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At the Bar with Darren Leonard


At The Bar

Presented By

#15

  • Club:
    Darley
  • Age:
    32
  • Games:
    254
  • Previous Clubs:
    Darley Juniors
  • Occupation:
    Plumber
  • Hobbies:
    Family time & getaways
  • Footy Highlight:
    2015 & 2017 BFNL Premierships

INSIDER: Congratulations on your career Daz, how are the motivational levels right now amid finals?

Darren Leonard: Extremely high, very excited for the footy club.

INSIDER: What has Dan Jordan brought to the club in his two seasons?

DL: Calm approach, he’s a bit quirky and good banter

INSIDER: Are you afforded any favours on the training front given you're in the twilight of your career?

DL: No, not really - had to train after Christmas and still battling for my spot!

INSIDER: When Darley didn't win a game in 2021, did you think of giving it away or was that a kicker to go around again and chase redemption/team success if you like?

DL: Definitely go again, couldn't finish on a note like that!

INSIDER: What's becoming a father done for the way you see footy?

DL: Balance

INSIDER: Who of the departed Devils over the journey are among the best you've seen?

DL: Brian Graham, Steve Kennedy, Zak Butters

INSIDER: What are two non-negotiables playing under Dan Jordan?

DL: Play your role and blitz pressure.

INSIDER: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no footy?

DL: Water skiing

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?

DL: Mace Cousins

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

DL: Will Johnson

INSIDER: Who at Darley would you like kicking for goal after the siren to win you a game of footy?

DL: Shane Page

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 30m?

DL: Mitch Ward

INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?

DL: Lorissa Edwards

INSIDER: Who is the last person you would want to share a room with on a footy trip?

DL: Grug! Harley Inglis

INSIDER: Who at the club thinks they're funnier than they really are?

DL: Dimmi!

INSIDER: Biggest threat to Darley for the flag?

DL: Melton

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

DL: BBQ - got it covered!

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

DL: Duncan Cadman

INSIDER: Who is DJ's favorite player?

DL: Duncan Cadman - there's some special connection going on there!!

INSIDER: Who's your biggest footy critic?

DL: BL, my Dad - can talk!

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

DL: Carlton, Zak Butters!

INSIDER: If you could add three players from other BFNL clubs to your list, who would you pick?

DL: Tony Lockyer (Sebastopol), Isaac Grant (Redan), Harry Minton-Connell (Sunbury)

INSIDER; Will this be your last season?

DL: Not sure!