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