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At the Bar with Brett Faulkhead


At The Bar

Presented By

  • Club:
    Darley
  • Role:
    Senior Women's Coach
  • Age:
    61
  • Previous Clubs:
    Bacchus Marsh
  • Footy Highlight:
    2023 BFLW Premiership
  • Occupation:
    Administration
  • Hobbies:
    Gardening

INSIDER: Congratulations on making it back to the Grand Final - do I sense a healthy rivalry developing between Darley and Redan?

BRETT FAULKHEAD: We respect Redan, great rivalry. We lift a little more for Redan!

INSIDER: How has your club embraced the women’s program?

BF: Full support from the club. Pathway will expand with U/19 addition

INSIDER: Is external interest in the women’s game on the rise ie crowds?

BF: Slowly - needs greater coverage

INSIDER: What does women's footy need to fast track its development?

BF: More teams, AFL grass roots support

INSIDER: Name the #1 non-negotiable we would expect you to write first on the white board?  

BF: Have fun, respect for each other

INSIDER: Who is the most under rated player at the club?

BF: Charlotte Hill

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

BF: Table tennis

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

BF: Maddie Lister

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

BF: Matilda Rawlings

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

BF: Kim Bessell

INSIDER: Who is the quickest in the team over 20m?

BF: Macy Le Huray

INSIDER: What is your favourite ground to play on away from home?

BF: City Oval

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

BF: Ben Skinner

INSIDER: Describe your coaching experience in 5 words or less?

BF: Enjoyable, challenging, entertaining, rewarding, exciting

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

BF: Spaghetti

INSIDER: What tv series would you recommend for us this Spring?

BF: Yellowstone

INSIDER: Invite 3 of your favorite celebs to dinner - take your pick?

BF: Paul Newman, Jack Steele, Ben Skinner

INSIDER: Who from the playing group would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

BF: Madalyn Clarke

INSIDER: Do any of the girls have annoying habits or superstitions they repeat before matches?

BF: Not really, each to their own

INSIDER: Who is your team’s number one fan?

BF: Lorissa Edwards

INSIDER: Favorite AFLW club and player?

BF: St Kilda, Georgia Patrikios