As a kid, did you ever have trouble getting to sleep on Christmas eve? I always had trouble getting to sleep, I tried to stay up as long as I could to try and see Santa.

A solid pre-season, what was the hardest session? The sand dunes at Kurnell, no questions asked. I wanted it over after the first dune run, let alone the two hour session that followed.

Which player has trained well? Daniel Currie, came back to pre-season training in really good condition and has trained solidly

There are a lot of new faces around the Club, who has impressed you? Trent Dennis-Lane, I think he has shown a lot of maturity and will be putting his hand up to play in round one.

What are your plans for the break? I am already back in Adelaide for Christmas tomorrow with my family and partner. It will be breakfast in Adelaide and then out to the farm in the afternoon. I will be back in Sydney for the second part of the break.

What is the best Christmas present you’ve received? My first bike, it was an old school BMX that I had for ages.

What have you asked Santa for this year? An iPhone would be great.

Which player or coach would make the best Santa? John Longmire because he would be able to do a good ‘ho ho ho’.

Favourite Christmas carol? Jingle Bells.

What is your ultimate summer destination? The Murray River, at a spot called Mannum.

If you could pick one band to see over the summer, who would it be? Kings of Leon, because I missed them the last time they were in Australia.