Q: What sports do you follow outside of the AFL?
A: I follow basketball, so the NBA, a bit. Dallas just winning the Championship was good ... yeah mainly basketball.

Q: Which AFL team did you barrack for as a kid?
A: I barracked for Essendon, because my brother did.

Q: Who do you share a room with on road trips?
A: We actually get our own rooms so that's a bit of a bonus... I know Collingwood don't.

Q: What are you listening to on your iPod at the moment?
A: A bit of 'Rise Against', their sort of a rock band...

Q: What's your worst habit around the house?
A: My room, probably leaving towels on the ground, I know my mum used to hate it. And the dishes, I hate doing the dishes.

Q: What's your signature Masterchef dish?
A: Probably lasagna - it's my favourite.

Q: Best advice you've ever been given?
A: 'Back yourself' - from my dad.

Q: What is the worst thing a coach has said to you?
A: Geez, I haven't had many bad coaches, I've been pretty lucky.

Q: Who's your tip for the 2011 NAB Rising Star?
A: I think Dyson Heppell, he's been in really good form this year so I think he's a good chance.