At the Bar with Darren Leonard
#15
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Club:Darley
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Age:32
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Games:254
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Previous Clubs:Darley Juniors
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Occupation:Plumber
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Hobbies:Family time & getaways
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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!