Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti gears up for his sixth season in the red and black. (Photo: AFL Photos)

Fan favourite Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti answers a series of short questions.

Nickname: 'Walla'

As a kid, what did you want to be? AFL player

Best player played with: Jobe Watson. Works really hard on and off the field.

Most admired opponent: Chris Judd. Really smart player and works hard.

All-time favourite player: Greg Williams

First player you would choose in Fantasy football: Chris Judd

If you could ask someone to be your mentor, who would it be? Michael Jordan

Preferred timeslot for the Grand Final: Day

Who would you like to see as the half-time entertainment? Baker Boy

Favourite AFLW player: Erin Phillips

If you weren’t a footballer, what would you like to be? Policeman

What makes you laugh? Watching The Grinch

Describe yourself in one word: Handsome

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What did you learn about yourself during COVID lockdowns? I can’t go for too long without seeing family

Biggest thing you missed during hub life: Family

Most enjoyable thing about hub life: Going sight-seeing and fishing

Least enjoyable thing about hub life: Not doing the normal things

Funniest teammate during hub life: Irving Mosquito

First place you want to visit after travel restrictions are lifted: Ireland

Favourite sporting event you would like to attend: NBA

Last TV series you binged on: Vikings

The most famous person you have met: Ben Simmons

Three famous people you would like to meet: Michael Jordan, Queen, Miley Cyrus

Favourite team or sportsperson outside of football: Roger Federer

What is the best sporting event you have seen: Soccer in Manchester

If you won $10 million, what would you buy first? A house for my mum

Something people would be surprised to learn about you: I love hunting

Best subject at school: Maths

What was your first car? Nissan Pulsar

Usual coffee order: English breakfast tea

Dream place you would like to live: Anywhere in the country

Life after football: Have a family