John Dorge

  John Dorge
Nickname JD  
Birth Date   17 October 1962  
Birth Place   Toowoomba  
Playing #   6  
Position   Centre  
Occupation   Basketballer  
Height   209 cm  
Weight   120 kg  
Marital Status   Single  
Boomers Debut   1987  
NBL Debut   1985  
Olympic Games   1992 1996  
School   Kaimkillenbun, St Mary's Dalby  
Favourite pastimes   Going home to Queensland
Entertainment   Eating out  
Favourite singer   Bruce Springsteen
Favourite food   Seafood and red meat
Sporting interests   All sports  
Motivation   Music, playing video games
Injuries   Left knee, cruciate
Special Diet   Health food, fruits, vegetables, meat, pasta.
Training/Week   25-30 Hours  
Routine before game   Relax, eat the right foods
Career Influences   Dalby Basketball  
Ambitions   To win more NBL titles
Biggest Disappointment   Knee reconstruction
Most difficult opponent   Anyone under six-foot
Most admired NBL player   Robert Rose  
Career Highlights   1996, 1992 Olympic Games
NBL Club   Sth East Melbourne Magic
NBL Championships   1985, 1987, 1992
Favourite NBA Team   Orlando Magic
Favourite NBA Player   Larry Bird    
Advice for young supporters   To fulfil dreams, you must work hard
Personal motto   Enjoy