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18. Alex Grace


Full Name:Alex Grace
Playing Position (s):Lock/8
Playing Years at Selby:2008-2018 looking at returning for the 2020-21 season
Other teams:Morley, England Fire Service
Where are you now?Morley
What did you enjoy about playing at Selby?Never was a dull moment. Life lessons from Jim Abrams or having your balls tickled by Wurz in a scrum.
What did playing rugby teach you?Being part of a team and how even when your not there they still will be
You need to take a road trip but must take 3 of your team mates with you. Who would they be?Jim Abrams Adam Leetham Rob Grayson
Who would still come with you, without question?Jim ?
Who was the Selby dressing room joker?Jim Abrams
Favourite player you’ve watched at Selby:Dan Porter/Jay Robinson
Who would be first to the bar and last to leave?Jason Goodwin
Why Selby RUFC?High spirits certainly never a dull moment
Best match you’ve played in?Under 13s Selby vs Moortown at Scarborough. 11 o’clock KO. I think it was a 31-12 win but you’d have to ask Jamie Pocklington to confirm the score!
Most memorable moment:First Senior game in the 2XV
Funniest think you’ve seen on a rugby pitch:Sam stocks dropping ball over the line when all he had to do was put it down
Who/what do you miss the most?Too much to mention
Favourite quote or words of wisdom:Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Lockdown perception:Ensure the beer fridge remains full.