In the lead up the 2022 O and M season commencing, the Free Press will be featuring player Q&A’s with our local footy and netball players.
Name: Kaelan Bradtke
Nickname: KB
Age: 20
Height: 196
Position: Played majority forward and rotated into the ruck when Tom needed a rest.
Years with Corowa-Rutherglen: Played since I was 11
What’s great about CRFNC? The atmosphere and the culture stand out the most.
Who do you barrack for? North Melbourne
Your funniest teammate? Darcy Melksham
Favourite place in Corowa? Docs
Coach’s favourite saying? Maaaaateeee no more u-turns
Favourite Aussie personality? Darcy Melksham
Dream job? Painting with Darcy Melksham
Who inspires you? Bailey Pirnag
A reality TV show you’d like to be on? Outer Banks
Describe your perfect day off? Sleep in, Docs and then a round of golf.
Name: Olivia Sinclair
Nickname: Liz Watson, Lingers
Age: 24
Position(s): WA
Years with Corowa-Rutherglen: 5
What’s great about CRFNC? The people!!! Honestly some of the warmest and most welcoming people I could ever meet.
What do you do for work? Speech Pathologist at S.M.A.R.T Spot Education & Therapy services.
Who do you barrack for in the AFL? I’m a diehard Dons supporter.
Your funniest teammate? Jade Lane – just because her boyfriend is funny.
Your loudest teammate? Maddy O’Keefe – don’t let her size fool you.
Favourite place in Corowa? The right-hand pocket of the netball court (and Docs)
Coach’s favourite saying: ‘OLIVVVVIA’
Favourite Aussie personality? Sophie Hanrahan
Dream job? A professional cocktail maker.
Who inspires you? My mum and dad – they’re the best.
A reality TV show you’d like to be on? The Block
Describe your perfect day off? Laying by the beach with a strawberry daiquiri in hand.
Name: Hayden
Nickname: Lefty / Big Fella
Age: 27
Height: 185 but I slouch so 170
Position: Forward Pocket
Years with Corowa-Rutherglen: 13
What’s great about CRFNC? The relationships you form, not just with the players, but with everyone in town.
What do you do for work? Manager/Trainer @Health Culture Fitness Centre
Who do you barrack for? North Melb (kanga kanga kanga)
Your funniest teammate? Max Taylor
Favourite place in Corowa? Golf Course
Coach’s favourite saying? “I was chatting with JL the other day and...”
Favourite Aussie personality? Ram
Dream job? Pro Golfer, almost there
Who inspires you? Cam Dunne
A reality TV show you’d like to be on? MAFS
Describe your perfect day off? Sleep in, gym, beat Jason Marks in golf, swim and pizza