INSIDER: St Joseph’s (GFNL) has been a resourceful AFL hunting ground for talent over the years. Have you played with anyone who have gone on to the highest level?

TOM ZAMPATTI: Sam Walsh (Carlton), Tom McCartin (Sydney)

INSIDER: So why the move to Lakers?

TZ: I'm best mates with Angus Gove and Brayden Helyar - we went to Uni together.

INSIDER: How are you enjoying your time, glad you made the move?

TZ: I'm loving it, good vibe, developing young group. Good foundation for future on-field success

INSIDER: There was much speculation about your knee ahead of your first game in Lakers’ colours. What actually happened?

TZ: I did my ACL for a second time on Anzac day 2022. No luck at all!

INSIDER: You're now playing and going well, what were your first impressions of the BFNL?

TZ: Pretty good standard, grounds and facilities are better in the BFNL, similar levels in top-end talent. GFNL has more depth in playing lists (the bottom six).

INSIDER: Who wins GFNL or BFNL?

TZ: Tough question. Put it this way, I reckon Melton and Darley would play finals but not win it.

INSIDER: What are three non-negotiables we would expect you to write on the whiteboard?

TZ: Play your role, Consistency, Tempo

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

TZ: Bailey Thompson

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

TZ: Bailey Ryan

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

TZ: NOT Angus Gove!

INSIDER: Favorite ground to play on away from Lake Wendouree?

TZ: Eastern Oval

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

TZ: Gav Maher

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

TZ: Bailey Thompson

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

TZ: Chicken Enchiladas

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

TZ: Angus Gove

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

TZ: Richmond, Dustin Martin

INSIDER: Tip for the BFNL flag?

TZ: Darley

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

TZ: Brett Bewley (Darley), Jordy Johnston (East Point), Ryan Carter (Melton).