Essendon veteran Mark Mercuri loves getting into the Christmas spirit and enjoys spending time with family and friends over the Christmas period. Mercuri spent Christmas Day at his grandparents house and was hoping Santa would bring him a full-time cook. We can't confirm if Mercuri's wish was granted but the BomberLand team did catch up with him to get his thoughts on the festive season.

1. Where do you usually spend Christmas Day?
A. Normally at my grandparents house with the whole family

2. Best Christmas memory?
A. The gatherings of the whole family

3. What is the best present you have received?
A. My first BMX bike many years ago now!

4. What is the worst present you have received?
A. A Brut 33 pack

5. What is the worst present you have given and who was it to?
A. Not sure.

6. Was there ever a Christmas where all you wanted was your 'two front teeth?
A. No

7. If you had Kevin Sheedy as your Kris Kringle, what would you give him?
A. A bottle of red

8. Who would play Santa Claus at the Club?
A. Kevin Sheedy after he finished the bottle of red

9. Do you help decorate your Christmas Tree?
A. Haven't had one up for a few years, I'll start this year

10.What would you say to Santa Claus if you saw him coming down the chimney?
A. Where's my new car, new house and round the world tickets?

11. Were you on Santa 'Naughty or Nice' list as a child?
A. Always on the nice list

12. Who is your favourite Reindeer?
A. Rudolph

13. What do you want from Santa this year?
A. A full-time cook

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