how many premierships? Not sure of exact number, 300 + though...Two reserves premierships

Favourite Newbridge memory? When they used to run the "Newbridge Gifts", which involved running from the pub toilets, grabbing a beer and running back with it. I won 5 in a row, the best one was when Adam Doyle had a big stack and split his chin.

Best Newbridge player you've seen? Scott Carson and Greg Barass

Your best Terry O'Shea memory? At the vote count couple of years ago when he went one on one with a giant earth ball, attempted to lay a tackle and came off second best.

Your known for always carrying injuries, what's some of the worse ones you've played with? Broken ribs, broken fingers. I once played a quarter with a broken arm flopping around.

A footytrip veteran, how many have you been on, what was your favourite and your best footy trip memory? 12 footytrips and counting I think? The best was a few years ago, the second trip to Bondi. We had met a fine young lady who was generous enough to show us around some of Sydney's finer adult entertainment clubs. During a 5 minute intermission, I asked the owner of the club whether our female friend could have a go up on stage. He didn't mind, but our friend was a bit nervous so I volunteered to go on stage with her. Minutes later we were performing our own "Full Monty" in front of cheering onlookers, a very unique experience in my life.

Now I know you've been playing for a long time, so how did you go changing from the flat punt to the drop punt? Haha I always preferred the stab pass.

Is it true you almost went to Calivil United one year? Why? Were you offered money, full forward position? Or were they just sick of your dirty tactics? I was just sick of them winning.

You own a mankini, worn at the ground one vote count day. Have you worn it anywhere else? Yes, on the "Barbie Barge" in Echuca. Its a houseboat you can hire and go up the Murray.

Finally, which Newbridge footballer would you pitch a tent with on Brokeback Mountain? Have to be Toddy Miller, cos he looks clean and I think he'd be gentle.

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Kristian Shevlin

BEHIND THE PLAY WITH......Kristian Shevlin

Nicknames Shev, Landfill, Two Meals

Number 2

Position Full Forward...though I like to think of myself as a Utility

Family / significant others wife Carmen, two sons Archer and Carter + ???

Occupation Dingo salesman

Previous clubs Barnawortha, Weddurburn, Golden Square, Bendigo Pioneers

Its well known your yet to achieve the ultimate success, exactly how many losing Grand Finals have you played in? Four

You love a goal, how many times have you kicked the ton and whats the most goals you've kicked in a single game? Kicked over 100 in a season 3 times, and once kicked 12 goals in a game...and 7 points!!!

What is your favourite Newbridge memory? Watching the 1993 senior flag

Best Newbridge player you've seen? Brett Gloury and Bert McCivor

Toughest opponent? Other then takeaway food? Brad Ryan from Birchip. Steven Oliver from Castlemaine once kicked 8 goals on me in 15 minutes...I never played in the backline again

Favourite Terry O'Shea memory? Just recently at his 40th birthday party. Ron Trimble started his speech "on behalf of the Newbridge footy club", his father Ken started his speech began with "on behalf of the O'Shea family"...so Terry decided to open his speech with "on behalf of ME..."

Your a footy trip veteran, how many have you been on, which was your favourite and what was your most memorable footy trip moment? Thirteen footytrips...hang on fourteen actually (went on two in the one year!) Best was in Sydney with the Weddurburn boys, where at the races one bloke won $4000 on a quaddie (no tip for any of his teammates though!)

Is the Newbridge forward line big enough to fit both you AND Sam Mildren's head in it? Definitly both heads, but not his head and my GUTS. As long as he keeps out of my 30m zone I'll be happy.

As a full forward you should know, who has delivered the ball into you the best? Shane Ward and Ben Rose up at Weddeburn, scored half my goals cos of those two blokes. At Newbridge I reckon a couple of the new blokes, Kingmarrrrrr and Wazza Porlisha will hit me lace out.

Well done on getting to 100 pints at our new away sponsor, The Rifle Brigade Hotel. Exactly how many pints did you down in your final sitting and can you remember the penultimate pint? Drank 17 pints...only needed 16 though! Was too pissed to ring the bell.

Congratulations of having a 3rd child on the way. But back to when Carter was about to be born, where were you and Carmen when she had to be raced to hospital for the birth? Haha we were at the "Crusty Demons Motorcross" at Albury. Everyone had been drinking so a quick round of "rock/paper/scissors" was conducted to decide who had to drive. A friend whod had 9 UDL's was the loser, gladly we all arrived safely!

Who finished the race first...the tortoise or Shevvy? The way im going at the moment...definitly the tortoise

What's the funniest (clean) joke you know? What is a pirate's favourite letter? a "P", cos it's an "R" with only one leg!

Finally, which Newbridge footballer would you pitch a tent with on Brokeback Mountain? Well definitly not Dustin "Thumper" Cluff...maybe Dazza Holmes cos I know he's experienced and would treat me right.

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POS	TEAM	PTS
1	Bridgewater	54
2	Newbridge	44
3	Pyramid Hill	44
4	BL Serpentine	44
5	Calivil United	42
6	Marong	32
7	YCW	16
8	Mitiamo	12
9	Inglewood	0