INSIDER: Simon, congrats on your 200 games - what stands out the most in your time North Ballarat?

SIMON MCCARTIN: The People, friendships and relationships made along the way

INSIDER: You would have seem some quality around the comp - give me your best 4?

SM: Jason McNamara, Jarrod Edwards, Dan Jordan, Brett Bewley

INSIDER: Your boys have had no luck on the injury front this year - who can we expect to see again this year?

SM: Riley Polkinghorne, Elliot Lamb, Ryan Hobbs, Mal White, Fletcher Loader.

INSIDER: How's the hammy mate, little tweak against Redan - will you be right for week one of the finals?

SM: Feeling ok, tipping week two of the finals!

INSIDER: Share 3 qualities outgoing coach Brendan McCartney has brought to the club over his four seasons...

SM: Fast tracking junior development, Fundamental awareness, Non-negotiable contest.

INSIDER: North Ballarat have a reputation for being really competitive around the ball regardless of personnel - is that from training or just nature of the beast ie player?

SM: Training – Maccas’ theme/MO is stepping in)

INSIDER: Who is your harshest critic in the family?

SM: Dad

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

SM: Cricket

INSIDER: Given your association with Ciaron Maher racing can you recommend us two to follow this Spring Carnival?

SM: Epimiles and Southport Tycoon

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

SM: Reggie Palmer

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

SM: Hugh Trigg

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

SM: Will Quinlan

INSIDER: Favorite ground to play on away from Mars Stadium?

SM: Eastern Oval

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

SM: Murray Loader

INSIDER: Are you a footy head - how do you consume your footy each week?

SM: 5/10 - less now. I stay in touch with local footy on socials.

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

SM: Honey Soy Chicken stir fry!

INSIDER: Invite 5 people whoever you like to sit at the dinner table with you.....

SM: Scott Pendlebury, Bart Cummings, Michael Jordan, Darren Weir, Roger Federer.

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

SM: Brayden Purchase

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

SM: Ned Nash

INSIDER: Name a player that has any unusual, weird superstitions ahead of game time...

SM: Brock Leonard has to stand next to me every time before my final gee up!

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

SM: Collingwood, Scott Pendlebury.

INSIDER: Biggest threat to North Ballarat winning the flag?

SM: Melton

INSIDER: Henderson medal tip?

SM: Brett Bewley

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

SM: Brett Bewley (Darley), Bryson McDougall (East Point), Lachie Watkins (Melton)

INSIDER: Can we expect to see you go round again next year enroute to 250 games perhaps?

SM: Next year sure - don't know about the 250!