Nick@pickles1100
#AskCrowls had you ever done tagging as a junior
No Nick, as a junior I played outside as a winger and half-forward.
Emma Tutty@EmmaTutty
@Fremantle_FC @ryanmcrowley #AskCrowls How do you prepare during the week before you play on the weekend?
When I find out who my opponent is, I do a lot of homework on them and watch a lot of tape of games where they have played well and games where they have played poorly and I come up with a plan.
crowleys sweatband@Crowleysweat
@Fremantle_FC @ryanmcrowley hey crowls who's your favourite twitter account to follow? #nopressure #askcrowls
Apart from you guys it would have to be @mattdeboer9
Ella Hartley@ej_hartley
Who has been your favorite player to play on? #AskCrowls
When I was a kid I was a Collingwood supporter and I actually got the chance to play on Nathan Buckley in one of my first games. That was pretty cool.
Comment From Amy
What's been your highlight of your entire footy career? P.S you've had an incredible season this year! It's our year :)
It would have to be playing one game for the club. You wait your whole life for the chance to play one game and being given that opportunity was a life changing experience.
Comment From Aaron
What do you do the night before a game?
I'm a really nervous person so I try not to think about the game too much. I'll watch a movie, I try not to watch football as it will make me nervous. I always have pasta the night before a game.
Comment From sarah
Hey Ryan, congratulations on a personal stellar season. You must be proud of your achievements but also as a team the improvement has been outstanding over past 2 years. What do you see as the main change to have facilitated this success? Good luck for the weekend too.
Thanks Sarah. I feel like I became more professional in all aspects in my life. I was always pretty good with my preparation but I stepped it up and I'm glad I did.
Comment From Guest
hobbies outside of football?
I'm starting to do some restaurant reviews for OzEating. It's something I really enjoy and plan to do more of hopefully.
Comment From anthony
which young docker do you see as the next 'crowley'. any taggers in the making?
There are guys in the team that could do it already like Matt de Boer and Clancee Pearce but as far as the younger guys go - Sam Menegola and Haiden Schloithe.
Jayde@StruckByDarren
#AskCrowls Who's your best mate at the club?
Garrick Ibbotson, we've been really good mates since he arrived at the club. Also really close with Micky Barlow, Chris Mayne, Kepler Bradley, Lee Spurr & Zac Dawson.
Comment From Aidos
Crowley first of all you are a legend! who is the toughest player you have tagged??
Chris Judd, Gary Ablett, Simon Black & Adam Goodes were all tough. It's hard to single anyone out.
Comment From Guest
Crowls, what's the best part about having Ross Lyon as senior coach?
Ross has got a great football brain and we're lucky to have him at the club.
Tawler@Tawlerr
I'm a tagger myself but im a smaller bodied player so i often find myself being out bodied at ruck contests, any tips #askcrowls
Maybe try and give yourself a bit of space and make contact as the ball gets there, rather than wrestling. Hope that helps
Comment From Guest
Hi Ryan all the best for the weekend. You're buddy Damon Rossi from PMH said he will be watching you rip it up ! And he wants to know have you always been number 15 ...?
Hi Damon, How you going buddy?
I was always number 8 and so was everyone in my family until I got to under 18s. I was number 15 and have been 15 ever since.
Comment From Michael Farlow
What is your favourite restaurant in perth?
I love Balthazar in the city and also Amuse in East Perth
Comment From anthony
During your first few years at Fremantle, which player was your greatest role model?
There is probably three or four who stick out - Shaun McManus, Peter Bell, James Walker and Matt Carr.
Comment From Jesse
So proud of freo, such a great year And I really want to see you guys go all the way. Saturdays game is forecast for some rain, how has the team prepared for the possible wet game ?
Over the last couple of years we've proved to be a pretty good wet weather team.
Ella Hartley@ej_hartley
What has been your most favourite game to play for Freo in? #AskCrowls
Hi Ella, to be honest the final against Geelong last week was amazing to be a part of. It's something I'll always remember.
Toni Lea@ToniTonijlea
Guess who your biggest fans are? Lucas and Ollie will be front row on Sat, block110. Good luck boys!!! #AskCrowls pic.twitter.com/VCcLxSrzAI
Was great to have your support at the airport. It was a great feeling walking into the terminal.
Comment From Adam
You've started doing some restaurant reviews, what's the best meal you've ever had and what's your cooking skills like?
I'm not a bad good but I'm a better eater! The best meal I've ever had has got to be my mums lasagne
Comment From Dom
What influence has Brett Kirk had on you since his arrival at the club?
Brett has been fantastic for me. In terms of my role he has probably been the best at it, along with Cameron Ling, over the last decade so having him at the club has been invaluable for me.
Comment From Amy
Do you mentor any young players in the team?
I've taken Tommy Sheridan under my wing
Comment From Sian
wow, there are some tough questions here!!! What do you do during the off season?
We don't get the opportunity to travel during the season so it's a good time to get away and have a break from footy. I'm planning a trip to the US with my partner later this year.
Comment From Joel
Hi Ryan.. any rituals on game day?
I run out through the banner first and grab a piece of banner. It's a silly little superstition
Comment From Gee
Say happy birthday to Nat for me today! and whens your birthday?
Will do! My birthday is March 5.
Comment From Linni
Do you hear the crowd clearly at home gamees? What did you think when the fans had the mexican Wave going?
Hi Linni, We definitely hear the crowd at Patersons. We've got the best fans in the business. Even last week in Geelong we were nice and loud!
Comment From West
Do you always have il ciao before a home game?
Yes, I do always have a nice penne dish before a game from Il Ciao
Comment From Mish Cronin
#AskCrowls What's your favorite brekky to have on gameday?
I have porridge every morning so that doesn't change even on game day
Comment From Guest
Hey Ryan what's the one food you wanna eat lots of when you finally retire? Chicken skin? Maccas? A whole stick of butter?
I do love ice cream
Comment From Guest
Do any of your junior footy mates play AFL?
I went to Primary School with James Kelly and High School with Brent Reilly and Andrew Welsh
Comment From Scott
Is it true that there is only one Kepler Bradley?
Yes it is.
Comment From JQ
Hi Ryan.. whats the significance of the sweat wrist bands? Btw good luck this Sat.. Let's GO!
Hi JQ, I would prefer that I didn't have to wear them but, maybe because I'm from Melbourne, when it's hot I tend to sweat more than the average player. It stops me from fumbling.
Comment From Jimmy
Which event would you rather attend, the Soccer World Cup or the Olympics?
Big soccer fan so Soccer World cup.
Comment From tom
what team did you go for when growing up ?
I was a Collingwood supporter growing up
Comment From Seppo
How many km's do you cover on average in a game? Do you usually run the furthest in the team?
The average AFL midfielder would cover between 14-17km in a game.
Comment From Guest
Who would you like to win Big Brother?
Ed!
Comment From Breanna Letizia
What is your favourite footy ground to play at, Also good luck on the weekend
You can't beat playing at the MCG. However, the crowd at Patersons is the best.
Comment From intrigued
Who has the longest kick at the club?
It would be a toss up between Garrick Ibbotson, Matthew Pavlich and Danyle Pearce.
Comment From Azz
What type of player do you find easier to tag? Inside player? Outside player?
They both have their challenges but if I had to choose between playing on one, I'd rather play on an outside player.
Comment From Guest
Do you have anything lucky on you for the game like lucky underwear
I do wear the same pair of speedos every game
Comment From Louise
What do you think you'd be doing if you weren't playing footy? Best of luck this weekend!
When I was a Primary School kid I always told my mum I wanted to be Prime Minister
Comment From Karen Elliott
Do you talk to each other a lot on the field....it's hard to tell from out in the stands. I imagine you do encourage each other, or praise one another.
We are constantly talking and communicating, it's something we work on getting better at because it's so important.
Comment From Hector
Have you been to a Liverpool game, or is this a long distance love affair? And what made you support them I'm the first place?
I've been to Anfield twice. Once for a game and once for a tour. I got a photo touching the "This is Anfield" sign.
Comment From Michelle
will you where special coloured boots on the day? If so what colour?
This Saturday I'll be wearing black boots Michelle.
Comment From Alfie
Hey Ryan, what's your favourite part of traveling to away games??
Micky Barlow and I always joke that our favourite time of the week is our pre-flight coffee at Perth airport.
Comment From Brett
Have you bought yourself some new sweatbands for the game or are you bringing out the old faithfulls?
Hi Brett, I buy two new sets for every game.
Comment From Hayley
How old we're you when you first started playing AFL?
Hi Hayley, I started playing footy when I was 9, I wanted to start the year before but I couldn't because I'd had an operation on my leg. I played my first game of AFL in 2005.
Comment From Denise
Can you really hear the Freo chant on the field Crowls?
We sure can Denise!
Comment From Hannah
Well done to the players and yourself this year! Who was your opposition for your first professional AFL game?
My first game was v Geelong and I played on Darren Milburn
Comment From Brock
Do You Still Talk To Any Former Freo Players ?
Hi Brock, I keep in touch with a few former players but me and Jimmy Walker are particularly close.
Comment From Michael
Greatest AFL player ever?
For me, the best player I've seen, it would have to be Wayne Carey
Comment From Simon
What other sports were you good at?
I always did Athletics as a kid, not sure if I was any good at it though.
Comment From Gareth
Hey Crowls; what's your favourite TV series of all time?
I really love Breaking Bad at the moment and Suits but the best series of all time is definitely Seinfeld
Comment From GarethMorkel
Would you love to be in a State of Origin Footy match WA vs Vic?
The first game of football I ever went to was the 1989 State of Origin between the big V and South Australia. Ever since then I always thought it would be awesome to play in one.
Thanks guys, great questions! Sorry I couldn't get to everyone. Hopefully see you all on Saturday night!
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