At the Bar with Khy Jess
#41
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Club:Redan
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Age:19
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Preferred Position:Midfield
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Previous Clubs:Balranald juniors / GWV Rebels
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Occupation:Electrician
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Footy Highlight:Redan U/17 Premiership
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Hobbies:Camping and the Outdoors
INSIDER: Welcome Khy, you're racking up some serious numbers in just your first full season of senior footy - have VFL or AFL clubs shown any interest - where are you at with your footy?
KHY JESS: Gary Learmonth (Coach) is having a crack for me so we'll see
INSIDER: It's noted you predominately kick the footy compared to handballing - is that planned or purely coincidence?
KJ: I guess I stick to my strengths (kicking). Handball numbers and improvement will come.
INSIDER: Tell us about your experienced midfield partner in crime, Lachie George, and what he's done for your footy?
KJ: Big influence, taught me a fair bit. I just feed off him!
INSIDER: Quick one on the number choice - why #41?
KJ: I had #2 but ruined that jumper so I’ve copped #41 since.
INSIDER: Are you related to former Richmond champ of the 70s and 80s, Jim Jess?
KJ: Yes, Jim is my Pop (Granddad).
INSIDER: There was a big spruik around Lachie Bond at the start of the year - what makes him so talented?
KJ: Athletic and strong 1v1.
INSIDER: Name the #1 non-negotiable we would expect Gary Learmonth to write first on the white board?
KJ: Discipline
INSIDER: Take us through your interleague experience - how was it?
KJ: I loved it, great experience. The team worked well together. I'm well up for doing it again next year.
INSIDER: Hypothetically speaking, how would the Under 23 BFNL team fare if it were a team in the BFNL?
KJ: Close to going all of the way - we'd give it a shake at least!
INSIDER: Who is the most underrated player at the club?
KJ: Rudie Forde
INSIDER: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no footy?
KJ: Tennis
INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?
KJ: Rudie Forde
INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?
KJ: Bailey McKay
INSIDER: Who (at Redan) would you like kicking for goal after the siren to win you a game of footy?
KJ: Lachie Bond
INSIDER: Are you a footy head? Rank yourself out of 10, tell us how you consume your local footy..
KJ: 6/10. I have an interest in most stuff that's posted.
INSIDER: Who is the quickest in the team over 20m?
KJ: Nathan Leow
INSIDER: What is your favorite ground to play on away from City Oval?
KJ: Eastern Oval
INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?
KJ: Gary Learmonth
INSIDER: Invite 5 of favorite celebs to the Dinner table - take your pick..
KJ: Mike Tyson, Tom Brady, Dusty Martin, Roger Federer, Mohammed Ali.
INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?
KJ: Lasagne
INSIDER: What tv series would you recommend for us this Winter?
KJ: Prison Break (Stan)
INSIDER: Which one of the following most relates to you - Reader, viewer, gamer, commentator, raver?
KJ: Commentator!
INSIDER: Who from the playing group would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?
KJ: Harry Lawson
INSIDER: Do any of the boys have annoying habits or superstitions they repeat before matches?
KJ: Liam Farnsworth - Niggly, pushing everyone before games - drives everyone mad!
INSIDER: Who is your number one footy critic?
KJ: Dad
INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?
KJ: Richmond, Dustin Martin
INSIDER: Who do you think will win the BFNL flag?
KJ: Melton
INSIDER: If you could have three players from other BFNL clubs join Redan who would you recruit?
KJ: Brett Bewley (Darley), Matty Johnston (East Point), Billy Myers (Darley).