Abdullah Elrafei

Abdullah Elrafei (under 16's)

Abdullah has been a steady improver, training religiously most nights of the week, and has become an integral part of his team. A tall midfielder, good overhead, who runs and carries the ball, and also provides a genuine goal scoring threat.
Nickname and why? Rafei, because of my surname
Preferred position? Ruck rover
Weird rituals before or during a match? Don’t have any
Favourite ever AFL footballer and why? Bachar Houli, an inspiration to every Muslim, and inspiration to my self.
Biggest influence on your football so far? My parents, and Kody
Favourite football memory? Last years preliminary finals against Hillside
Best player you’ve played with and against? Isaac Kako, Hillside
Funniest team mate? Jalal Abou Eid
Most annoying team mate? Chris Gioupas
Most reliable team mate? Sami Valensisi, Ahmed Zahraman
Smartest team mate? Abdul Merhi
Favourite past time/hobby? Footy
Favourite band/musician? None
Celebrity crush? None
3 people you would invite to a private dinner, dead or alive? Bob, and my parents 😜
What you miss most about not being able to play footy?
Not being able to be around a united club like
Northern Saints. Also not being out there on the ground with the boys either losing or winning together