Halswell Hornets Rugby League Club Inc

While the Hornets Premiers have earned the right to a week off, we managed to catch up with Brad Austin after a solid training session. Read what he had to say in response to our 21 questions:

1.       What is your Full Name?

Brad Lance Austin

2.       Where were you born?

Christchurch

3.       What is your favourite place in New Zealand?

Mokhinui (on the West Coast)

4.       What do you like to do to relax?

Kicking back and watching some footy!

5.       What is your signature cooking/baking dish?

Fully cooked breakfasts!

6.       What do you do for a job?

Carpenter

7.       What is the best compliment you have ever received?

That I am faster than Shannon Knight! Haha

8.       What is your favourite thing about Rugby League?

Winning games with your team mates!

9.       If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you play?

Tennis

10.   Who introduced you to playing for the Hornets?

I don’t know…I guess my parents, since I have been playing since I was 4 years old.

11.   How long have you been playing for the Hornets?

17 years (with one season in Australia)

12.   How many years have you played Premiers?

Four years

13.   What position do you play?

Hooker or Halfback

14.   What position would you like to play?

Fullback

15.   Who is the “dark-horse” for the Hornets this season?

He’s not a dark horse any more…but Mr Rowan Swain

16.   Who do you think will win the Premiers Player of the Year award in 2013?

Even though he has missed a few games over the season, would have to be Jordan Kane!

17.   Where did you think the Hornets would finish on the table at the end of the 2013 regular season?

First of course!

18.   Who will win the NRL in 2013?

South Sydney Rabbitohs

19.   Who did you think would win State of Origin in 2013?

New South Wales Blues!!

20.   Who will win the 2013 Rugby League World Cup?

New Zealand Kiwis

21.   Final word, what piece of advice would you give to young Hornets who want to play Premiers one day?

Dedication to the sport is they key!!