Pocket Profile- Shaun Wicken (Player, South West Sydney Magpies)
Get to know South West Sydney Magpies Platinum Division Captain, Shaun Wicken!
Name: | Shaun Wicken | |
Nickname: | Wicko | |
AFL Sydney Club: | SWS Magpies | |
Junior Club: | Liverpool Eagles & Bankstown Bombers | |
Position/s: | Mid/Forward | |
Playing Number: | 7 | |
Usual Grade: | Platinum | |
First season of AFL Sydney footy: | 2007 | |
Why did you start playing footy? | ||
Grew up with a mate that was from Adelaide. He dragged me down for a kick | ||
What is your most memorable AFL Sydney moment? | ||
Winning the 2010 premiership against Penrith | ||
What is the best part about playing at your current club? | ||
Being around a good bunch of lads | ||
Do you have any pre-game superstitions or routines? | ||
No | ||
What is the best advice you have received as a player and from who? | ||
Back yourself. Train like you play. | ||
Who has the best kick at the club? | ||
Not Shorty | ||
What is one AFL rule you would change and why? | ||
Hits the post and comes back into the field of play – Play on | ||
What are you missing most about footy during lockdown? | ||
Not being able to let off some steam and shut off from what’s currently going on. | ||
Interests outside of football? | ||
Family, Adventures, Beach | ||
Which teammate is most likely to: | ||
Turn up late | Dart for sure. Always seems to time it perfect by rocking up after the fitness. | |
Be on the massage table | Forrester and Zac. | |
Forget their boots | TJ | |
Suck up to the coach | Mick. Still hasn’t got a start as a forward. | |
Appear on the next season of Australian Survivor | Brendan Jones. | |
Who is your tip to win the 2021 AFL Premiership & Brownlow Medal? | ||
Swans – Ollie Wines | ||
Who would you like to see as the Pre-Game entertainment for the 2021 AFL Grand Final? | ||
The Amity Affliction | ||
What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? | ||
Holiday | ||
First place you want to visit after travel restrictions lift? | ||
Pub | ||
Apple Music or Spotify? | ||
Spotify | ||
Pineapple on Pizza. Yes/ No? | ||
Yes | ||
Usual coffee order? | ||
Strong Skim Flat White |
What is this player know for at your club? |
Wicko is a great leader at the Club. He is a natural leader and is always willing to help out the younger players. |
Any additional comments about the player |
Wicko can turn a game when he gets the chance. He is respected by the opposition and most weeks will get a tag. |
How can people get involved with playing at your club? |
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