Get to know the Cats' latest debutant, 20-year-old Irishman Mark O'Connor.
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Mark O’Connor
Nickname: Merrick
AFL Club supported as a kid: Geelong
Best moment in footy: playing football with Dingle
Before a game I always: listen to music
The player from another club you most like to watch: Ciaran Byrne (Carlton)
All-time favourite player: Scott Selwood
What do you like to do on your days off: golf
How do you amuse yourself during a flight: play cards
Which singer would you like to see perform at the AFL GF: Jay-Z
Who is the king of selfies at your club: Jamaine Jones
If you could swap jobs with someone, who would it be: a soccer player
Favourite city in the world to visit: Melbourne
What’s next on your travel bucket list: New York
Childhood hero: David Johnson
Favourite professional sporting team: Barcelona FC
Favourite sporting hero: Jim Stynes
Favourite food: Eggs on toast
Favourite TV show: Match of the Day
Three things you would like to do after your footy career: open a coffee shop, travel, play gaelic football in Dingle
