Introducing . . . Gary Hitman Hardie

Legend has it that “Dirty Harry” is the reason shin guards were invented. Like a mosquito buzzing in your ear before chowing down on your flesh, he’s a universally renowned pest. Be thankful he’s on our side.

Where I grew up Engadine.
My first soccer team Gymea Baptist.
My greatest soccer moment? Every time I score (so there haven’t been many).
WAG’s name? Karen.
KADs (kids and dogs) names? Kids: Imogen (9), Brendan (6), William (2). My ever-loyal dog, Vinnie, died just before Christmas. Currently three guinea pigs
That embarrassing childhood nickname I don’t want anyone to know was… The only nickname I’ve had is Harry. I had it all through school after a girl in year 7 thought it was funny to reverse the first letter of each of my names Gary Hardie - Harry Gardie. Many of my old friends still call me Harry.
My job Engineer.
My dream job Architect.
My favourite footy team (and why) Football: Liverpool because I grew up in the Craig Johnston era. I think the 1986 FA Cup final against Everton did it for me. NRL: Cronulla because they teach you to live with disappointment. Actually, can’t watch NRL anymore. AFL: Swans because they play with heart and never give up. NFL: 49ers. Bring back Joe Montana!
My favorite (other) sport Cricket.
My favourite sportsman Steven Bradbury. His winter Olympic gold medal was the epitome of the way sport should be played. Do your best no matter the odds, never give up, and hope like hell everyone else stuffs up.
My favourite TV show A HBO series called Carnivale.
Fave movie Raiders of the Lost Ark
Fave musician/band So many. Love music. Talking Heads, Arctic Monkeys (click on link), Faithless, The Killers. Pretty much anything not main stream pre-packaged pop.
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The song I like the most Varies daily.
What I like to cook Big all day prep affairs for Christmas lunch etc. I worked as a chef through uni.
Last book I read was The Unquiet by John Connolly. Fantastic author, highly recommended. Currently reading The Stand by Stephen King. Huge undertaking (1300 pages) and hard to put down.








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Quiet night in or big night out? Everyone needs both. Big night outs are now fewer so you learn to make the most out of them.
Cheese or chocolate? Stilton, strong and bitey. Can only do chocolate in small amounts.
Paris or Kylie? Done both, overrated. Been in the Paris Hilton (who hasn’t) – had to use the front door. Kissed Kylie on the cheek in Stockholm.
If I was a TV character I’d be? Ben from Carnivale. Tortured character with the power of God.
If I was a type of fish I’d be? What sort of question is that?
The best beer is? Served cold by buxom wenches.
What’s Cristiano Ronaldo got, that I haven’t got?
Apart from the obvious (skill, looks, Gemma Atkinson (She now with Marcus Bent says TH10), money, Portuguese accent), he’s currently driving an Audi R8.
My dream car is? Bugatti Veyron. Crazy W16 quad turbo engine. Makes everything else ever built look tired.

Goalkeepers. Who needs ‘em? With defense like ours, you’re right. Wasted player really.
Tell us a joke Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy takes out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps: "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says: "Calm down, I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence, then a gunshot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says: "OK, now what?"

Trust Gary to come up with a joke where someone is left senselessly bleeding on the floor!