At the Bar with Brett Faulkhead
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Club:Darley
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Role:Senior Women's Coach
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Age:61
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Previous Clubs:Bacchus Marsh
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Footy Highlight:2023 BFLW Premiership
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Occupation:Administration
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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