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“THE
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Darren Leach (aka
Fantastic)
Number of people that have checked me
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Nickname(s): |
Leachy, Athlete, Playmaker, Fantastic, The Package Deal
King |
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Position: |
The Dance Floor (The Leachy 2 Step) |
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Favourite Team/Player: |
Narrabeen / The Red Head |
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Most Despised Team: |
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Favourite Junk Food: |
Shakespeare’s Cheese and Spinach Pie |
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Favourite Beverage(s): |
Shandy of Light Ice |
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Hobbies: |
Sunbaking and Joining the Dots, Sticking my tongue out
while running, picking up soccer balls during the pre-match warm-up and
working out on my calves. |
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Favourite Sportsman: |
Brian Smith (Parra Coach) / Fatty
Vautin / Pauline Hanson |
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Favourite Movie/Actor: |
Ginger Megs the Movie / Ginger Megs |
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Favourite Band/Song: |
The Fantastic Furniture Theme Song |
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Best Sport Moment: |
The
first 5 minutes of the 1997 Champion of Champions final. The best passage of
football I’ve ever played! Just watch the video (coming out soon on
Captain Socceroo) |
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Worst Sport Moment: |
Using my electrifying pace to beat the defence at DY oval,
with only the keeper to beat tried to shoot but kicked the dirt and did a
forward roll. All that could be seen from the sideline was a puff of dust and
the referee blowing for a goal kick. Subsequently ran around for the rest of
the game with white chalk all over my face. |
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Personal Motto: |
I’m the playmaker, just pass it to me. Make sure you
warm-up properly. Don’t close your legs or I won’t be able to get
past you |
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Comments: |
I’ve been an athlete all my life and just love
hanging around the loading docks at Fantastic, carrying lounge suites over my
shoulder and occasionally trying to pick up 100g soccer balls. I could have
made it to the top if someone just passed me the ball. Mosman realised just
how dangerous I could be, when calls of “watch out for the
playmaker” echoed around the ground after entering the game during the
2004 SA Cup semi. Pity there was only 5 minutes remaining so I couldn’t
leave my usual mark on the game. I love defending and have one of the
sweetest outside rights in the game. I have fond memories of the ‘97
Champion of Champions final where I made sure we got off to a bright start by
playing a blistering opening 5 minutes. My favourite pastime is hanging around
old grandma’s houses at |
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