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Look, I know he's out for the season, and I know he showed just about nothing before he got injured, and seems to be one of those strange stick insect-like players who a puff of wind could blow away and who rarely seem to make it at AFL level.
But I've always wanted to start a threat with a player's name and exclamation marks.
I like the story his Mum told why she called kim Eljay (LJ). With a heart warming bioraphy about the origin of his name he is bound to be a super star!!!!!!!!!!!!!
santazzi wrote:I like the story his Mum told why she called kim Eljay (LJ). With a heart warming bioraphy about the origin of his name he is bound to be a super star!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I recall it at the time she had Eljay a very favourite unkle of kis died. The uncles initials were LJ. So in memory of the guy she used his intials to name our own. I am sure I read this some where....
santazzi wrote:As I recall it at the time she had Eljay a very favourite unkle of kis died. The uncles initials were LJ. So in memory of the guy she used his intials to name our own. I am sure I read this some where....
Thanks. I've never thought much about why players have ended up with particular given names
Like, why did Bateman's mum christen him "Chance"?