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Christmas Q&A: AFL young guns reveal their worst gifts, ideal holiday destinations and more

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Christmas is a time for giving … and receiving … and a time for kicking back with family over a huge spread of food.

But is it the same for our young guns? We ask a group of young AFL stars what they have planned for the days ahead.

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Best gift you’ve brought someone?

I’m pretty bad at presents, I usually get my sisters to organise them and I give them the money.

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Worst gift you’ve ever had?

I’ve had a few shockers but don’t want to say which ones because I don’t want to offend anyone.

What will you buy your parents?

I am actually buying dad a ladder this year (hope he doesn’t read this).

Best Christmas holiday destination?

Europe, somewhere in Switzerland for a white Christmas. We did that in 2017 and it was the best one I’ve had.

What series will you stream these holidays?

The Office. The US one. I’ve watched it three times and it’s my go-to.

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Camera IconCaleb Poulter carries the ball. Michael Klein Credit: News Corp Australia
Poulter splashed the cash for his mum.
Camera IconPoulter splashed the cash for his mum. Credit: Supplied

Caleb Poulter (Collingwood)

Best gift you’ve bought someone?

I’m a shocking gift giver but it would have to be an Apple watch for my mum. Can’t do much better than that.

Worst gift you’ve ever had?

I would say jocks and socks but as I’ve gotten older I’ve realised how expensive they actually are, so maybe some spider-man colouring books I got when I was about 17.

What will you buy your parents?

For dad, some Airpods – as whenever he flies on a plane he always complains how the headphones he’s given don’t work. For mum, an apple watch but just a series 3 because budget is low this year.

Best Christmas holiday destination?

Would have to be New York. I would love to spend a Christmas in the USA with all the snow and bright lights, would be very cool.

Series to stream these holidays?

I don’t watch too many series because I’m way too indecisive. I can’t go past Christmas movies like ‘Elf’ or ‘Home Alone’ to get into the spirit. If anything, I recently got into ‘The Blacklist’ with Jack Crisp and his wife.

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Harry Jones (Essendon)

Best gift you’ve bought someone?

An air fryer for mum.

Worst gift you’ve ever had?

Six-pack of VB from a Kris Kringle

What will you buy your parents?

New runners

Best Christmas holiday destination?

Costa Rica - I was there for a Christmas in 2018. Warm weather, beautiful beaches and good food.

Series to stream these holidays?

Stranger Things - best series ever

Isaac Cumming (GWS)

Best gift you’ve bought someone?

My mum, a pet rat.

Worst gift you’ve ever received?

I don’t want to be ungrateful – I’ve never had a bad gift.

What will you buy your parents?

Probably some wine.

Best Christmas holiday destination?

Broken Hill. Paradise.

Series to stream these holidays?

Best series? I don’t actually watch any TV series’ or much TV.

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Camera IconIsaac Cumming takes a strong mark. Michael Klein Credit: News Corp Australia
Cumming’s best Christmas gift: a pet rat!
Camera IconCumming’s best Christmas gift: a pet rat! Credit: Supplied

Karl Amon (Port Adelaide)

Best gift you’ve bought someone?

Something you know the person needs or will use.

Worst gift you’ve ever had?

Anything you know won’t be used.

What will you buy your parents?

Probably an experience. Something like a restaurant or winery voucher. Can’t go wrong.

Best Christmas holiday destination?

New York. I’ve had Christmas there once and can’t wait to do it again. The whole vibe of the city at that time of the year is incredible.

Series to stream these holidays?

Currently waiting for the new season of Ozark which is released in mid January.

Karl Amon is eager to spend another Christmas in New York.
Camera IconKarl Amon is eager to spend another Christmas in New York. Credit: istock
Xavier O’Halloran’s dad will be receiving some of these for Christmas.
Camera IconXavier O’Halloran’s dad will be receiving some of these for Christmas. Credit: Supplied

Xavier O’Halloran (GWS)

Best gift you’ve bought someone?

Bonds undies for dad, it’s all he asks for.

Worst gift you’ve ever received?

Lynx shower packs…

What will you buy your parents?

Probably a little getaway of some kind – a Red Balloon voucher.

Best Christmas holiday destination?

I love the idea of a white Christmas in New York.

Series to stream these holidays?

Die Hard series, it’s Christmas.

Originally published as Christmas Q&A: AFL young guns reveal their worst gifts, ideal holiday destinations and more

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