Short Ends with Aaron Wilson

by Bowls Australia on July 15, 2020

Presented by BCiB Insurance Brokers, Aaron Wilson answers the tough questions.

How old were you and why did you first take up bowls:
11 years old. My older brother Matthew introduced me to the game. Thought it was great, especially driving the jack in the ditch.

First tournament victory:
North Bendigo Turkey Triples.

Toughest Singles opponent:
Aron Sherriff.

Who has had the most influence on your career:
Parents. Always there for me 100 per cent.

Favourite bowler while growing up:
Brett Dodd. The original ‘Dogga’. An outstanding talent on the green.

Funniest Jackaroo teammate:
Retired now, but Mark Casey.

Three things left on your bucket list:
– The Vegas Trip
– Have kids
– N/A

Favourite holiday destination:
Phuket, Thailand

Favourite movie:
The Shawshank Redemption

Favourite TV series:
Spartacus

Favourite band or musician:
Musical Movie – The Greatest Showman

Jackaroo with the best taste in music:
Wayne Ruediger

Favourite meal after a day on the green:
Slow-cooked curried sausages, vegetables & rice.

What meal is your speciality to cook:
Can cook some delicious pasta.

Chocolate in the fridge. Yes or no:
Yes

Milo. Hot or cold:
Cold

Pineapple on pizza. Yes or no:
No

Parma or Parmi:
Parma

Coriander. Yes or no:
Yes

Cats or Dogs.
Dogs

Who inspires you:
My family and partner.

Proudest non-bowls accomplishment:
Owning a bowls shop – Resting Toucher (Brighton, VIC)

If you could appear on any reality show, which one would you choose:
The Amazing Race

Who would you like to swap places with for a day:
Leonardo DiCaprio

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