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The Gold City Royals are pleased to continue to be the team of the moment and announce the return of a legend of our game. Known as an uncompromising antagonist and with a renewed thirst for Qooty success, chasing that ever illusive maiden premiership, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Uncle_Leo back to the Golden Throne where it all began.
Cads: G'day Uncle, welcome back mate! It's been 7 seasons you've been absent from the league, what motivates you and brings you back to the League?
UL: Hey Cads, I have had a lot of stuff going on, new jobs, raising a young family and I think right now is the perfect time for me to come back. to come back to the team where I started who I always felt was my home and to be here to help it get to where it should be at the top.
I have said (jokingly) in the past this league needs me but I feel more than ever it needs me. I'm looking forward to doing the media pieces in The Den and also my much loved (depending who you ask) overrated and underrated lists.
I know at my very best I can be a force to be reckoned with and want to be with the Royals when that happens
Cads: You mentioned you started your career at the Royals, but after a 12 season, 7 club career, you seem more like a gun for hire so far. was there ever a pull to return to the Royals sooner? and if so, any reason why it didn't happen?
UL: Look to be honest I was lost for a while and made some mistakes. I stand by my decision to leave the Royals after season 1. The offer from the Furies was great and I loved my time there, so no regrets, my only one would be leaving the Furies and going elsewhere, I should have gone back to the Royals once I left them as thats where my heart was. The rest of the clubs were a mess and they had no idea how to manage me and I felt out of place. The Royals are my home, its where I was at my best and I'm ready to get back to there
Cads: you returned for a short stint at the Wolves/Gumbies, then someone had a cry that you were going too hard, so you left for the dragons. What was that all about?
UL: I think that was after the Dragons stint, I dunno its all such a blur with everyone not handling it well, including me.
i was brought across as the Gumbies changed their name from that to the Wolves, they wanted a harder edge and wanted me, I saw it as a leap to become a leader with the change they had, it lasted all of one pre season game after A Bit High pulled me into line after I suggested the team the previous season was no good (which was correct). I challenged him for the leadership and lost out and that was the end of that. I have learnt from that and in the end really it was a mistake going to either the Dragons or the Gumbwolves, both were beneath me and my heart just wasn't in it at all
FP32: You were part of a powerhouse S16 rookie intake including Myself, The Filth Wizard & fitzroybowiedog and you won the the EKA that season. As a former EKA winner, what advice would you give rookies just joining the league on how to embrace the league and make an impact in their first season?
UL: I'd suggest just embrace it, earn your stripes and don't be intimidated by others that have been here for too long and have fun. Don't take offense and enjoy the SFA for what it is.
Also do some MEDIA!
Cads: you used to run a media thread called "The Den" where you would interview players throughout the season and then give your top 10 most overrated and underrated players at the end. Is this something you're considering bringing back?
UL: Absolutely , would love to bring back The Den and interview the newer talent in the league. I felt it was great to talk to people from other clubs and delve deeper into what’s going on. I was very fortunate I had so many so yes to doing it who were legends of the league
As for the overrated and underrated lists, well they are a certainty. Just for the meltdowns that happened
Cads: what is it that you will bring to the Royals next season and beyond?
UL: Presence, reliability, experience and a hard edge. Something I have always had, look it may have mellowed a bit as I get older but I think I can still go with the best of them.
I'd love to lead this club, that doesn't mean a title, I'm not here to take anyones jobs, but I want to be seen as a leader and help out where I can. The Royals gave me a chance long ago, they are giving me another one now, its time to repay the faith and show what I can do posting and on the Qooty field
FP32: What's your favourite biscuit?
UL: Ginger snaps
Cads: And who's your favourite Spice Girl?
UL: Ginger Spice!
Cads: Thanks Uncle_Leo. Were excited to have you back and looking forward to what you're going to bring to the Royals next season.
Cads: G'day Uncle, welcome back mate! It's been 7 seasons you've been absent from the league, what motivates you and brings you back to the League?
UL: Hey Cads, I have had a lot of stuff going on, new jobs, raising a young family and I think right now is the perfect time for me to come back. to come back to the team where I started who I always felt was my home and to be here to help it get to where it should be at the top.
I have said (jokingly) in the past this league needs me but I feel more than ever it needs me. I'm looking forward to doing the media pieces in The Den and also my much loved (depending who you ask) overrated and underrated lists.
I know at my very best I can be a force to be reckoned with and want to be with the Royals when that happens
Cads: You mentioned you started your career at the Royals, but after a 12 season, 7 club career, you seem more like a gun for hire so far. was there ever a pull to return to the Royals sooner? and if so, any reason why it didn't happen?
UL: Look to be honest I was lost for a while and made some mistakes. I stand by my decision to leave the Royals after season 1. The offer from the Furies was great and I loved my time there, so no regrets, my only one would be leaving the Furies and going elsewhere, I should have gone back to the Royals once I left them as thats where my heart was. The rest of the clubs were a mess and they had no idea how to manage me and I felt out of place. The Royals are my home, its where I was at my best and I'm ready to get back to there
Cads: you returned for a short stint at the Wolves/Gumbies, then someone had a cry that you were going too hard, so you left for the dragons. What was that all about?
UL: I think that was after the Dragons stint, I dunno its all such a blur with everyone not handling it well, including me.
i was brought across as the Gumbies changed their name from that to the Wolves, they wanted a harder edge and wanted me, I saw it as a leap to become a leader with the change they had, it lasted all of one pre season game after A Bit High pulled me into line after I suggested the team the previous season was no good (which was correct). I challenged him for the leadership and lost out and that was the end of that. I have learnt from that and in the end really it was a mistake going to either the Dragons or the Gumbwolves, both were beneath me and my heart just wasn't in it at all
FP32: You were part of a powerhouse S16 rookie intake including Myself, The Filth Wizard & fitzroybowiedog and you won the the EKA that season. As a former EKA winner, what advice would you give rookies just joining the league on how to embrace the league and make an impact in their first season?
UL: I'd suggest just embrace it, earn your stripes and don't be intimidated by others that have been here for too long and have fun. Don't take offense and enjoy the SFA for what it is.
Also do some MEDIA!
Cads: you used to run a media thread called "The Den" where you would interview players throughout the season and then give your top 10 most overrated and underrated players at the end. Is this something you're considering bringing back?
UL: Absolutely , would love to bring back The Den and interview the newer talent in the league. I felt it was great to talk to people from other clubs and delve deeper into what’s going on. I was very fortunate I had so many so yes to doing it who were legends of the league
As for the overrated and underrated lists, well they are a certainty. Just for the meltdowns that happened
Cads: what is it that you will bring to the Royals next season and beyond?
UL: Presence, reliability, experience and a hard edge. Something I have always had, look it may have mellowed a bit as I get older but I think I can still go with the best of them.
I'd love to lead this club, that doesn't mean a title, I'm not here to take anyones jobs, but I want to be seen as a leader and help out where I can. The Royals gave me a chance long ago, they are giving me another one now, its time to repay the faith and show what I can do posting and on the Qooty field
FP32: What's your favourite biscuit?
UL: Ginger snaps
Cads: And who's your favourite Spice Girl?
UL: Ginger Spice!
Cads: Thanks Uncle_Leo. Were excited to have you back and looking forward to what you're going to bring to the Royals next season.
