Name: Erin McKinnon

Nickname: Ez 

Any pre-game superstitions or routines: Always go check out the centre circle when I arrive at the ground. And only strap on my shin pad after the warm-up, right before the game starts. 

Greatest individual effort you have seen on the footy field: Alicia Eva’s chase-down-from-behind tackle on Kate McCarthy in the last round of the second season. 

A player from another team you would love to play with and why: Erin Phillips, means we don’t have to play against her.

Best rule in footy and why: Being able to take the ball straight out of the ruck - the more stats I can get the better.

And the worst and why: Deliberate out-of-bounds - less throw-ins for the rucks.

How many games of footy do you watch each weekend: Two (GIANTS and Swans) 

Favourite commentator and why: Daisy Pearce, great insight into the game.

Favourite meal the night before a game: Pasta Bolognese, & ice cream (not together though).

Which teammate should appear on the next series of The Bachelor: Jodie Hicks 

Teammate most likely to succeed after football and why: Pepa Randall, world’s best DJ.

Which teammate belts out your club theme song with the most gusto: Pepa Randall 

Favourite Netflix series: Suits

Apple Music or Spotify: Spotify

Do you play Fortnite: Nope

Favourite comedian: Sam Pang

Favourite animal and why: Dogs, because they are awesome.

Favourite section of the AFL Record: Player Profiles

Your favourite possession: My bed

Best gift you have received: An eye mask so I can sleep in (Thanks Pep).

If you won lotto, what is the first thing you would buy: 10 rescue dogs

Your favourite holiday destination: Anywhere in Europe

The most famous person you have met: Cora Staunton

The most famous person you would like to meet: Lauren Jackson 

Dream job if you weren’t a footballer: Travel Blogger. 

Dream place to live in the world: Italy or anywhere near the beach.

What scares you: Spiders 

What is the one talent you wish you had:  Being able to kick a goal in AFL.