Player Interview #1 - Dr Phil

Today we're embarking on the first DojoMojo player interview, and who better than our eminently erudite elder Dr Phil Stocks? Sure, the lucky ladies of B(l)ond(e) Uni know him as the friendly professor whose “door is always open”, but few have cracked through that sportsjacket-with-leather-elbow-patches veneer to discover the fierce frisbee competitor that lurks within.

Well, let's hope for the sake of Phil's reputation that none of his students read this blog because what follows is sure to be an exposay of Hilton-esque proportion.

DojoMojo Blog: Dr Phil Stocks – thanks for joining us here in the shoji-screened tatami room of the Dojo inner sanctum. Those special slippers really do look rather fetching on you. Now – for those who don't know, tell us - when did you take your first on-field steps on the Dojo path?

Phil Stocks: Well, that was sometime back when I still had all my own teeth. The selectors were choosing between me and the trilobite.

DMB: Any memories of your first game?

PS: Memories are for wimps.

DMB: Indeed. And it takes a particularly non-wimpy chap like yourself to look as manly as you do in that kimono. Anyway, back to the questions. What would you say is the defining characteristic that sets DojoMojo apart from other frisbee teams?

PS: Three words: Utter Coolness.

DMB: A mathematics professor through & through. Okay then let's make it personal. Would you rather try to catch a hammer from Matt or Lee, and why?

PS: Catch? I'm a thrower, baby.

DMB: No-one could disagree with that (especially if they've seen you try to catch!) So - how is it that Dojo players never need to train?

PS: Training is for wimps.

DMB: Speaking of wimps - Andy McLean. Why does he need to take every second season off?

PS: Well, it could be the juxtaposition of work-related stresses against carving out a household to support some hot Brazilian mama to become the mother of one's future generations, or it's just pure apathy. I dunno. Either way, we love Andy. Hi Leticia!

DMB: Which player is most likely to do something regrettable off-field?

PS: I'll take the 5th on that.

DMB: Ah yes – that famous Stocks delicateness. Rumour has it that many a fortunate (and no doubt enthusiastic) student has been lucky enough to be on the receiving end of that famous “soft touch”. Which leads us neatly to our next question. Greatest moment you've had on the Dojo?

PS: What, you mean apart from winning Regionals and beating the Buggers twice at Nationals?

DMB: Hah – yes, you've certainly got a good point there. How about this then - would you say offence is for lazy people, or defence is for stupid people, or a bit of both?

PS: Yes.

DMB: Hmmm – very, very deep indeed. Okay then, our tenth and last question, and probably the most critical one of all. What would you like to see added to the Dojo merchandise range?

PS: A trampoline. Don't ask.

Dr Phil Stocks – thanks for taking the time to sip a cup of green tea with us. No, you can't take any of the geisha with you.