Interviewed 14-Mar-2006
Birthdate:01 / 06 / 74
Height: 174 cm
Highest snooker break: Practice:
138
Comp: 125
Current National Ranking:18
Current NSW Ranking: 6
1. How old were you when you first picked up a cue? 17
2. and when did you start playing seriously? 20
3. Who’s your favourite player and why? Probably Jimmy White
as he is very entertaining to watch
4. Most memorable snooker moment? From 42 behind, Making a 43
clearance to win the final frame in a pennants grand final. And winning the 2005 NSW State Minor Snooker
Championship.
5. Best match ever involved in? 2003 Fred Osbourne in Albury,
second round match against Stan Gorski. I won 3-1 and was playing in front of
an all Stan audience. That was probaby by first big scalp in a National Ranking
tournament.
6. Main practice partner/s? Glen Wilkinson
7. How much do you practice (hrs per week)? Not enough these days
with a 1 year old son. But somewhere in the vincity of 4-5 hours.
8. Do you have a coach? Who? And how big a part has he played in your
success? Never had a coach. I learn a lot from Glen Wilkinson
though. Nick Vasic is the only person to have ever given me a lesson and that
was when i was 20.
9. Has anyone else contributed to your success? Success??? Not
really. I don't get the best support from family members as they think snooker
is a waste of time. i know success is just around the corner.
10. Do you work FT/PT? What do you do? I work full time and am
employed as the E-Business and Innovations Manager for the Sydney Harbour
Foreshore Authority, a NSW Government Agency.
11. What are your goals for 2006? It would be great to
win a National Ranking event. A few semi final results will be fine also.
12. Any tips you’d like to give young players and beginners? Solo
practice is the way to go. More solo and less social play but you still have to
enjoy yourself. That's the catch.
That was excellent Alex, good
luck for 2006 and thanks for sharing your time!