- Steele Sidebottom can remember the brand of boots worn by each player
- Magpies Star says he has been obsessed with boots since he was a child
The veteran of Magpies Steele Sidebottom revealed his strange talent to remember the exact brand of football boots worn by other AFL players.
The extraordinary memory of the 34 -year -old Collingwood star was revealed in a light video published by AFL on social networks, which is surprising fans across the country.
“As a child, I was obsessed with, well Footy for one, but I just love football boots, so every time I see someone playing, I always check the boots they have,” he explains in the clip.
Sidebottom is questioned if he can name what 26 random players carry on their feet – and without hesitation, he nails correctly.
Of course, Sidebottom’s bizarre talent has been impressing its Collingwood teammates for years.
In 2016, Adam Treloar revealed as much while appearing on the Galore sports podcast.
Steele Sidebottom has the strange talent to remember the exact brand of football boots worn by other AFL players
The veteran of the Magpies (photo with his wife Alisha and his children) says that he has been obsessed with boots since he was a child
“Once, he said to me” Where are your ASICS? “Explained Treloar.
“I said” how do you know what boot I wear? “, And he replied” I know that everyone in the AFL “.”
Treloar could not believe what he heard and put the sidebottom to the test.
“I don’t make fun of you, he could name the boots of each player they wore,” said Treloar.
“All my former teammates, I named them and he said” I know which boot (brand) they wear and which (model) they wear. “”
“There is no shortage of any.
Meanwhile, Collingwood coach Craig McRae praised his players as winners, even if their sequence of six AFL games is over.
He was ravaged in the way they managed the end of the epic defeat of three Saturday evening points against Geelong, gathering around Jack Crisp when he missed his shot after the mermaid.
Sidebottom’s extraordinary talent has been impressing his teammates for years
It would have been a fairy tale finish if he had kicked with precision, since Crisp was playing in his 245th consecutive match.
This beat the longtime disc of the AFL, established by Melbourne Great Jim Styles.
Collingwood players and also some cat opponents immediately went to Crisp after his crucial kick only marked one behind.
“When this kick is missing, look at our team’s response. This testifies to the character and the culture that we have ”, said McRae after the agonizing loss of 13.12 (90) at 12.15 (87).
“We look like winners, no matter what the dashboard said.”
