Player Profile: James Flaherty

Posted on 18/01/2012

Name: James Flaherty

Nick-Name: Bear Gryills / Hodgy / Flaz

Employment: Carpenter

Age: 25

Height: 186cm

Weight: 88kg

Junior Football Club: South Bendigo

Favourite position on the ground: Full Back

While playing junior footy, who was your idol: Glen Archer

How long have you been at Peel Thunder: 2 Years

Where will Peel Thunder League team finish on the ladder in 2012: Top 4

Favourite Food: Lamb Chops

Favourite holiday destination: Broome

Favourite Pet and name: Big “Roy” Black Labrador

What motivates you to play footy: Mates & Success

What do you think of the coach: Very straight down the line, tells it how it is

Coach’s funny habits: Trev can draw a perfect oval on the whiteboard for drills, match stuff, etc

Partners name/Children: Sarah Ennor/ No Children

What does your partner think of your footy: Loves it, Very supportive

What would be your perfect night out: A steak at the pub, few quiet beers and some live music

If you had the chance to thank anyone from your football career, who would it be and why: My Best mate got me involved in footy

One tip for young players on how to reach the top in footy: get the little things right (basics)

Any other players annoying habits: The Thornton twins always the last the ready & always late.

Name one thing annoying you at the moment: Big Chris Luff hasn’t returned my DVD’s that I lent him 6 months ago Ha!