Former Brisbane, Carlton and Collingwood ruckman Cameron Wood wins on The Chase Australia

A FORMER journeyman AFL ruckman popped up on a popular quiz show on Monday — and ended up taking home the cash.

Former AFL ruckman Cameron Wood celebrates with fellow contestants after winning on The Chase Australia.

IT was a simple enough start to an episode of game show The Chase Australia, as the contestants introduced themselves.

“Hi, I’m Cameron, I’m studying to be a teacher,” one began.

“After playing 11 years in the AFL.”

Suddenly his remarkable height made more sense. It was ex-Brisbane, Collingwood and Carlton ruckman Cameron Wood, of course.

The journeyman — who retired at the end of the 2016 season — made an appearance on the quiz show on Monday afternoon and, contrary to what some would expect from a footy player, was successful.

Winners are grinners 😀💰 let me know when you want to go to the footy too @anne_hegerty 🏉🌭 #TheChaseAus #TheGoverness #thankgodforpeter #YTB https://t.co/l0X0RmoWRE

— Cameron Wood (@probably_wood) October 23, 2017

Congratulations to our winning team! 👏 #TheChaseAus pic.twitter.com/sxcCudwEqL

— The Chase Australia (@THECHASEAUS) October 23, 2017

After pointing out that he was still playing local footy for Avondale Heights, Wood took on quizmaster Andrew O’Keefe and performed solidly, earning $10,000 for his team.

He then flirted with ‘The Governess’ — suggesting he could take her to an AFL match — before successfully making his way through into the final round.

“A little bit of guessing going on there,” The Governess suggested.

Cameron Wood celebrates a goal while playing for Carlton. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

In the end, Wood wasn’t best on ground, but was a solid contributor as his three-man team won $38,000 — money he said he’ll spend on taking his mum on a cruise up the Alaskan coast.

Not bad for an afternoon’s work.

Originally published as Former Brisbane, Carlton and Collingwood ruckman Cameron Wood wins on The Chase Australia