Player Spotlight
Peter Kirkness
- Name:
- Peter Kirkness
- AKA:
- One of the Peters
- Team:
- Mens Castlers
- Position:
- Midfield
- Squad Number:
- 7
- Born:
- 1966
- Age:
- 42
- Comes from:
- Perth, Western Australia
- Previous Clubs:
- YMCA Perth, Christ Church Old Boys, Claremont Collegians, West Side Wolves
- Hockey Honours:
- Selected for the U/15 WA state squad (it's all been down hill from there)
- Best Hockey Memory:
- Playing alongside Ric Charlesworth and Peter Haselhurst. And being coached by Terry Walsh - all amazing players in their day
- Claim to fame:
- I sat behind Roger Moore on the hovercraft to France once!
- Known for saying:
- "I will see you at training on Thursday"!
- Most enjoys:
- A day off doing nothing (which sadly never happens!) and spending time with my family
- Absolutely hates:
- People who stop at the top of escalators!
- Super hero power:
- Yet to be discovered
- Worst hair cut:
- A sort of David Sylvian look, circa 1981. It was trendy at the time!
- Famous person met:
- Miss Universe 1972. And had a beer with her in the pub - honestly
- Worst subject at school:
- Chemistry. Never quite got it really
- Favorite teacher:
- Mr Hopper (History teacher and Vietnam veteran)
- Secret talent:
- I'm quite good in the kitchen - when I get around to it
- Favourite thing to do in Cheltenham:
- A pub lunch and a walk in the country (not exactly in Cheltenham)
- Favourite night out in Cheltenham:
- A movie, followed by dinner at Bar & Wok
- Favourite film quote:
- "Mrs Robinson, you're trying to seduce me"
