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AFL Player Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Aussie footy players love a good nickname. Check your knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by acidclown. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
acidclown

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
181,069

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
2393

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. 'Plugger' is one of the more famous nicknames in the AFL. Who does it belong to? Hint

Dean Rioli

Justin Madden

Tony Lockett

Matthew Pavlich

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Question 2 of 15

2. Former Hawthorn rover John Platten was known by which nickname? Hint

The Dog

The Shark

The Rat

The Fox

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which Australian football legend was known as 'Mr Football'? Hint

Roy Cazaly

Ted Whitten

Ron Barassi

Bob Skilton

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which AFL premiership captain is often referred to as 'Duck'? Hint

James Hird

Wayne Carey

Michael Voss

Mark Bickley

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Question 5 of 15

5. Former Carlton champion Stephen Silvagni was known around the club as 'SOS'. What did this stand for? Hint

Son Of Serge

Star of Sicily

Stephen Oscar Silvagni

Sex On a Stick

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which AFL high flyer is known as 'The Birdman'? Hint

Brett Burton

Chris Tarrant

Russell Robertson

Brett Montgomery

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of the following nicknames is not correct? Hint

Fabulous Phil Carmen

Bouncing Billy Brownless

Jumping John Worsfold

Lethal Leigh Matthews

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Question 8 of 15

8. Former Essendon skipper Mark Thompson is better known by what name? Hint

Fish

Hammer

Hurricane

Bomber

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which 1996 Kangaroo Premiership player was nicknamed 'The Junkyard Dog'? Hint

Dean Laidley

Glenn Archer

John Blakey

Wayne Schwass

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Question 10 of 15

10. What nickname is often used for ruckman Peter Everitt? Hint

Spider

Hellcat

Crackers

Lumpy

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Question 11 of 15

11. 'Diesel' was the nickname of which dual Brownlow medallist? Hint

Greg Williams

Peter Moore

Robert Harvey

Keith Greig

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which Fremantle player is known as 'The Wizard'? Hint

Jeff Farmer

Paul Hasleby

Peter Bell

Clive Waterhouse

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which player is known as both 'Macca' and 'Bunji'? Hint

Corey McKernan

Guy McKenna

Jason McCartney

Andrew McLeod

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Question 14 of 15

14. What was Hawthorn legend and pin-up boy Dermott Brereton's nickname as a player? Hint

Poodle

Crusher

Studly

The Kid

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Question 15 of 15

15. Only the most talented of champions could acquire a nickname like 'God'. Which AFL legend earned this title? Hint

James Hird

Paul Kelly

Michael Voss

Gary Ablett

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Plugger' is one of the more famous nicknames in the AFL. Who does it belong to?

Answer: Tony Lockett

The burly big man kicked an AFL record 1360 goals in 281 games for St. Kilda and Sydney, and won the 1987 Brownlow medal.

2. Former Hawthorn rover John Platten was known by which nickname?

Answer: The Rat

Famous for his long curly hair and rodent-like features, Platten shared the 1987 Brownlow medal with Tony Lockett.

3. Which Australian football legend was known as 'Mr Football'?

Answer: Ted Whitten

Ted was one of the most versatile players in the history of the game and won 5 Best & Fairest awards for his beloved Bulldogs.

4. Which AFL premiership captain is often referred to as 'Duck'?

Answer: Wayne Carey

Also known as 'The King', Carey captained the Kangaroos to premiership glory in 1996 and 1999.

5. Former Carlton champion Stephen Silvagni was known around the club as 'SOS'. What did this stand for?

Answer: Son Of Serge

SOS was named AFL fullback of the century. His father Serge was also a Carlton legend.

6. Which AFL high flyer is known as 'The Birdman'?

Answer: Brett Burton

Adelaide's Brett Burton is famous for his massive vertical leap and spectacular marks.

7. Which of the following nicknames is not correct?

Answer: Jumping John Worsfold

West Coast hard man John Worsfold was never well known for his jumping ability. He goes by the nickname 'Woosha'.

8. Former Essendon skipper Mark Thompson is better known by what name?

Answer: Bomber

'Bomber' Thompson captained the 1993 Essendon premiership team.

9. Which 1996 Kangaroo Premiership player was nicknamed 'The Junkyard Dog'?

Answer: Dean Laidley

Laidley earned the nickname because of his aggressive approach to the game.

10. What nickname is often used for ruckman Peter Everitt?

Answer: Spider

St Kilda and Hawthorn champion Everitt received the nickname because of his long limbs.

11. 'Diesel' was the nickname of which dual Brownlow medallist?

Answer: Greg Williams

Williams won the Brownlow in 1986 with Sydney and 1994 with Carlton.

12. Which Fremantle player is known as 'The Wizard'?

Answer: Jeff Farmer

Farmer's ability to produce magic on the footy field earned him the title.

13. Which player is known as both 'Macca' and 'Bunji'?

Answer: Andrew McLeod

McLeod won consecutive Norm Smith medals as best player in the Grand Final in Adelaide's 1997 and 1998 premierships.

14. What was Hawthorn legend and pin-up boy Dermott Brereton's nickname as a player?

Answer: The Kid

Despite his flamboyant image, Brereton was one of the toughest players going around in the 80's. He won 5 premierships with the Hawks.

15. Only the most talented of champions could acquire a nickname like 'God'. Which AFL legend earned this title?

Answer: Gary Ablett

Ablett was one of the most spectacular players ever. He kicked 1030 goals in 248 games for Geelong and Hawthorn. He won the Norm Smith medal when he booted 9 in a losing Cats side in the 1989 Grand Final.

Source: Author acidclown

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