Brendon Goddard: Pretty difficult at the start, but it has become easier ... school is very important.
lenny_rules: Is there much pressure on you being the number 1 draft pick?
Brendon Goddard: Only the pressure that I put on myself. Down at the Club I am just another player trying to play senior footy.
saints2005: Have you at least been able to settle in and call St Kilda home now?
Brendon Goddard: For sure!
lenny_rules: What club did you play for as a junior?
Brendon Goddard: Under 10 - Under 14 West End.
saintorsinner: Who is the toughest player you have had to match up against?
Brendon Goddard: Chris Tarrant.
riccardo: What is the best part of being an AFL player?
Brendon Goddard: Making a career out of the game I love playing.
Stk2003: What position do you like playing best? I think you would be great on the wing.
Brendon Goddard: Have to say in the back line or half forward.
Romy: With football and study taking up most of your time, how do you relax?
Brendon Goddard: Play golf and shopping.
mac: Do you see yourself as a long term Sainter? We all love you!
Brendon Goddard: At this stage ... yes!
Guest75427: How are the rest of the team handling the injuries?
Brendon Goddard: We look at it as bad luck, but everyone trained today including Aaron.
riccardo: What is it like being asked for autographs and stuff?
Brendon Goddard: It was a bit weird at the start, but you can't really knock anyone back.
low__life: How do you feel about playing AFL now? Do you still get nervous?
Brendon Goddard: Yes, but I have a routine before the games I stick to.
danni_luvs_riewoldt: Hey Brendon! Do you have a girlfriend?
Brendon Goddard: Not at the moment.
riccardo: What is it like to travel interstate to play?
Brendon Goddard: It is a new experience. It puts a bit more stress on the body than in a normal week.
ilove: What subjects are you doing at school?
Brendon Goddard: English, Health, Physical Education and Art.
gods_daughter: What sort of car do you have?
Brendon Goddard: A Forester ... I got my P's a few weeks ago.
lenny_rox: What are your career plans outside of footy?
Brendon Goddard: I would like to go to University and become a Physical Education teacher.
saintoffire: What is your nickname at the Club?
Brendon Goddard: Gargamel - the boys reckon I look like him (off the Smurfs).
saintboy: What other sports did you play while growing up?
Brendon Goddard: Cricket, basketball and netball (mixed).
verysaintly: Which players do you most admire at St Kilda?
Brendon Goddard: Lenny and Aaron.
TC: Do you think you may need to have a break for a week later in the season?
Brendon Goddard: I don't see it as a bad idea. Everyone enjoyed the week off.
gods_daughter: Who are your favourite mates at the Club?
Brendon Goddard: Clarke, Maguire, Houlihan - the young guys mostly.
saintboy: What do you eat before a game?
Brendon Goddard: Toast, then if it is an afternoon game I go to Subway a couple of hours before.
lenny_rules: What is your pre-game routine?
Brendon Goddard: We have a set team pre-game routine, including massage and light warm-up. I used to have little personal routines ... I always try to go out last - socks pulled up and jumper out!
CrYSSiE_18: What has been your highlight or most memorable moment so far in your AFL career?
Brendon Goddard: My first game and the game against Brisbane.
saint_18: Has anyone told you that you play a bit like James Hird?
Brendon Goddard: That is very nice.
peter_robson: When do you believe the Saints have a realistic chance of winning the Premiership?
Brendon Goddard: We would like to think we could win one this year or next!
riccardo: How do the players deal with any media hype?
Brendon Goddard: Try to take it easy and try to avoid it.
peter_robson: What do you think of Grant Thomas as a coach?
Brendon Goddard: I wasn't sure when I first got there, but now I know where he wants the team to go. He wants the best!
saint_18: Do you think we will retain all of our young stars for awhile?
Brendon Goddard: I think because we are such a close knit group we would all want to stick together.
lannis: Do you think that Trent Knobel will play this weekend?
Brendon Goddard: He trained today, but no promises.
CrYSSiE_18: What is your middle name?
Brendon Goddard: James.
lenny_rox: Any ideas on who will be Captain if Hamill misses again?
Brendon Goddard: Lenny.
Austinns_Honey: Brendon, a lot of us have noticed we have a major goal kicking problem ... what is the team doing to correct this?
Brendon Goddard: Nothing special - I don't see it as a problem.
saints2004: Can we beat Melbourne on the weekend? It is really a must win game.
Brendon Goddard: Pretty confident, but they have a point to prove so it will be a pretty tough game.
ilove: Do you have any pets?
Brendon Goddard: At home I had a cat called Yoda.
Super-Saint: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Brendon Goddard: Three sisters and a brother.
NiCkI: How far off is Max Hudghton from coming back to the Saints?
Brendon Goddard: From what I have heard he will play this week.
sainter18: What’s your favourite food?
Brendon Goddard: Pasta.
ilove: Was it hard not being drafted by the Blues?
Brendon Goddard: At first, but certainly not now!
Brendon Goddard: Thanks for all the great comments and all the questions. See you later!
