Anthony Thompson

Nickname:
Big Ticket (or Dei Fei )
… and why:
Dei Fei is the Cantonese version (long story)
Family:
Wife Jo and two future Port Adelaide premiership stars, Liam and Daniel
Favourite number & Position:
4 and Full Forward (apparently very similar to Tony Lockett)
No. of Dragons Games:
20
Recruited From:
Adelaie, City of Churches and City of Life; previously clubs: Prince Alfred Old Collegians, Port Adelaide, Hawthorn
AFL club supported:
Port Adelaide
Career Highlight:
1. Being dropped by supposedly close mate Simon Dixon for any important match, particularly Asian Championship Grand Finals
2. Learning Asian footy in first game when lining up at Full Forward with no forward pockets and looking out to the Half Forward line of Gazza, Gav Parry and Deuce Bigalo.
Where are you now:
Hong Kong
Favourite Hong Kong Bar:
1911
Most memorable Dragons moment:
Michael ‘Farmer’ Roberston’s acceptance speech at 2004 Asian Championships
Advice for other Dragons:
Think twice before asking Farmer to MC or speak at any function