Ahead of the Sir Douglas Nicholls round, journalist Den Dhur catches up with Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
DD: Thanks for the quick chat Tippa, the Sir Douglas Nicholls is upon us, are you looking forward to it?
AMT: Absolutely Den, it is an absolute pleasure and honour to be playing in this game. I treasure every game I play, but this game just has that extra bit of meaning for myself.
DD: And you get to share it with Paddy Ryder.
AMT: Sure do. We are both proud footballers, it means a lot to our families and where we come from. It is just so exciting and humbling. Paddy is a bit of a larriken, so it's always great every game I get to play with him.
DD: Up against Stephen Hill as well?
AMT: Yeah I sent him a text this week, told him to wear padding this week cause I'm not going to go easy on him.
DD: You have been in and out of the team this year, how do you feel about that?
AMT: Look we have plenty of depth in our forward line at the Immortals. I'm just happy to do the team thing. If I'm not in the best 22 that's a good thing as we are only getting stronger. And when it is my turn I will go hard and do the best for the team.
DD: Finals, can you still make it?
AMT: Absolutely. Every week is out Grand Final. We have the belief we can still make, and if we win every game we give ourselves every chance.
DD: So of your team mates this year, who has impressed you most?
AMT: Jack Lukosius, he is been amazing this year, he has really grown from being a young kid with a bright future, to now being a cornerstone of our defence.
DD: And finally, the jumper design for this week, your thoughts?
AMT: Love it mate! Hope I can kick a few goals, lay a few tackles, but most importantly bring up a win for the Immortals in it!
DD: Thanks mate, good luck!
Below: Anthony McDonald Tipungwuti in the Immortals indigenous jumper.
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