Joined March July 13, 2005.
Forum member number: 1586

Describe yourself in 25 words or less:
Passionate about all things NZ, expat for far too long, money hungry with a ridiculous drive to prove myself at everything, despite the fact I'm rather shit at everything.

What international rugby team do you support and why?
All Blacks off course, born and raised in NZ to a kiwi rugby-loving mum & dad... I'd have neutered if I'd been anything else

What Super 14 team do you support and why?
Chiefs! Went to uni in Hamilton and went to just about all home rugby matches I could. Fantastic memories, great fans, great times. I also prefer supporting the teams which don't do as well...  It makes winning that much sweeter.

What's the biggest challenge facing rugby?
Far too many laws, getting new fans into the game at the grass root levels.

Who was the game's greatest ever player?
Probably not the greatest player ever 'cos I've only been a religious follower the last 20 years, but I can't think of more skilful players than Stephen Larkham/Richie McCaw. If I had to go one, then Larkham it is.

How about non-NZ players? Who were/are the greatest?
Gregan was superb, Van Der Westhuizen, Martin Johnson, Serge Blanco, BOD (I know we love to hate him, but he's a superb player). I'll also put Zinny here as I chose an Aussie as my number 1. Special mention to Frank Bunce, but he's more of a favourite than a great.

The best match you have ever seen?
Absolutely no question. Waikato vs Auckland 1997 shield challenge at Eden Park. Waikato won it, we sneaked onto a bus & it was a 4 hour party back to Hamiltron. Just amazing amazing day.

The best try you have ever seen?
Individual is Cullen's vs the Tah's for the canes, but fave is Tana's first try in the second lions game. It just sent a message that nobody in the media could match given the previous weeks events. Oh yeah, and the fact that Carter skinned wonder boy Henson.

What position did you play, if you played, in rugby?
Have been 5'9.5" since I was 13, so originally lock, then flanker, then wing then water boy & finally left right out.

What do you like about the Silverfern?
The NZ centric discussion with international flavour. I love the opinions of the intl guys & the passionate NZ folks with good views of rugby elsewhere.

How could the site be improved?
More Intl posters. Been a bit of an exodus with few replacements.

Who's your favourite poster?
I have no idea why, but I think it's Dodge. Tend to go out of the way to see what he's got to say. Big ups to Jury, Luigi, TB (bet this shocks ya), Lee Grant Davidav& Scorz. I do miss Phooey too. I like posters who have different ideas & discuss them & acknowledge the other p.o.v. I hate people who can't agree to disagree.

Who's the worst poster?
Baron Silas Greenback & then daylight. Honestly, there are other opinions out there with merit other than yours & thinly disguised insults are not what makes a discussion.

How could the game of rugby be improved?
One set of rules for all, one set of interpretations for referees.

What rugby player would you turn gay for?
Erm, yeah... how the fuck do you answer this? Probably some chinese fella as there's a rumour they have smaller members, so maybe it won't hurt so much.

Non-rugby questions now:
Favourite music?
Depends on mood, but anything with a guitar. Metallica, Gunners, Linkin Park, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper... the usuals.

Favourite book?
Anything by Chris Ryan & most sporting autobiographies.

Favourite Film?
Anything cheesy 80's. Revenge of the Nerds, Back to the Future etc etc

Biggest lifetime regret?
I was far far too good in school. Far too good.

Greatest hope?
Porsche 997 Carrera. Well, not really, but I fear there's more chance of that than the AB's winning 2011, 15 & 19... Oh yeah, and for Obama to promote a legacy the world over that moves everything in the right direction.