Michael Walters answers fans questions
In our live chat with Michael Walters he answered some interesting questions including how he got his nickname
Are u working on any new goal celebration dance moves for the finals?
Answer:
I've got a few up my sleeve, you'll just have to wait and see!
Stuart (@stustar09)
What's happening with that sleeve on your arm? Are you ever going to get it finished off mate?
Answer:
I'll get the rest done over the off seasonc
Jamaine_Whitby (@jamaine_whitby)
Can you pls make a twitter account
Answer:
I just haven't had time to start an account, I'll start one very soon!
Comment From Guest
Afternoon Son Son and are you gonna shave off the mo? :)
Answer:
The mo is gone but I'm planning on bringing it back for the finals.
Comment From Guest
Can you boys throw some the signed balls up the back. I never get one..lol
Answer:
I've never thought of that, I'll make more of an effort next time and let the other boys know
larzii (@larzii_parz)
What has been the highlight of your football career so far?
Answer:
Kicking the winning goal against Brisbane in 2009. Thebanana on an angle.
James (@ninjaofdarkepic)
how is it at the bottom of the pack you always spring up. Are you actually not hurt or are you just hiding the Pain?
Answer:
You don't feel the pain until the next day because of adrenalin rush and you're thinking about the next contest.
Comment From Guest
Walters my man! how does it feel to have heaps of experts saying you're the best small forward in the AFL?
Answer:
It's good to be recognised but I've got a long way to go.
Comment From Luke
Whos the most annoying to room with ?
Answer:
Thankfully we don't have to share rooms anymore.
John Separovich (@FreoSeppo)
Would you prefer kicking for goal straight in front from 40m or tight angle against the boundary
Answer:
Tight angle on the boundary, less pressure.
Jude (@Docker18)
Are you enjoying your footy so many have said it's a chore and stressful they don't enjoy it
Answer:
It's work and it's our job but it's certainly not a chore.
Comment From Bear
Who is your favourite non-Fremantle player to watch?
Answer:
Cyril Rioli
jarrod rutley (@jarrodrutley)
who's been the toughest opponent you've played on so in your career?
Answer:
It would be between Adam Selwood and Josh Hunt.
Comment From Jai
Did you ever think about giving up AFL when sent back to the wafl ?
Answer:
Not once.
Comment From Guest
You and ballaz are the best players to watch so much energy and runny you guys are machines
Answer:
Thanks.
Jake Williams (@jake_awilliams)
Favourite pre/post game food?
Answer:
Pasta the night before and anything with rice after a game.
Stuart (@stustar09)
What type of music is on you iPod before each game .?
Answer:
R & B and country music.
Justine McCullagh (@JustineMB_29)
Who do you credit for helping you with your superb body use in marking contests etc? Was it a junior coach?
Answer:
It's been a focus here at the club so I'd have to say the development staff.
Not AndyD (@aw_fl)
5 goals or 10 tackles?
Answer:
10 tackles and 5 goals.
Comment From Emma
Sonny, how is the energy amongst the group at the moment on the eve of finals?
Answer:
The boys are up and about but we're focusing on the week by week. Looking forward to this Saturday.
Comment From Emma
Who has been your biggest mentor?
Answer:
Michael Johnson and Des Headland
Comment From Blueey
Who did you support as a kid and favourite player to watch as a kid ??
Answer:
I was a Geelong supporter and my favourite player was Peter Riccardi
Comment From Kayla
have you got a girlfriend?
Answer:
I have a long term partner, an 18 month old girl and a baby on the way
Comment From Anne
How did you get your nickname?
Answer:
A lullaby my dad made up on the way to Adelaide on board the Indian Pacific
Comment From Larissa
What is your favourite city you have traveled to?
Answer:
Probably Sydney
Comment From Turtle Man
Do you like turtles?
Answer:
I don't mind turtles
Comment From Jessica
do you love the energy between yourself and Ballaz?
Answer:
When the team is up and about it's fair to say Ballaz and I get up and about too
Comment From Guest
How are you so good at football!
Answer:
A lot of hard work, I started when I was 8
Comment From Tom
Who do you think could win a Brownlow from Freo in thefuture?
Answer:
Nat Fyfe and Stephen Hill
Comment From Guest
Your are the best goal kicker ever its just the way you move
Answer:
Thank you
Comment From Zac Morrow
Is Saturday night's game a 'danger game' amongst all excitement of finals coming up? (Please win!! :-)
Answer:
Every game is a danger game so we need to give it our absolute all
Comment From Guest
Do you have family in Adelaide?
Answer:
Yes I do, my dad is from Adelaide
Comment From Liam Carmody
can you top lee spurrs goal celebration son son? ;) aha #AskSonny
Answer:
I can try
Comment From Guest
Hey Michael, just wondering if there was one defining moment that made you turn your football career around? :)
Answer:
Getting sent back to the Swan Districts in the WAFL at the start of 2012 was a big wake up call
Comment From MICK
Plans for the weeks of in preseason ??
Answer:
I'll be heading to Bali and then across to New Zealand with the family
Comment From Guest
have u enjoyed playing for freo over the last 4 years
Answer:
Wouldn't want to be anywhere else
Comment From Dan
Have you ever played in Kalgoorlie?
Answer:
No I haven't
Comment From Seppo
Have you broke any PB's on the track or in the gym this year?
Answer:
Yes, on the track 3km time trial and my skin folds
Comment From tom
who is ur pick for the doig medal this year?
Answer:
Not sure who will win it but my top three would be Nat Fyfe, Michael Johnson and Nick Suban
Comment From Linda
Who do you like to hang with in the team on down time?
Answer:
All the boys are pretty close, whoever is free and wants to hang out with me
Comment From Jessica
do you love the support from the crowd? i lose my voice every home game!
Answer:
It's nice to see the purple in the crowd and the louder the better
Comment From Ben
Why did you change your number from 38 to 10?
Answer:
I felt like it meant a fresh start for me
Comment From Bryce
What is your pre game routine?
Answer:
I like to have a sleep in before a game
Comment From fremantle lover
rumour has it Michael barlow googles himself daily. any truth to this
Answer:
Sounds like it could be true, if it was anyone it would be him
Comment From Barry
Sonny, What is your favourite stadium to play on?
Answer:
MCG
Comment From Guest
If you could have one player kick the ball to you inside 50 onto a lead, who would it be?
Answer:
Stephen Hill
Comment From tom
whos ur pick for the brownlow this year?
Answer:
Dan Hannebery from Sydney
Comment From James
As it's membership appreciation round at the club, what do the members and supporters mean to you?
Answer:
Our members mean everything to us, we couldn't do it without them
Comment From Guest
do you have dreamteam?
Answer:
Not anymore, I had a team but I've been knocked out
Comment From James gough
Which home game has been most memorable for you?
Answer:
The Collingwood game. It was a Saturday night game and the crowd was amazing
Comment From Tom
What other sports do you like?
Answer:
I like to play basketball when I get time
Comment From Darren
Shot after the siren to win the game, from the boundary and from 50 metres out who do you want with the ball in their hands.
Answer:
Probably Stephen Hill
Comment From tom
are you studying anything, or doing an apprenticeship?
Answer:
I am studying for my Certificate 4 in Mentoring at Central Tafe
Comment From Guest
favourite tv show
Answer:
It would have to be Seinfeld
Comment From Guest
favourite food
Answer:
Sushi
Comment From Guest
what is your vertical jump and who has the highest at the club?
Answer:
I can't remember mine but the highest was Ibbo
Comment From Guest
I love how youre always cool under pressure
Answer:
Thanks
Comment From Guest
who looks at their reflection in the weights room the most?
Answer:
Hayden Crozier
Comment From Lewis
Hey Son Son, Do you ever go on the AFL website or Fremantle website and read about yourself?
Answer:
I've got the Freo app on my phone, I look at it every now and again
Comment From Guest
What is your personal goal you want to accomplish before retiring???
Answer:
Team success
tammy Pearman (@tamantha74)
do you wear a mouth guard when playing?
Answer:
I should but I don't
Comment From Guest
how do you build an afl body
Answer:
A lot of hard work, a healthy diet and determination
Comment From Dockergirl
Hi Michael! Can you please say Hello to Sarah for me? She's a huge fan! :)
Answer:
Hi Sarah, thanks for your support
Comment From scott
are the boys pumped for the weekend?
Answer:
Really good vibe around the club at the moment, boys are up and about
Comment From Breanna Letizia
What age did you start playing footy?
Answer:
8
Comment From Dockersrule
Hi, Sarah and Troy here, big fans! Who's your best mate at the club?
Answer:
Michael Johnson or Stephen Hill
Comment From chris
Will you cry if you win the flag
Answer:
Any player would get emotional on the day
Comment From Teana-Jayne
Your Tattoo's are amazing, how many of them are meaningful and where do you get them done?
Answer:
I've got my daughter's name, my last name, my mum's last name and I few picture I liked the look of
Comment From Dan
How often do you get recognized while out and about inPerth/Fremantle, all the time?
Answer:
Quite regularly
Comment From Justin
whats your most important skill?
Answer:
Kicking
Comment From Guest
How old are you?
Answer:
22
Comment From Jaimie Manns
what do you think you would be doing right now if you didnt play footy?
Answer:
Playing basketball or working at my old high school, Swan View, as a mentor
Comment From Justin
Teammate you rip into the most? probably Nick Suban?
Answer:
My mate Nick
Comment From Guest
Hi Micheal - you are my kids favourite DOcker and they have nicknamed you "boots" because of all the different coloured boots you wear each week. What colour boots are you wearing this week??
Answer:
Black and yellow
Comment From Dockers4ever
When you were younger what did you want to be when you grew up?
Answer:
I've always wanted to be an AFL player
Comment From Glenn
Do you regret having so many tattoos?
Answer:
No
Comment From Breezy
Who's your favourite.NBA athlete?
Answer:
Derrick Rose
Comment From Demi
What do you like the best about playing for the dockers?
Answer:
The mateship and being part of the improvement over the last couple of seasons
Comment From Sarah
Hi, big fan! Love you and keep up the good work! :)
Answer:
Thanks
Comment From tom
whos the funniest bloke at the club?
Answer:
Kepler Bradley
Comment From Mic
Michael, are you aware of the good people on Facebook known as the Michael Walters Appreciation Page?
Answer:
Yes I'm aware, think it's great and keep it going
Comment From Troy
You are the reason I love Fremantle so much! Awesome mate!
Answer:
Thanks Troy
Comment From Chris V
Is te derby really just another game? Or do you love destroying the eagles as much as i love watching it.
Answer:
No difference between West Coast and other teams, every game we just want to win. But appreciate that our fans love getting behind it
Comment From Liam Carmody
Who is the most annoying team mate to sit next to on a plane trip?
Answer:
Tom Sheridan, he chews your ear off
Comment From uncle ben
what fires you up before a game? and wheres my boots lol
Answer:
I like to do a bit of boxing before I run out
Comment From Jessica
do you hang out around Fremantle with the Family much???
Answer:
We are Freo locals
Comment From Guest
what is ross lyon like as a coach ?
Answer:
He's bought a lot of discipline and a strong team culture
Comment From Sareena
Are you or any other Freo players close friends with other players from other clubs?
Answer:
Grew up with Nic Nat and Chris Yarran and a few others
Comment From Guest
did it hurt getting your tattoes
Answer:
The one on the neck hurt the most
Comment From Bri
Do you see your self at freo next season?
Answer:
Yes, I've got a contract for the next 3 years
Comment From Joe
I've heard your dad was an amazing talent too. Where did he play and what was his greatest strength?
Answer:
Central Districts in the SANFL, he was a forward
Comment From Joel
worst haircut at the club?
Answer:
Chris Mayne, Jesse Crichton and Craig Moller
Comment From Liam Carmody
Do you and Ballaz have a "who can kick the most goals competition" each game?
Answer:
We like to work together more than compete
Comment From Ashlee & kesha Riley
What do u do after your footy games ;)
Answer:
I like to go home rest and play with my daughter for a bit
Comment From Guest
whats your daughters name?
Answer:
Laila
Comment From Alex
Prediction for Saturday?
Answer:
A sell out crowd wearing white at Patersons
Comment From Jordan
Who is someone who currently isnt in Freo's best 22, but you can see with huge potential?
Answer:
Sutcliffe and Simpson
Answer:
Thanks to everyone for your questions, looking forward to the game on Saturday. Hope to see you all there. GO FREO!