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Lynchy Mania Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz to test the knowledge of Brisbane and Fitzroy fans alike. Just how well do you know Alastair Lynch?

A multiple-choice quiz by burdie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
burdie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
134,060

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
427

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Question 1 of 20

1. Lets start at the beginning. What is Alastair Lynch's date of birth? Hint

September 7, 1968

June 19, 1968

July 3, 1969

June 18, 1969

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Question 2 of 20

2. Where was Lynchy born? Hint

Devonport, Tasmania

Burnie, Tasmania

Hobart, Tasmania

Launceston, Tasmania

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Question 3 of 20

3. What was Alastair Lynch doing at the end of the 2001 Grand Final? Hint

Having a shot for goal to win the game

Holding the ball aloft in triumph

Celebrating the win with forward line buddy Jonathan Brown

Being pushed into the goal posts by Essendon defender Dustin Fletcher

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Question 4 of 20

4. During the 2002 season, against which teams did Alastair Lynch kick 7 goals? Hint

Adelaide , Richmond and Sydney

Collingwood, Essendon and Western Bulldogs

Carlton, St.Kilda and Fremantle

West Coast, Kangaroos and Melbourne

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Question 5 of 20

5. Alastair Lynch kicked his 500th goal against Port Adelaide in the finals.

True

False

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Question 6 of 20

6. How many goals did Lynch kick during the 1993 season? Hint

101

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Question 7 of 20

7. In 1993 Alastair Lynch was named All-Australian at what position? Hint

Ruck

Full Forward

Full Back

Centre Half Forward

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Question 8 of 20

8. In what year did Alastair Lynch win 'Mark of the Year'? Hint

1993

1999

1988

1989

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Question 9 of 20

9. During Lynch's career he played at three AFL clubs. What were they? Hint

St.Kilda, Sydney Swans, and Brisbane Lions

North Melbourne, Sydney Swans, and Brisbane Lions

Hawthorn Hawks, Brisbane Bears and Brisbane Lions

Fitzroy Lions, Brisbane Bears and Brisbane Lions

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Question 10 of 20

10. Alastair Lynch was named Brisbane Lions Co-Captain with Michael Voss from 1997 to 1999.

True

False

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Question 11 of 20

11. Alastair Lynch contracted a mystery virus in 1994, which turned out to be what? Hint

Diabetes

None of the Above

Asthma

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Question 12 of 20

12. In what year did Alastair Lynch risk his career in front of the tribunal? Hint

1997

1996

1999

1998

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Question 13 of 20

13. Against West Coast on Round 12 2003, Alastair did what? Hint

Had the most possessions on the ground for the first time since 1993.

Kicked eight goals, which equalled the Lions record.

Mimicked Leigh Matthews at knocking over a goal post.

Was suspended for one match for abusing the umpires.

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Question 14 of 20

14. What is Lynch's greatest fear?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 15 of 20

15. What was Alastair's first job? Hint

Fruit and Veg section at Woollies

the paper route

assistant at a hardware store

Geologists assistant

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Question 16 of 20

16. In 2001 Alastair Lynch said he would like to sit next to who on a plane? Hint

Choppers (Marcus Ashcroft)

Vodka (Michael Voss)

Harty (Shaun Hart)

Leppa (Justin Leppitsch)

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Question 17 of 20

17. Lynch has won his clubs leading goal-kicker five or more times.

True

False

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Question 18 of 20

18. What guernsey number did Alastair wear during the 2002 Grand Final? Hint

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who is Lynch's favourite AFL Presenter? Hint

P. Daicos

None of these

Bruce McAvaney

Rex Hunt

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Question 20 of 20

20. Alastair was part of the 1988 draft.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lets start at the beginning. What is Alastair Lynch's date of birth?

Answer: June 19, 1968

Alastair Lynch was the oldest man in the AFL in the 2003 season, just in front of Mick Martyn.

2. Where was Lynchy born?

Answer: Burnie, Tasmania

Lynch is considered one of the greatest AFL players to come from Tasmania.

3. What was Alastair Lynch doing at the end of the 2001 Grand Final?

Answer: Holding the ball aloft in triumph

Many pictures were taken of Lynch when the siren went, and that picture made the front cover of fifteen different newspapers.

4. During the 2002 season, against which teams did Alastair Lynch kick 7 goals?

Answer: Adelaide , Richmond and Sydney

Lynch has kicked 7 goals against Adelaide on three prior occasions.

5. Alastair Lynch kicked his 500th goal against Port Adelaide in the finals.

Answer: False

He kicked his 500th goal in the preliminary final against Adelaide.

6. How many goals did Lynch kick during the 1993 season?

Answer: 68

He also kicked 68 goals in 2001.

7. In 1993 Alastair Lynch was named All-Australian at what position?

Answer: Full Back

As Lynch started his career at full-back, it has helped him be a brilliant full-forward, as he knows all the tactics full-backs use.

8. In what year did Alastair Lynch win 'Mark of the Year'?

Answer: 1989

It was great to see a youngster win the award for a change.

9. During Lynch's career he played at three AFL clubs. What were they?

Answer: Fitzroy Lions, Brisbane Bears and Brisbane Lions

That was part of the reason he was named co-captain. He had had a foot in both camps, and had been a real champion for the Bears and Fitzroy, and he is a champion for the Lions.

10. Alastair Lynch was named Brisbane Lions Co-Captain with Michael Voss from 1997 to 1999.

Answer: False

They were not the years, they were in fact 1997-98-99-00.

11. Alastair Lynch contracted a mystery virus in 1994, which turned out to be what?

Answer: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

CFS put Alastair out of action for a few years. However when he pulled through he worked to become an even greater player.

12. In what year did Alastair Lynch risk his career in front of the tribunal?

Answer: 1998

Alastair volunteered information that he was taking a banned substance, to treat his CFS. He was let off with a fine, and was commended on the way he conducted himself over the twenty-six hour hearing.

13. Against West Coast on Round 12 2003, Alastair did what?

Answer: Kicked eight goals, which equalled the Lions record.

Alastair equalled his own Brisbane Lions goal-scoring record for the third time.

14. What is Lynch's greatest fear?

Answer: Heights

You wouldn't believe that if you saw his mark of the year.

15. What was Alastair's first job?

Answer: Geologists assistant

Now we know why he could describe Jonathan Brown falling on the ground as an earthquake.

16. In 2001 Alastair Lynch said he would like to sit next to who on a plane?

Answer: Vodka (Michael Voss)

While filling out a survey in 2001 Alastair said he would like to sit next to Vossy because he always flies first class, but I'm sure wife Peta would be up there too.

17. Lynch has won his clubs leading goal-kicker five or more times.

Answer: True

Fitzroy 1993 (68 goals)
Bears 1996 (52 goals)
Lions 2000 (58 goals) 2001 (68 goals) 2002 (74 goals).

18. What guernsey number did Alastair wear during the 2002 Grand Final?

Answer: 11

Fun Fact - Michael Voss is number 3, and he became the 11th player to win Brisbane Lions Life Membership. Lynch in No. 11, and he became the 3rd Player to gain Lions Life Membership.

19. Who is Lynch's favourite AFL Presenter?

Answer: Rex Hunt

Another vital piece of information I learnt reading Lynch's survey.

20. Alastair was part of the 1988 draft.

Answer: True

He was a great pick up for Fitzroy at No. 50.

Source: Author burdie

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