GET to know a bit more about our first pick in this year's draft, Ryan Burton.
What are your strengths as a player?
My marking on the lead, set shot goalkicking, decision making and game smarts.
Where can you improve?
Probably kicking for goal running at full speed.
Who did you support growing up?
Port Adelaide.
Who was your favourite AFL player growing up?
Nat Fyfe’s my favourite player, and Robbie Gray’s my favourite Port Adelaide player
Who’s your favourite non-AFL sportsperson?
Paul George (NBA Basketballer with Indiana Pacers)
Favourite meal?
Chicken Parmigiana.
Any pre-game rituals?
I’m usually one of the last ones out of the race.
Favourite band or artist?
Drake.
Favourite movie?
Interstellar.
Who would play you in a movie?
Carl Barron, because he says stupid stuff like I do.
Hobbies outside of footy?
I love my basketball, I follow the NBA and shooting hoops with mates.
What’s your signature dish if you’re trying to impress someone?
Poached eggs – that’s the only thing I can cook.
Favourite holiday destination?
Hawaii.
Where would you like to go that you haven’t been?
Probably Los Angeles – I’ve been there but was only in the airport so it doesn’t count.
Fruit or vegetables?
Fruit.
Cats or dogs?
Dogs.
Summer or winter?
Summer – I hate being hot but I love the beach.
Goals for 2016?
I just want to play footy again. By the time Round 1 comes around it will be 20 months since I last played, so I just want to get out there.
