ETHAN GOURGAUD

1. When and why did you join SPRL?

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?

5. What is your favourite post game food?

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?

8. Favourite song?

9. Any hidden talents?

10. What is a fun fact about you?

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?

EDDIE PROUDLER

1. When and why did you join SPRL?
Joined the club in 1999 (or thereabouts). My dad played rugby when he was younger and I wanted to give it a go.

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?
I just remember being really nervous playing my first senior game. I was lucky enough to come into a strong SPRL team and begin playing alongside (and against) some of the best players to ever play in our competition.

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?
I like to stick to a routine on game day. Get to the beach in the morning, have meals at specific times and be well prepared for game time.

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?
Billy Judge

5. What is your favourite post game food?
HJs or Maccas.

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?
Both the 2010 and 2011 premierships were very special moments. My 100th game was also a day to remember.

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?
A lot of my mates play AFL, so I would give that a go.

8. Favourite song?
No specific favourite song. Like a variety of music depending on the mood.

9. Any hidden talents?
Unfortunately not

10. What is a fun fact about you?
Born in England and have represented South Africa in Rugby League

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?
I have always looked up to current players Greeny and Ike. However Jon Phipps would be the best player and captain that I’ve played alongside. He always lead by example and was motivating in the things he said.

MASON HIKO

1. When and why did you join SPRL?
When I was 6 years old

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?
Having to pull my pants down and scull a beer in front of the boys after a good win

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?
Listen to screamo music and just focus on the things I can control

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?
Oooo~ tough one! I’d have to say Smithers, aka angry Smurf

5. What is your favourite post game food?
KFC for the win

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?
Having the chance to play in multiple Grand Finals

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?
In the English Prem League playing soccer for Man city.

8. Favourite song?
Secret Son by Invert Arimate

9. Any hidden talents?
Can juggle 6 balls at once

10. What is a fun fact about you?
I actually played Aussie Rules for a little while as a junior – I wasn’t any good though.

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?
Daniel Green – Always determined and has a no quit attitude to get over the line – eyes on the prize!

JARRAD SMITH

1. When and why did you join SPRL?
I joined SPRL in 2015 following their 2014 Premiership win after a small stint in Newcastle NSW. Coach Justin Nixon phoned me shortly after I came home to Perth and I haven’t looked back since. The calibre of players in the 2014 squad made it a very easy decision to go to the lions.

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?
I came off the bench in round 1, 2015 in an away game against Joondalup. We won 34-12 and I specifically remember the fast pace of the game. It felt extra special because of how much a player making a club debut means to South Perth. I just wanted to do my job without making an error and thankfully I achieved that. The celebrations in the sheds were hard to forget too.

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?
I don’t have any specific rituals, however I make sure I get active in the mornings by going for a walk along the beach or passing the football around. I also make sure that I eat the same foods at the same time to make sure I am fueled by kick off.

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?
That’s easy. It’s Mason Hiko – he doesnt stop talking, usually about himself.

5. What is your favourite post game food?
Anything with carbs. Although I am fond of a burger with Tyler Thomas and Mason Hiko on occasion.

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?
There have been many, playing at Dorrien Gardens with the Lions is a great experience for me and there’s nothing better and a massive win over a rival. I have been lucky enough to play in milestone games for Isaac Thomas, Daniel Green, Harry Debique and Eddie Proudler. The team hit an extra gear when those games come around.

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?
I’d probably be playing Touch Rugby. It’s the closest sport to Rugby League that isn’t Rugby League.

8. Favourite song?
I am a massive country music fan. Anything from Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs or Zach Bryan. Dangerous by Morgan Wallen has been on replay lately.

9. Any hidden talents?
I do have a skill in keeping Mason Hiko quiet longer than 5 minutes.

10. What is a fun fact about you?
I actually played Aussie Rules for a little while as a junior – I wasn’t any good though.

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?
Whilst I know he’s my mate, Eddie Proudler has been the benchmark for me since I came to the Lions. His calm nature and direct style of play is very hard to defend against and he lets his actions do the talking. I do wish he would improve on his Racing tips though, they’re not the greatest at the moment.

JOEY HALPIN

1. When and why did you join SPRL?
2007

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?
Being able to tackle other kids and not get into trouble!

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?
Up and go in the sheds

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?
Training: Tyler Thomas. Social Events: Billy Judge

5. What is your favourite post game food?
Anything you can get through a drive through

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?
U18s Grand Final win – 2015

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?
Cricket

8. Favourite song?
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

9. Any hidden talents?
I am fluent in Thai

10. What is a fun fact about you?
I have played rugby league for Thailand

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?
Jarrad Smith – Professional, tough and always leads by example

DANIEL GREEN

1. When and why did you join SPRL?
1999

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?
Can’t remember it

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?
No, just being organised

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?
Timmy Noble

5. What is your favourite post game food?
MacDonalds

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?
playing with a lot of great people!

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?
Long distance running

8. Favourite song?
Metallica – For Whom The Bell Tolls

9. Any hidden talents?
Play guitar

10. What is a fun fact about you?
Can beat Billy Judge over 20m

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?
Marty Collis – Great leader and quiet achiever!

BLAIR YOUNG

1. When and why did you join SPRL?
First came over from Brisbane in 2014, a past team mate from QLD “Dean Shepherd” was playing there, and I heard only good things about the club.

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?
Running into the opposition, Jordan Stringer who I was working with at the time, he played for Fremantle

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?
None really, good music, don’t like to overthink pre game

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?
Billy Judge, hands down..

5. What is your favourite post game food?
Bacon and eggs “nothing too close to game time”

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?
2021-Mid year game against North Beach, it had been 3 seasons since I had scored a try, Eddie Prouder put the bomb up on the 5th, Winger Tere taps it back into play to Tyler Thomas, who draws, passes to me coming in the inside for a try.
“Yet to win a grand final with South Perth in any grade, looking for that to be my fondest memories”

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?
Golf, second sport growing up

8. Favourite song?
Cant beat a good Kiwi tune…! “How Bizarre”

9. Any hidden talents?
Unfortunately, none

10. What is a fun fact about you?
“I once scored the most try’s in the team for the year as a prop”

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?
Daniel Green and Isaac Thomas
I admire their resilience, desire, youthfulness and to continue to compete to be the best that they can be. Great role models for all young men.

CALEB NORTON

1. When and why did you join SPRL?

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?

5. What is your favourite post game food?

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?

8. Favourite song?

9. Any hidden talents?

10. What is a fun fact about you?

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?

BILLY JUDGE

1. When and why did you join SPRL?

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?

5. What is your favourite post game food?

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?

8. Favourite song?

9. Any hidden talents?

10. What is a fun fact about you?

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?

TERE CAMERON-RAMEA

1. When and why did you join SPRL?
When I was 7 years old as it was the closest league club

2. What is your fondest memory of your first SPRL game?
Wearing red and white boots to match the whole kit

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines?
Arriving real early to the games

4. Who is the most annoying team mate?
Billy Judge

5. What is your favourite post game food?
Don’t really eat after games

6. What is your best memory in an SPRL jersey?
Winning first Premiership

7. If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you be playing?
Union

8. Favourite song?
Lessons – Stormzy

9. Any hidden talents?
Nah

10. What is a fun fact about you?
Love music

11. Who is your favourite SPRL player or legend? Why?
Jordan Jacob because I like the way he plays