Player Profile - Mark Baguley

‘Baggers’ as he is called by his team mates and followers has now played for the Frankston Dolphins for two seasons entering into his third. Mark is a local Frankston lad and is proud to be representing the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region.

Mark has been an impressive player utilised as a utility player who has shown the ability to be an attacking and defensive player capable of matching it with the best in the VFL.

This pre-season, Baggers has shown the way to the new recruits with his leadership, skills, dedication and discipline.

In the first of our player profiles, we asked ‘Baggers’ some tricky questions about himself and his future aspirations.

Media:           Mark, what is your nickname?
Baguley:        ‘Baggers’

Media:           Where did you play your junior football?
Baguley:        I played at Frankston Rovers and then Langwarrin.

Media:           Who was your favourite coach?
Baguley:        Simon Goosey.

Media:           Which AFL footballer do you play like?
Baguley:        Chris Judd

Media:           Who is your favourite AFL player
Baguley:        Nick Reiwoldt

Media:           Which AFL team would you like to play for?
Baguley:        I follow St Kilda so to play with them would be great.

Media:           What is your favourite spot on the Mornington Peninsula?
Baguley:        Probably Gunnamatta as I love to surf?

Media:           Who is your favourite Dolphins player?
Baguley:        Simon Goosey, who else!

Media:           What is your favourite Mornington Peninsula restaurant?
Baguley:        Dock Italian pizza and pasta restaurant in Mornington

Media:           Is there pride in representing the Frankston and MP region?
Baguley:        Yes, most certainly!

Media:           Why did you leave Langwarrin and come to Frankston Dolphins?
Baguley:        I wanted to try out at Frankston and see if I could make AFL

Media:           How do you think Frankston Dolphins will perform this year?
Baguley:        I think we will improve greatly on our performances of last year.

If training effort is a guide, then Mark Baguley will be a very dangerous player this year. In fact, we had to wait until after training to interview Mark as he was not prepared to miss 15 minutes of training to complete our interview!

Good Luck Baggers!