Player of the Week
Each week AFL Europe is profiling a European player and finding out how they got into the great game of Aussie Rules and a bit about themselves. If you’d like a profile or know of someone who would, then email admin@afleurope.org to receive a question sheet.
This week we’re taking a look at one of the longest serving Croatian players to date. Tomislav Cvetko started out in 2007 and quickly made a name for himself. He’s a multiple Croatian League MVP, captain of the Knights for the past 6 years and a regular in Team of the Tournaments. Regarded by many as the best forward in Europe, have a read of what got the big man into our great game.
Name:
Tomislav Cvetko
Club:
Zagreb Cvjetno Dockers
Nationality:
Croatian
What position do you play?
Forward mostly
AFL team you support:
Dockers, Swans, Hawks
Favourite AFL player:
Buddy Franklin
How did you find out about AFL?
Through a friend who lived in Australia in his younger age
How long have you been playing for?
10 years, since 2007.
What is your memory of your first Aussie Rules game?
3 Nations Cup 2007 in Wien. Brilliant weekend, immediately fell in love with the game and the people around it!
Best AFL moment?
I have so many, it’s hard to pick just one, but if I have to name a few: 2008 EU Cup in Prague – Silver medal (Croatian first EU Cup), 2010 EU Cup in Milan – Gold medal and EU Cup gold in Lisbon just now.
Any other interesting information, quirky stories or interesting things about yourself?
I don’t like clothes! 🙂