Martin Brookes
Date
of birth - 4/11/78 (only 21!!)
How long have
you been playing? 13 years
How
long have you been a member of the club?
Since the beginning- 9 years
How did
you get into polocrosse? Pony club (Rockwood Harriers)
What racquet
do you use? A Bomber or a Bennett
What's
your favourite playing position and why?
Anywhere as long as I play well
Who is the person/club you least like to play against and why? Arden, someone always seems to get hurt.
Who is the person/club you most like to play against and why? Any team
with mates in because it's more fun and you can have a laugh about the game
in the bar later.
Have you ever
represented your country, if so when? Yes, in OZ, SA, USA and Ireland
What are the
names of your horses? The main playing horses are Fen, Kwiz and Flare.
What is your favourite horse of your own? Flare
What is your favourite horse of somebody else's? Coyote Ugly (James R)
What's usually your favourite tournament of the season? Nationals
or the last one as it's the most relaxed
What's your best polocrosse memory? Winning best horse on Flare at the 1996 Nationals
What's your most memorable game? Winning the UKPA Club Nationals in 2004.
What polocrosse
awards have you won? Several best horses, best numbers at tournaments and for the season.
What do you
like about the club? The younger players that are coming through are
so enthusiastic and want to learn, and we have some of the best youngsters in
the country.
What are your polocrosse aims for the future? Hopefully to play in a world cup, and get my younger horses to the top.
