Big Fat Quiz Of 2015
Welcome to the /r/AFL Big Fat Quiz of the Year! This quiz's 50 questions covers the 2015 season from February to October. I hope you enjoy the quiz and inundate me with little foibles and complaints. The person who has the highest score in the shortest time at the end of the week will receive a small present of their choice from me ($20) and a special flair that can be worn until the start of the 2016 season. Only your first try will be valid to claim the prize. Good luck!
- 1.
Who had their life changed in the preseason when they came out as gluten intolerant?
- A.
Luke Dunstan
- B.
Nick Riewoldt
- C.
Eli Templeton
- D.
Jack Lonie
Correct Answer
A. Luke Dunstan -
- 2.
Melbourne's win over Gold Coast in Round 1 was their first win to kick off a season since what year?
- A.
2005
- B.
2004
- C.
2006
- D.
2003
Correct Answer
A. 2005 -
- 3.
Sydney trailed Essendon by 41 points during time on in the third quarter, before storming home to record a twelve-point win. Sydney's three-quarter time deficit of 34 points was the largest it had ever overcome to win in the club's history. How many goals did Sydney kick in a row to win the game?
- A.
8
- B.
9
- C.
7
- D.
10
Correct Answer
A. 8 -
- 4.
Josh J. Kennedy of the West Coast Eagles kicked 10 goals against Carlton in Round 2 and became the first player since which player to kick 10 goals or more on 3 occasions?
- A.
Matthew Lloyd
- B.
Buddy Franklin
- C.
Matthew Richardson
- D.
Barry Hall
Correct Answer
A. Matthew Lloyd -
- 5.
In Round 5 Mick Malthouse broke the record for the most games coached in the VFL/AFL history, over taking Jock McHale. What was the games record set by McHale?
- A.
715
- B.
714
- C.
720
- D.
711
Correct Answer
B. 714 -
- 6.
St Kilda's come from behind victory against the Bulldogs in Round 6 was the equal-fifth largest comeback by any team in VFL/AFL history. How far down were the Saints mid way through the 3rd quarter
- A.
55
- B.
50
- C.
53
- D.
58
Correct Answer
A. 55 -
- 7.
In 3rd quarter of the Round 8 clash between West Coast and Gold Coast, West Coast equalled the club record for most amount of points kicked in a quarter. How many goals straight did they kick?
- A.
12
- B.
10
- C.
11
- D.
13
Correct Answer
A. 12 -
- 8.
In Round 9 Dustin Fletcher became the third player to reach the 400 games milestone. How many more games did Fletcher play before retiring at the end of the year?
- A.
0
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
1
Correct Answer
A. 0 -
- 9.
2015 saw the record for most hitouts in a game broken and re-broken by Sandilands and Goldstein. Goldstein eventually won out in Round 12 when he recorded how many hitouts against GWS?
- A.
80
- B.
79
- C.
75
- D.
83
Correct Answer
A. 80 -
- 10.
In Round 14 Essendon incurred its heaviest defeat ever against the Saints. What was the final margin?
- A.
110
- B.
101
- C.
115
- D.
106
Correct Answer
A. 110 -
- 11.
The Indegenous Round produced one of 2015's most controversial moments when Adam Goodes celebrated a goal by doing a war dance. Which team were Sydney playing?
- A.
Carlton
- B.
Collingwood
- C.
Hawthorn
- D.
West Coast
Correct Answer
A. Carlton -
- 12.
At an average of 76.9 points per team, Round 15 was the lowest scoring round since which year?
- A.
1996
- B.
2009
- C.
2006
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
A. 1996 -
- 13.
Not only was Showdown II this year one of the best games of the season it also saw the largest crowd at Adelaide Oval since 1973. What was the attendance for the game?
- A.
54,468
- B.
60,043
- C.
53,340
- D.
56,321
Correct Answer
A. 54,468 -
- 14.
Carlton's loss against Hawthorn was the greatest margin in season 2015. What was it?
- A.
138
- B.
127
- C.
143
- D.
135
Correct Answer
A. 138 -
- 15.
Brent Harvey was the 4th player to reach the 400 games club when they beat the Brisbane Lions in Round 17. How many milestone games has Harvey lost in his career?
- A.
0
- B.
2
- C.
1
- D.
3
Correct Answer
A. 0 -
- 16.
In Round 21 Jason Holmes was the first American raised player to debut in the AFL. Which city does Holmes originate from?
- A.
Chicago
- B.
Los Angeles
- C.
New York
- D.
Boston
Correct Answer
A. Chicago -
- 17.
Round 23 saw Rest-gate occur when Fremantle and North Melbourne both sought permission from the AFL to rest players ahead of finals. How many players did Fremantle rest?
- A.
11
- B.
10
- C.
14
- D.
9
Correct Answer
A. 11 -
- 18.
How many players did North rest?
- A.
9
- B.
8
- C.
10
- D.
11
Correct Answer
A. 9 -
- 19.
Melbourne broke the Etihad/Docklands/Telstra Dome curse in Round 23. What was their losing streak at the venue?
- A.
22 games
- B.
25 games
- C.
17 games
- D.
19 games
Correct Answer
A. 22 games -
- 20.
Fremantle secured the minor premiership for 2015. How many times have they won it before?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
A. 0 -
- 21.
Geelong missed the finals for the first time since what year?
- A.
2006
- B.
2005
- C.
2004
- D.
2003
Correct Answer
A. 2006 -
- 22.
What was the highest score for a winning team this season?
- A.
173
- B.
152
- C.
138
- D.
165
Correct Answer
A. 173 -
- 23.
What was the lowest score by a losing team this season?
- A.
30
- B.
32
- C.
34
- D.
36
Correct Answer
A. 30 -
- 24.
Nat Fyfe won the 2015 Brownlow Medal. How many points did he accrue?
- A.
31
- B.
33
- C.
29
- D.
30
Correct Answer
A. 31 -
- 25.
Josh Kennedy was the Coleman medalist for 2015. How many goals did he kick in the Home and Away season?
- A.
75
- B.
81
- C.
78
- D.
73
Correct Answer
A. 75 -
- 26.
Jesse Hogan was the first full forward to win the Rising Star since which player?
- A.
Nick Riewoldt
- B.
Matthew Richardson
- C.
Matthew Lloyd
- D.
Buddy Franklin
Correct Answer
A. Nick Riewoldt -
- 27.
How many new players were there in 2015's All Australian squad?
- A.
11
- B.
10
- C.
9
- D.
12
Correct Answer
A. 11 -
- 28.
James Hird's woes this year continued when he crashed his bike in July. What was he trying to do?
- A.
Crossing tram tracks
- B.
Trying to knock over Mick Malthouse on his usual walk
- C.
Weaving through traffic
- D.
Dodging magpies
Correct Answer
A. Crossing tram tracks -
- 29.
When Adam Cooney came before the tribunal late in 2015 he was facing a length stint on the sidelines until he received "Character Defence" That all but cleared his name and gave him a knighthood in the process. Whose magical words allowed Cooney to get away virtually scott free?
- A.
Rodney Eade
- B.
Brendan McCartney
- C.
Callan Ward
- D.
John Worsfold
Correct Answer
A. Rodney Eade -
- 30.
After the round 20 derby Eagle Chris Masten found himself in hot water after a confrontation with Fremantle's Nick Suban. What did he do?
- A.
Bit Suban
- B.
Punched Suban
- C.
Spat at Suban
- D.
Made a derogatory remark
Correct Answer
A. Bit Suban -
- 31.
In Round 21 Luke Hodge murdered Chad Wingard and most of his family when he bumped Wingard into a point post after the whistle had been blown. How many weeks did Hodge cop for his bump?
- A.
4
- B.
2
- C.
1
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 32.
The sling tackle was back on the agenda after Bryce Gibbs slammed which Port Adelaide star into the turf?
- A.
Robbie Gray
- B.
Chad Wingard
- C.
Hamish Hartlett
- D.
Eddie Betts
Correct Answer
A. Robbie Gray -
- 33.
Mick Malthouse was sacked as Carlton's coach after which round?
- A.
Round 9
- B.
Round 8
- C.
Round 12
- D.
Round 11
Correct Answer
B. Round 8 -
- 34.
James Hird resigned as Essendon coach after which round?
- A.
Round 20
- B.
Round 18
- C.
Round 19
- D.
Round 21
Correct Answer
A. Round 20 -
- 35.
Dan Hanneberry came storming home in the second half of the season to pinch the Coaches Award off of Nat Fyfe. What was the number of points that Hanneberry won with?
- A.
101
- B.
100
- C.
105
- D.
103
Correct Answer
A. 101 -
- 36.
In the early hours of the 3rd of July 2015 Adelaide coach Phil Walsh was murdered, leaving the football world devastated. After some discussion the match scheduled for that night went ahead. At the end of the match both teams came together and formed a ring around the centre circle for a minutes silence which was to be replicated throughout the round. Who were the two teams that did this?
- A.
Hawthorn and Collingwood
- B.
Port Adelaide and Sydney
- C.
Collingwood and Carlton
- D.
West Coast and Melbourne
Correct Answer
A. Hawthorn and Collingwood -
- 37.
In mid-2015 Hawthorn player Jarryd Roughead suffered a health scare when he developed cancer. Which part of the body did his cancer occur?
- A.
Lip
- B.
Lung
- C.
Back
- D.
Stomach
Correct Answer
A. Lip -
- 38.
In early 2015 Brisbane decided to introduce a giant inflatable lion which the players ran through onto the ground. What was the inflatable monstrosity's name?
- A.
Brion
- B.
Leigh Matthews
- C.
Lyno
- D.
Brian
Correct Answer
A. Brion -
- 39.
Carlton's effort to spruce up its home games involved a hovercraft which carted around Captain Carlton before the game. The hovercraft suffered an untimely demise after what happened?
- A.
It crashed into the Yarra
- B.
It did its ACL and had to retire
- C.
It cost too much
- D.
It crashed into the MCG fence
Correct Answer
A. It crashed into the Yarra -
- 40.
Which Gold Coast player's cocaine use was revealed in 2015? (No, not Karmichael Hunt)
- A.
Harley Bennell
- B.
Charlie Dixon
- C.
Brandon Matera
- D.
Aaron Hall
Correct Answer
A. Harley Bennell -
- 41.
How many god-awful Friday night games did Carlton torture us with this year?
- A.
6
- B.
5
- C.
7
- D.
8
Correct Answer
A. 6 -
- 42.
Chris Judd ended his career in mid-2015 when he suffered what injury?
- A.
ACL
- B.
Fractured Shoulder
- C.
Broken Fibula
- D.
PCL
Correct Answer
A. ACL -
- 43.
Which Bulldogs player was accused of revealing information to Adelaide before the Elimination Final?
- A.
Michael Talia
- B.
Jared Grant
- C.
Jake Stringer
- D.
Mitch Wallis
Correct Answer
A. Michael Talia -
- 44.
Which Hawthorn player was caught sledging Essendon players by miming injecting himself with a needle?
- A.
Sam Mitchell
- B.
Luke Hodge
- C.
Jordan Lewis
- D.
Brian Lake
Correct Answer
A. Sam Mitchell -
- 45.
Which player did an AMA on /r/AFL this year? Hint hint, if you know some players try and convince them to do an AMA
- A.
Lachie Hansen
- B.
Mitch Robinson
- C.
Terry Wallace
- D.
Gary Rohan
Correct Answer
A. Lachie Hansen -
- 46.
The Big Freeze at the G was a charity event at the Queens Birthday match to raise money for MND research. Who is the football spearhead for the MND cause?
- A.
Neale Daniher
- B.
Gary Lyon
- C.
Shane Crawford
- D.
Sam Newman
Correct Answer
A. Neale Daniher -
- 47.
In an interview this year Kane Cornes revealed that which Bulldogs player said "Shouldn't you be home with your dying son?" to him?
- A.
Will Minson
- B.
Matthew Boyd
- C.
Jarred Grant
- D.
Bob Murphy
Correct Answer
A. Will Minson -
- 48.
Which player ripped their back open on exposed bolts at ANZ stadium?
- A.
Jarryd Roughead
- B.
Kurt Tippet
- C.
David Hale
- D.
Buddy Franklin
Correct Answer
A. Jarryd Roughead -
- 49.
Who got elevated to Legend status at this years Hall of Fame?
- A.
Tony Lockett
- B.
Jason Dunstall
- C.
Gary Ablett Snr.
- D.
Bob Skilton
Correct Answer
A. Tony Lockett -
- 50.
Which coach punched a Port Adelaide supporter after a game this year?
- A.
Alastair Clarkson
- B.
Ross Lyon
- C.
Mick Malthouse
- D.
John Barker
Correct Answer
A. Alastair Clarkson -
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