Short Ends with Barrie Lester
Presented by BCiB Insurance Brokers, Barrie Lester answers the tough questions.
How old were you and why did you first take up bowls:
14 – my dad played and asked me to fill-in for night pennant
First tournament victory:
Club Handicap Singles
Toughest Singles opponent:
Mark Casey
Who has had the most influence on your career:
John Snell OAM
Favourite bowler while growing up:
Brett Duprez
Funniest Jackaroo teammate:
Corey Wedlock
Three things left on your bucket list:
– Fly First Class (long-haul)
– Monaco F1 Grand Prix
– See Melbourne Demons win an AFL Premiership
First album you bought:
Smash! The Offspring
Favourite holiday destination:
Fiji
Favourite movie:
Jurassic Park
Favourite TV series:
Ballers
Favourite band or musician:
Drake
Jackaroo with the best taste in music:
Aaron Wilson
Favourite carb:
Lasagne
Favourite meal after a day on the green:
Crispy salmon and green vegetables
What meal is your speciality to cook:
Tandoori chicken and salad
Chocolate in the fridge. Yes or no:
Yes!
Milo. Hot or cold:
Both!
Pineapple on pizza. Yes or no:
No way!
Parma or Parmi:
Parma
Coriander. Yes or no:
Horrific
Cats or Dogs.
Dogs
Who inspires you:
My family
Proudest non-bowls accomplishment:
Raising money/awareness for charities
Most embarrassing childhood memory:
When learning to surf I put the leg rope on my wrist
If you could appear on any reality show, which one would you choose:
Million Dollar Listings L.A.
Who would you like to swap places with for a day:
The Rock
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, Snapchat or other:
Instagram