New Year’s Q&A: Football stars and youngsters answer some New Year’s inspired questions
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The end of the year is always a time for both reflection on what has come and pondering what is to come in the future. We asked some of your favourite AFL players what they’re looking forward to in 2023 and some of their New Year’s resolutions.
Mason Cox (Collingwood)
1 New Year’s resolution:
Buy a house. Since getting citizenship I want to commit to being in Australia long term.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
Cutting out sugar. I lasted about one day before I broke and went to Messina. Some things are reasonable and then there are others that are just irrational.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Radio and Media. Since starting the Podcast “The Mason Cox Show” I have loved the experience and want to devote more spare time to that industry.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year and why?
AFL. It is about time the rest of the world finds out about the best sport going round and I might have a bit up my sleeve for that so watch this space.
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
Collingwood and Carlton face off in the finals.
Jake Bowey (Melbourne)
1 New Year’s resolution:
Move out of home.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
10K run a day for a month.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Ten Pin Bowling.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year?
Min Woo Lee.
Chad Wingard (Hawthorn)
1 New Year’s resolution:
I’m pretty keen to volunteer for some more charities in 2023.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
I tried to do a year without a milkshake a few years back. I think I had failed by February.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
A few of the boys are into their yoga. I wouldn’t mind getting in on that this year.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year?
I think my man Ja Morant at the Memphis Grizzlies will win the NBA MVP.
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
Odell Beckham leads the Dallas Cowboys to Super Bowl win.
Logan McDonald (Sydney)
1 New Year’s resolution:
Give up on Nick Blakey.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
Never making one.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Golf.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year?
Kylian Mbappe.
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
Hopefully it’s “Swans go one better.”
Lachie Ash (GWS)
1 New Year’s resolution:
General tidiness – I’m pretty organised and disciplined and those sorts of things, but my housemates would probably argue I could be a little tidier at home.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
I did try to give up alcohol for the whole year when I was 18, but I didn’t last very long unfortunately.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Golf – I do play already with a few of the boys, but I want to take it up more seriously.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year and why?
Tom Green. He’s a superstar already but he’s going to have an even bigger year next year.
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
‘Zero to Hero’s’ early in the season because the Giants are going to come into 2023 flying.
Brandon Ellis (Gold Coast)
1 New Year’s resolution:
Teach Jeremy Sharp how to brush his teeth.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
Give up red wine for a year – I love it too much!
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Take Rowelly’s spot at stoppages.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year?
Wil Powell – He’s bulked up to the max!
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
The Gold Coast Suns are premiers!
Charlie Cameron (Brisbane Lions)
1 New Year’s resolution:
Walk my dogs more.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
Do more calf raises – hate doing them and mine still didn’t get as big as Lachie Neale’s calves.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Reading a book.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year?
Aaron Wilkins in golf.
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
Dolphins record more wins than the Broncos.
Ben Hobbs (Essendon)
1 New Year’s resolution:
Less time on my phone.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
World Peace.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Ice Skating.
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
Sam Draper continues to over exaggerate his image.
Mitch Hinge (Adelaide Crows)
1 New Year’s resolution:
A big 2023 campaign.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
I don’t usually make them.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Fishing.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year?
Luke Pedlar.
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
Gather Round reminds everyone SA is the best state in Australia!
Ryan Burton (Port Adelaide)
1 New Year’s resolution:
Do more charity work. Been hard with Covid over the last couple of years but keen to get involved more.
2 Worst New Year’s resolution you’ve made?
Wake up early and go for a walk. Lasted a couple of weeks and got sick of it.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Eight ball. Got a little crew at the club who are keen to start playing more.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year?
Min Woo Lee, a golfer. Starting to play some really good golf and I think he can start winning tournaments on the world stage.
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
Adelaide becomes the number one city in the country after “Gather Round” and the Liv Golf tournament.
Jack Hayes (St Kilda)
1 New Year’s resolution:
Get a girlfriend.
2 Worst new year’s resolution you’ve made?
Giving up alcohol – didn’t last long at a three-day music festival.
3 One hobby you want to take up next year?
Playing guitar.
4 Who will take world sport by storm this year?
Nick Kyrgios – will win the Australian Open and be top 10 in the world.
5 One headline we’ll read this year:
Nick Coffield is back and better than ever.
DO YOU AGREE WITH THESE AFL STARS’ CHRISTMAS PREFERENCES?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
The AFL world rests to celebrate the holiday season.
However, these AFL players aren’t pleased with some of their Christmas prezzies over the years.
But are their gift-giving skills much better? You be the judge.
Nathan Murphy (Collingwood)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
Definitely a ‘Hasbulla’ pillow to my sister
The worst gift you’ve received?
John Cena pyjamas because I wanted Randy Orton ones instead
What do you want this year?
I’d like a new roommate for a present because Jack Ginnivan is a nuisance (kidding!)
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Torquay beach
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
This summer I’ll be streaming the BBL
Favourite Christmas tune?
Would have to be Last Christmas
Favourite Christmas movie?
A toss up between Elf and Love Actually
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
A feast cooked by my aunty with pork, ham and chicken, roast veggies and some serious slices and cakes that can’t be denied
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Consists of a run with a mate that goes for long enough that makes me feel like I deserve some dessert.
Kade Chandler (Melbourne)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
I gave my brother his own wallet which he already owned
The worst gift you’ve received?
My own wallet from my brother which I already owned
What do you want this year?
Jocks and socks
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Back home on the farm
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
Waiting patiently every Monday to watch Yellowstone
Favourite Christmas tune?
Anything country music all the time
Favourite Christmas movie?
Elf
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
All sorts of roast meat and seafood and Nanna’s pudding
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Absolutely nothing, although Boxing Day I’ll have to go for a jog to work off Nanna’s pudding
Errol Gulden (Sydney)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
2023 Swans Membership
The worst gift you’ve received?
Lynx Africa
What do you want this year?
Liverpool to win the Champions League
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Anywhere in Europe
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
Breaking Bad
Favourite Christmas tune?
How to Make Gravy – Paul Kelly
Favourite Christmas movie?
Elf
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
BBQ and Seafood
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Early morning run with the whole family
Mitch Hinge (Adelaide)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
I got a full set of cricket gear when I was nine years old.
The worst gift you’ve received?
I’ve never received a bad gift!
What do you want this year?
A big 2023 campaign
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Back home to Mundulla on the farm
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
I’m currently reading Let Go by Hugh van Cuylenburg
Favourite Christmas tune?
Mistletoe by Justin Bieber
Favourite Christmas movie?
Home Alone
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
Ham, fish and prawns
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Whatever program Darren Burgess has prescribed
Darcy Byrne-Jones (Port Adelaide)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
A cabin holiday
The worst gift you have received?
Just for men hair colour
What do you want this year?
Socks
Best Christmas holiday destination?
New York
What are you streaming this summer?
The Boys
Favourite Christmas tune?
Jingle bells
Favourite Christmas movie?
Elf
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
Meat, veggies, Christmas pudding, beers
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Do as little as possible
Rebecca Webster (Geelong Cats)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
Skydiving tickets
The worst gift you’ve received?
Nail polish remover
What do you want this year?
Drink bottle
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Home (Benalla)
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
Gossip girl
Favourite Christmas tune?
Santa tell me
Favourite Christmas movie?
The Grinch
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
Hot meat, salads and prawns
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Morning walk/run
Mitch Lewis (Hawthorn)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
We did Hope in a Suitcase last year at the club, where we gave a child in foster care a suitcase full of goodies. That was pretty cool.
The worst gift you’ve received?
Mum once gave me a T-shirt that I literally wouldn’t be seen dead in. Love you though, Mum.
What do you want this year?
A new golf swing. I’m not happy with my form at the moment.
Best Christmas holiday destination?
I would love to go to New York for Christmas. That’s on the bucket list.
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
My show at the moment is Derry Girls, inspired my ex-teammate Connor Glass. It’s a ripper!
Favourite Christmas tune?
It has to be All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey. Instant classic.
Favourite Christmas movie?
You can’t go wrong with Elf around Christmas. I reckon it’s on TV about 10 times in that week of Christmas too.
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
Ham, ham and more ham. Maybe a bit of eggnog too!
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Backyard cricket with the fam gives me enough of a workout on Christmas Day!
Lachie Neale (Brisbane)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
Puppy
The worst gift you’ve received?
Skydiving. Couldn’t do it!
What do you want this year?
Jocks and socks
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Japan
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
Shoe dog
Favourite Christmas tune?
Christmas is all around
Favourite Christmas movie?
Love Actually
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
Ham, prawns, turkey
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Eating and sleeping, enjoy Christmas Day with family and get to work Boxing Day.
Aaron Cadman (GWS)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
Maybe a T-shirt for my brother?
The worst gift you’ve received?
Some clothes – my nan got them for me one year, but they were about three sizes too small.
What do you want this year?
A hoverboard.
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Bundalong – all my family and friends are there and we always have a good time.
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
Love Island.
Favourite Christmas tune?
Mariah Carey, All I want for Christmas – can’t go wrong.
Favourite Christmas movie?
The Grinch.
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
Ham sandwich.
Christmas Day fitness routine?
A hundred 100’s (one hundred, 100m sprints) in the morning
Ben Ainsworth (Gold Coast)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
Bought a watch for my girlfriend Liv
The worst gift you’ve received?
Beach Towel when I was a kid – I was pretty flat about it.
What do you want this year?
New putter
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Wilsons Promontory
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
Sir Alex Ferguson’s book
Favourite Christmas tune?
Mariah Carey – All I want for Christmas is you
Favourite Christmas movie?
Elf & The Grinch
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
A seafood spread and a fresh ham
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Whatever Alex Rigby sets for us – usually something tough!
Tom Highmore (St Kilda)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
Motorola Razr in 2010
The worst gift you’ve received?
Socks and jocks that didn’t fit
What do you want this year?
Louis Vuitton watch
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Canberra
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
Fred Again
Favourite Christmas tune?
Silent Night at Carols by Candelight
Favourite Christmas movie?
Die Hard
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
Christmas ham
Christmas Day fitness routine?
100 x 100m on the minute
Sam Durham (Essendon)
What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve given?
Basketball hoop when I was younger
The worst gift you’ve received?
Lynx Africa pack
What do you want this year?
PS5 – like everyone else that can’t get one
Best Christmas holiday destination?
Would love to do a white Christmas
What are you reading/streaming this summer?
Love Island is getting to crunch time
Favourite Christmas tune?
Has to be one of Michael Buble’s songs
Favourite Christmas movie?
Any of Home Alone
What’s for lunch on Christmas Day?
Christmas ham and some Champers
Christmas Day fitness routine?
Run in the morning so you don’t feel as bad having a few throughout the day
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