I think it's a great opportunity to pit yourself against the best players in the country. It's a great celebration for the AFL at the MCG, with hopefully 100,000 people. So it's a fantastic opportunity for any player to be involved in the match.
2 - How do you expect the match to be played?
A lot of these types of games in the past, such as state games, have been free-flowing and I don't think there will be a lot of tagging or anything like that. There should be some good, fast, high-scoring footy.
3 - Where does this match rank in your career?
I don't think it would override playing for the Richmond footy club, but certainly it will be a big thrill to get out there and play on the MCG. So it'll be right up there as far as memories go - if I get selected.
4 - Which players are you most looking forward to playing with?
All of the guys really. They're all fantastic players in their own right, but in the forward line to play with the likes of [Lance] Franklin and [Matthew] Pavlich will be great.
5 - Which opposition players are you looking forward to taking on?
[Richmond teammates] Kane [Johnson] and Nathan [Foley] are in the squad, so if any of us get a game, it'll be great to have that experience and share it together.
6 - What are you favourite State of Origin or representative matches as a fan?
Growing up in Tasmania, I remember Tassie beating Victoria down in Hobart in 1990 and guys like Alastair Lynch, 'Benny' [Brendan] Gale, Michael Gale and [Darrin] Pritchard all played in that game. Wwe were down there watching it and I just remember it was huge. Beating Victoria in Hobart was fantastic and the North Hobart Oval was packed. I'll never forget that day.
7 - What are your favourite State of Origin or representative matches as a player?
It's a great chance to play with the great players. I played against Victoria the MCG and playing with and against the best players in the country was the main thing I took out of it. I also played Teal Cup with and against the likes of David Neitz, Michael Voss, [Peter] 'Spida' Everitt and Mark Ricciuto, and there are heaps more to mention. It was great going away on those carnivals and you always wondered if you would get to play in the AFL from there. Fortunately, in a few years time I did and it was great seeing others from the carnival playing in the AFL. It was a fantastic experience.
8 - Would you like to see State of Origin or representative matches played every season or on a more regular basis?
I think this will be a good test. If this is a success, the AFL will definitely have a look at bringing it back and I know the players are right behind this game. Everyone I've spoken to can't wait to play the game, so if the players get behind it and the fans turn up, I'm sure it'll make a comeback.
9 - Who is your tip for the Allen Aylett Medal for best on ground?
It has to be a Dream Team player and the way Franklin is playing at the moment, if we can get the ball into him, I think he'd be a good pick.
10 - Who will win the match?
The Dream Team by five goals.
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