Recently-retired Westfield Matilda and new Westfield W-League ABC TV commentator Cheryl Salisbury sat down with Central Coast’s Renee Rollason to talk about what it’s like to be a footballer with style.
Recently-retired Westfield Matilda and new Westfield W-League ABC TV commentator Cheryl Salisbury sat down with Central Coast’s Renee Rollason to talk about what it’s like to be a footballer with style.
Name: Renee Rollason
Age: 20
Playing Number: 9
Nickname:
Rollo, from my last name
When did you start playing football?
Year 4, My primary school teacher asked me to fill in with the boys so I did, and then just enjoyed it ever since.
Playing position?
Midfield. I’ve always played there.
Caps For Australia:
Westfield Matildas – 6 caps
Junior club:
Bega Devils, my first ever club.
What do you love most about the Central Coast?
The girls, and the coaching staff, its always fun and different.
One thing fans wouldn-t know about you but should?
I grew up in the country, in a place called Bega.
Name one player in your team we should watch out for this year?
Michelle Heyman
Who-s your footballing idol (and why)?
Steven Gerrard, Because we both play the same position, and he is such a good athlete
Favourite footballing moment?
Definitely the Qantas Socceroos qualifying for the World Cup against Uruguay
Do you have any pre-match superstitions?
Clean boots, straight hair, and have to listen to my iPod
Do you have any special talents outside of football?
Best Wii player ever.
Who will your club play in the Westfield W-League grand final this year?
Brisbane Roar, I keep dreaming about it.
Last concert you went to?
Kings of Leon at Acer Arena, when they came to Australia and I went with a mate because she had a spare ticket, it was amazing.
First record or CD you ever bought?
Britney Spears
Last movie you saw in the cinema?
Marley and Me! Loved it, but I did cry I don’t really cope with sad movies, but would see it again and probably cry again.
If you could be any other female sports star in the world who would it be?
Karrie Webb, because she has lots of money and is a great golfer
Celebrity crush?
Channing Tatum
Favourite store at Westfield?
Glue, I love all their clothes, even though they are expensive
Favourite Restaurant?
Hogs Breath, you can-t beat curly fries.
Your last overseas holiday?
Down the south coast with family, just relaxed, body boarded, went fishing, and had an awesome time with my family.
Would you make a better contestant on Australian Idol or So You Think You Can Dance?
So You Think You Can Dance, I would crump to Frank Sinatra
What do you do outside football?
Hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach and playing with my two puppies.
Tell us about your two dogs?
Maddie is a golden Labrador, she is four, and Ollie is a black Labrador and is four months’ old
