PLAY THE AFL QUIZ: Thursday, March 18
by Dylan Leach
Think you can LADBROKE IT with your AFL knowledge?
Ladbrokes new CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer) Mike Iceberg is putting the call out to AFL Fans see WHO WANTS TO LADBROKE IT?
To celebrate the 2021 season getting underway, Mike Iceberg wants to test your knowledge from the past, present, and future on all things AFL
There are 20 multiple choice questions and you have 30 seconds to answer each one.
Start LADBROKING IT NOW!
START QUIZ
Results
YOU LADBROKED IT!
By getting over 80% of the answers correct, Spending your time constantly watching, reading and talking about sport has paid off and you LADBROKED IT. Take the rest of the day off.
YOU DIDN’T LADBROKE IT!
The bad news is, you didn’t get over the 80% threshold to Ladbroke it.
The good news is, you’ll need to spend more time constantly watching, reading and talking about sport in order to one day aspire to reach the full potential of Ladbroking it.
#1. Name the player that was taken as the number 1 at the 2020 National Draft?
INCORRECT!
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was the No.1 selection in the 2020AFL Draft, joining the Western Bulldogs as an academy pick after Adelaide placed a bid for the exciting forward.
#2. As of the beginning of the 2021 AFL Season, who is the most recent player to kick 10 goals in a game?
INCORRECT!
It was Jack Riewoldt who booted 10 for the Tigers against the Gold Coast Suns in Round 21, 2018. Riewoldt’s 10 goal bag ensured Jack’s third Coleman Medal for his career.
#3. What was 2020 Brownlow Medalist Lachie Neale’s final vote tally?
INCORRECT!
Neale polled a total of 31 Votes, which given the reduced 18 game season was quite the achievement!
#4. How many matches did Metricon Stadium host during the 2020 AFL season?
INCORRECT!
The home of the Gold Coast Suns hosted a whopping 43 matches in 2020 – including its first-ever final when Richmond defeated St Kilda in week 2.
In normal times, the venue would host 10-11 games per season.
#5. When was the last time Carlton achieved a top-4 finish?
INCORRECT!
The Blues last achieved a top-4 finish in 2000 when they finished second on the ladder.
#6. Traded to the Western Bulldogs during the off-season, how many games did Adam Treloar play for Collingwood?
INCORRECT!
Treloar played 94 games for the Pies from 2016 – 20, Currently, on 173 career matches, he played 79 for the Giants from 2012 – 15.
#7. Who is currently the tallest player in the AFL?
INCORRECT!
It’s Collingwood’s Mason Cox at a height of 211cms. The second tallest is Jarrod Witts from the Gold Coast Suns at 208cm.
#8. Which player holds the record for the most goals kicked in Round 1 of an AFL/VFL season?
INCORRECT!
It was Tony Modra who kicked 13 for the Adelaide Crows v Carlton in Round 1, 1994.
#9. Currently known as Marvel Stadium, what was the original name of the ground it when hosted its first match back in 2000?
INCORRECT!
The venue opened as Colonial Stadium with Essendon playing Port Adelaide in the very first match played. The Bombers won by 94 points.
#10. The AFL Grand Final will return to the MCG and be played as a day fixture this season after being played at night time at the Gabba last season. Which venue hosted the very first VFL/AFL Grand Final?
INCORRECT!
The JUNCTION OVAL hosted the very first VFL Grand Final in 1898 when Fitzroy defeated Essendon by 15 points in front of a crowd of 16,538. There was no Grand Final played in the very first VFL season of 1897 as it was a round-robin finals series.
#11. What Collingwood club record did Scott Pendelbury break in Round 18 of last season?
INCORRECT!
Scott Pendlebury played his 314th game for the club in Round 18 against Port Adelaide claiming the Magpies’ games record from 1990 premiership captain Tony Shaw (313).
We will also accept (D) most games with a basketball background.
#12. In what year did Bruce McAvaney first call AFL games for Channel 7?
INCORRECT!
Bruce first called footy for Seven in 1990, joining the network from Channel 10. It was also the year when the VFL became the AFL.
#13. What was the length of Damien Hardwick’s contract extension as Richmond coach?
INCORRECT!
Hardwick has signed a three-year extension giving him the top-job as Punt Road head honcho until 2024.
#14. In what season did Tom Hawkins make his debut for Geelong?
INCORRECT!
Hawkins played his first game for the Cats in Round 2, 2007 against Carlton at the ground then known Telstra Dome. He kicked three goals on debut with Geelong defeating the Blues by 78 points.
#15. The most recent AFLW premiers are?
INCORRECT!
With no premiership awarded due to the COVID19 pandemic, the 2019 Adelaide Crows are the most recent premiers in the AFLW competition.
#16. Mark of the Year in 2020 was won by which player?
INCORRECT!
It was Carlton’s Sam Walsh who took this hanger in their Round 7 clash against Port Adelaide at the Gabba.
#17. When did Lance Franklin most recently play for the Sydney Swans?
INCORRECT!
Franklin’s most recent game was in Round 23, 2019 against St Kilda at the SCG. He kicked 4 goals in his 300th game. He is still sidelined with an injury.
#18. In what year was Friday Night Football first played in the VFL/AFL?
INCORRECT!
The first Friday night game was played in Round 19, 1983 with the Sydney Swans hosting Geelong at the SCG. The Cats won the game by 66 points in front of a crowd of 12, 732
#19. Complete this line in the Richmond club song: "In any weather you will see us with a grin, risking..."
INCORRECT!
It’s risking head and SHIN.
#20. Which team recently announced a sponsorship deal with KFC?
INCORRECT!
The Hawks have partnered with Colonel Sanders for season 2021.