I've had a beer with Sticks at the Gabba. The whole 2nd half. Highlight was when father bought his son up for a picture. As he walked away satisfied we heard him say "that's Jack Silvagni's dad" Sticks just rolled his eyes.

For it would be Bruce Doull. Surprised no one has offered him up. I know he wasn't a renowned drinker but what a player.

Have had a beer or two with a few Blues players over the years having enjoyed at least one beer with…….
Jezza – in Darwin after a St Marys grand final win. Celebrating the St Marys win and tried to convince Jezza that he had been beaten when he played on my mate Benny Vigona in a Vic v WA interstate game. I think I must have had a few too many GF celebratory drinks as it took Alex quite a while to convince me that he had never played on Benny in an interstate game. Great player and great guy.
Alex Marcou – In Darwin for a “Spirit of Carton” luncheon and in Melbourne for a function at a game and dinner after. Love the guy and really enjoyed his fabulous stories but would be worried about an extended drinking session as Grange costs too much.
Val Perovic – played against him in Darwin and had quite a few sessions around the traps after games. Had some good times with him and his good mate - a Darwin footy legend - who is my bro in law.
Geoff Southby – at a “Spirit of Carton” function in Darwin. What a champion full back and a nice guy – would enjoy catching up again any time.
Syd Jackson – at a function in Darwin after Aboriginal All Stars beat Carlton. Syd had some positive advice for my son who was playing in U/18 Australian Championship Cricket tournament at the time. Loved him as a player and really enjoyed spending some time with him.
Ken Hunter – met at a Carlton function in Darwin and shared some stories about playing on opposite sides when he played for North Darwin on his way through Darwin just prior to playing for Carlton. Very nice bloke.
Marc Murphy, Josh Kennedy, Ryan Jackson. Didn’t have a beer with them – just a few soft drinks - but spent and afternoon and evening with them sitting in the stand at the first ever international Cricket game Australia v South Africa ODI at Docklands soon after they were drafted. They were all surprised that I knew their names and what number they were drafted at. Had a good discussion with Marc who had played u/13 Aust Championship cricket against my son. Vic beat NT by 1 run. Murph remembered my son bowling quite well against them.
Setanta and Aisakie o’hAilpin bit of a family connection with Setanta being friend of my a brother in law and Zakie good friends with close relations. Enjoyed a few dinners and drinking sessions in Melbourne and Darwin.
Bill Bennett - 1968 premiership player who only played about 5 games with Carlton – coached me at two clubs in NT (both premiership years). Catch up every time I go to Melbourne and would definitely be one who I would have a beer with – but would have to be prepared for a very late night.
Would probably choose Alex Marcou, Bill Bennett and Jezza.

You'd never be able to shut him up.

Bruce Doull would be fascinating to chat to. So shy, yet so confident, cool and focused.

Bruce Doull. I wouldn't care if he didn't say a word, just to be in the presence of the great man for a while would be enough. Nice

For a fun night: Percy and Gags. I'd like to ask Percy about the story of him feeding laxettes to the dog Wes Lofts left in his flash car one night at training.

Bruce Doull and the late John O’Connell, were great mates and used to share many post training beers together , the sum total of their conversation was apparently “it’s your shout”.

Fraser Brown and Brett Ratten.

Even in the age of Covid-19, the Brown Dog is still more than welcome to take the top off my beer using his teeth. Just like he did on the news after the 1995 flag.

Wayne Harmes !