Aaron Mahoney’s
Profile/Interview,
17th-FEB-2006
Birthdate: 1/8/78
Height: 6 foot
Highest snooker break: Practice: 143 Comp: 141
Current Victorian Ranking: 1
Current National Ranking: 2
Highest National ranking: 1
Q How old were you when you first picked up a cue?
A When I was nine years old
Q When did you start playing seriously?
A When I was twelve years old
Q Who’s your favorite player and why?
A Alex Higgins because he was the most outrageous
Q Most memorable snooker moment?
A Winning Australian Open
Q Best match ever involved in?
A Australian Open grand final when I beat Johl Younger
Q What major tournaments have you won?
A Australian Open 2003, Princes Cup 2003, 2004, Oceania Snooker 2003 and Victorian State Championship 2004.
Q Main practice partner?
A For a while it was Neil Robertson now it is a range of different players.
Q How much do you practice (hrs per week)?
A Approx 12 hours per week
Q Where do you practice?
A I do most of my practice at Legends snooker room.
Q Do you have a coach? Who? And how big a part has he played in your success?
A Bruce Macphee, Peter Gray and my father have been my main coaches. They have all played a big part in my success.
Q Has anyone else contributed to your success?
A I have had lots of other players, friends and family help me out with advice and support.
Q Do you work FT/PT? What do you do?
A I work full time in IT.
Q Anything else you’d like to share?
A I wish to thank Phil Muscara for providing some sponsorship when I traveled overseas.
That was great Aaron, thanks a lot for your time.