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A quiz on famous Indigenous Athletes of Australia.
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1
Arthur Beetson OAM - What club did he represent?
South Sydney Rabittohs
Canterbury Bulldogs
Manly Sea Eagles
Sydney Roosters
2
Kyah Simon - Her most recent club in Australia
Central Coast Mariners
Sydney F.C
Melbourne Victory
Western Sydney Wanderers
3
Steve Renouf - Which NRL club did he play for?
South Sydney
Brisbane
Manly
Newcastle
4
Evonne Goolagong OAM MBE - How many Grand Slam titles did she win?
17
16
15
14
5
Scott Boland - Which Big Bash Team does he play for?
Melbourne Stars
Hobart Hurricanes
Brisbane Heat
Perth Scortchers
6
Lance Franklin - What is his nickname?
Chopper
Wiesel
Worm
Buddy
7
Greg Inglis - In which years did he win the Golden Boot Award?
2007 & 2008
2007 & 2009
2012 & 2014
2006 & 2008
8
Brooke Peris - What people does she represent?
Barapa Barapa
Dangu
Yuwi
Larrakeya
9
Anthony Mundine - What accolade was he awarded in 2000?
WBA boxer of the year
Clive-Churchill Medalist
Rugby League Golden Boot Award
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Island Person of the Year
10
Kurtley beale - What is his main positions?
Inside Centre and Fly half
Inside Centre & forward
Scrum half and fullback
Inside Centre & Wing
11
Ben Austin OAM - Which City in New South Wales is his home town?
Byron Bay
Sydney
Taree
Wellington
12
Des Abbot - What date and year did he make his debut for Australia?
07 October 2008
28 January 2007
19 December 2009
14 March 2006
13
Johnathan Thurston - Which NRL team did Thurston play for?
Melbourne Storm
Gold Coast Titans
Brisbane Broncos
North Queensland Cowboys
14
Jesse Williams - What is his nickname?
Tha Monstar
Big Rig
Wonder from Down Under
Fairy Runner
15
Taliqua Clancy - She was the first Indigenous Australian to compete which sport at the Olympics?
European Handball
Volleyball
Pole Vault
Rugby 7s
16
Cathy Freeman - What did she do at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games?
Told the Dreamtime story - How the birds got their colours
Addressed the stadium with a 'Welcome to Country'
Danced solo for 12 minutes covered in Indigenous paintings
Lit the Olympic Flame
17
Wendell Sailor - Which rugby league clubs did he play for?
Brisbane & St. George
Manly & St. George
Brisbane & North Queensland
Brisbane & Manly
18
Brooke Peris - Who is her First Cousin?
Cathy Freeman
Nova Peris-Kneebone
Meilinda Gainsford-Taylor
Patrick Johnson
19
Ashleigh Barty- Which city was she born in, on 24 April, 1996?
Toowoomba
Ipswich
Logan
Brisbane
20
Amanda Reid - won a gold medal in Tokyo Paralympics 2021 in C 1-3 500m time trial in which sport?
Cycling
Rowing
Running
Swimming
21
Des Abbot - What year did he win the Gold medal at the Commonweath Games?
2014
2002
2010
2006
22
Ben Austin OAM - How old was Austin when he first started swimming?
16
17
18
19
23
Arthur Beetson AOM - what is his nickname?
Big Rig
Big Guy
Big Artie
Big Beet
24
Arthur Beetson AOM - what was his main position on the field?
Fullback
Centre
Forward
Winger
25
Adam Goodes - What record did he take off Andrew McLoud?
Most consecutive AFL games (72 - 2011-2014)
Most AFL Goals in his career (247)
Most goal assist in a single game of AFL (17)
Most AFL Games (340)
26
Steve Renouf - What is his nickname?
The Brick
The Axe
The Jet
The Pearl
27
Kyah Simon - Was the first Indigenous player to do what in football?
Win a FIFA World Cup game
Win an Olympic Medal in football
Get a red card
Score a goal
28
Scott Boland - What year did he win the Mullagh Medal as best Indigenous Player for Australia?
2023
2021
2022
2020
29
Wendell Sailor - Which NRL Team does his son, Tristan Sailor, play for?
NZ Warriors
Melbourne Storm
St George-Illawarra Dragons
Gold Coast Titans
30
Jesse Williams - In what year did he win his Superbowl ring
2014
2011
2013
2012
31
Lance Franklin - Which people does he represent?
Bunurong
Larrakeyah
Whadjuk
Nyoongar
32
Scott Boland - Which State does he play Cricket For?
QLD
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
VICTORIA
NSW
33
Frank Reys - What was the name of his winning horse?
Think Big
Van der Hum
Just A Dash
Gala Supreme
34
Cathy Freeman - In what event did she win a Gold medal in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games?
400 metres
200 metres
100 metres
800 metres
35
Jesse Williams - Which Torres Strait Island was he born on?
Thursday Island
Possession Island
Badu Island
Crab Island
36
Jade North - was born in ....
Bendigo, Victoria
Glenelg, South Australia
Townsville, Queensland
Taree, New South Wales
37
Lydia Williams - Current NWSL Team is...
Orlando Pride
Houston Dash
Sky Blue F.C
North Carolina Courage
38
Jesse Williams - At what age did he first play grid iron as a junior?
12
14
13
15
39
Lance Franklin - What are significant about his tattoos?
They honour his Grandmother who saw him win his first final
They are dedicated to his Indigenous heritage
They are a dedication to both the Hawthorne and Sydney Clubs
They represent each Indigenous player he has played with
40
Jason Gillespie - What was he the first acknowledged person for?
Most wickets in one over in a test match (5)
First Aboriginal person to become a Test cricketer
Highest score against Bangladesh
First test cricketer to get 300 wickets
41
Arthur Beetson AOM - What years did he represent QLD and Australia?
1971 - 1988
1964-1981
1957 - 1978
1976 - 1993
42
Dan Christian - What year & Month did he make his debut in the Australian T20 team?
January 2010
March 2009
August 2009
February 2010
43
Des Abbot - What is the name of the Australian Men's Hockey team?
Wombats
Kookaburras
Possums
Platypus
44
Nova Peris-Kneebone - Was the first ever Indigenous player to win what?
Play hockey in America
A World Cup Final for Australia in hockey
Score a goal for Australia in hockey
An Olympic Gold Medal
45
Arthur Beetson AOM - What significant sporting event did he assist in creating?
State of Origin
Winfield Cup (now called the NRL)
International rugby league matches
4 point tries (they used to be worth 5 points each)
46
Kurtley Beale - What was his previous club?
Western Force
QLD Reds
ACT Brumbies
Melbourne Rebels
47
Dane Gagai - Whcih Rubgy League team does he currently play for?
Newcastle Knights
South Sydney Rabbitohs
St George Dragons
Brsbane Broncos
48
Lance Franklin - How many premierships did he win and with who?
Three (two with Hawthorne, one with Sydney)
One (with Sydney)
Two (one with Hawthorne, one with Sydney)
One (with Hawthorne)
49
Latrell Mitchell - What team does he currently play for in the NRL?
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Newcastle Knights
Manly Sea Eagles
Sydney Roosters
50
Cathy Freeman - What caused the controversy after her famous 400 metre win at Sydney Olympics?
Flew both the Australian and Aboriginal Flag after the race
Painted herself with traditional paint to receive her Medal
She wore a full body suit for the race
She decided not to do any interviews
51
Kurtley Beale - Until 2020, which rugby union team he play for?
NSW Waratahs
Western Force
ACT Brumbies
QLD Reds
52
Anthony Mundine - What years did Mundine hold the WBA Middleweight titles?
Between 2003 & 2008
Between 2007 - 2014
Between 2005 - 2011
Between 2000 & 2004
53
Patty Mills - Which NBA team does he currently play for?
San Antonio Spurs
Golden State Warriors
Brooklyn Nets
Cleveland Cavaliers
54
Jade North - Attended which Brisbane High School?
St. Joseph's Nudgee College
Cavendish Road State High School
Brisbane State High School
Sunnybank State High School
55
Frank Reys - What prestigious event did he win in 1973?
Darwin Cup
Melbourne Cup
Brisbane Cup
Caulfield Cup
56
Evonne Goolagong OAM MBE - In which two decades did she play tennis for Australia?
1970s and 1980s
1980s and 1990s
1960s and 1970s
1990s and early 2000s
57
Evonne Goolagong OAM MBE - How many French Open Grand Slams did she win?
4
2
1
3
58
Sam Riley - The City of Belmont named what after her?
Stadium
Pool
Road
Bridge
59
Brooke Peris - What title was Peris awarded in 2014?
Victorian Sportsperson of the Year
Queensland Sportsperson of the Year
Northern Territory Sportsperson of the Year
New South Wales Sportsperson of the Year
60
Adam Goodes - What caused controversy at the MCG that led Goodes to leave the game early?
He was given a red card for a high tackle
His son was being born
He was given a racial comment by a commentator
He was called a monkey by a 13 year old Girl
61
Evonne Goolagong OAM MBE - How many Australian Open Grand Slams did she win?
3
2
1
4
62
Ashleigh Barty - Before playing and dominating tennis, she represented Brisbane in which professional sport?
Rugby League
Australian Football
Basketball
Cricket
63
Selwin Cobbo - Which NRL team does he play for?
Melbourne Storm
Manly Sea Eagles
Redcliffe Dolphins
Brisbane Broncos
64
Steve Renouf - What town was he born in?
Roma
Harvey Bay
Winton
Murgon
65
Jesse Williams - Which NFL team did he play for?
Atlanta Falcons
Seattle Seahawks
Oakland Raiders
Greenbay Packers
66
Johnathan Thurston - Which junior rugby league club did he play for?
Logan Brothers
Aspley Demons
Souths Sunnybank
Waterford Demons
67
Dan Christian - Which team did he play for in Big Bash League (BBL) 10 (2020/2021)?
Melbourne Renegades
Adelaide Strikers
Sydney Sixers
Brisbane Heat
68
Des Abbot - What did he earn in 2008?
His first World Cup win
Award for world's best player
A bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics
Respect from the Australian community
69
Sam Riley - Which Olympic Games did Riely compete in?
1992 & 1996
2000 & 2004
2004 & 2008
1996 & 2000
70
Selwin Cobbo - Which High School did he attend and was school captain of?
Kirwin State High School
The Ipswch High School
Marsden State High School
Murgon State High School
71
Jason Gillespie - Which Australian State did he play for in the Sheffield Shield?
South Australia
Tasmania
New South Wales
Victoria
72
Nova Peris-Kneebone - In what sport and year did she win her Gold Medal in?
100 metre sprints - Atlanta Olympics 1996
Hockey - Sydney Olympics 2000
Hockey - Atlanta Olympics 1996
100 metre sprints - Sydney Olympics 2000
73
Cathy Freeman - What year and age did she win her first Gold Medal at a Commonwealth Games?
1998 Commonwealth Games - Aged 24
1994 Commonwealth Games - Aged 20
2002 Commonwealth Games - Aged 28
1990 Commonwealth Games - Aged 16
74
Ben Austin OAM - What body part was deformed at birth ?
Arm
Ears
Leg
Foot
75
Kurtley Beale - What year did he receive the John Eales Medal?
2012
2011
2010
2013
76
Greg Inglis - Until his retirement in 2019, which NRL team did Inglis play for?
South Sydney
Sydney Roosters
Manly
Melbourne
77
Josh Addo-Carr - Which NRL team does he currently play for?
North QLD Cowboys
Gold Coast Titans
Melbourne Storm
Canterbury Bulldogs
78
Des Abbot - What award was he nominated for in 2009?
Indigenous person of the year Award
OAM Award
The Qantas Northern Territory Sportsperson of the Year.
World Hockey Best Player of 2009
79
Jade North - Won a place at the Australian Institute of Sport at what age?
13
14
12
15
80
Jade North - Plays for which Hyundai A-League Team?
Melbourne Victory
Brisbane Roar
Sydney F.C
Perth Glory
81
Ben Austin AOM - What other sports, besides swimming, does Austin excel at?
Baseball
Cricket
Lawn Bowls
Rugby league
82
Adam Goodes - How many times was Goodes an All-Australian?
Two
Three
One
Four
83
Sam Riley - in 1994, where did she win her Gold Medal at?
Melbourne, Australia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Alberta, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia
84
Steve Renouf - What was his main position when playing rugby league?
Wing
Centre
Fullback
Front row forward
85
Nicho Hynes- Which NRL team does he currently play for?
Cronulla Sharks
Melbourne Storm
Cronulla Sharks
Sydney Roosters
86
Evonne Goolagong OAM MBE - How many Wimbledon Grand Slams did she win?
4
2
3
1
87
Who was his highest test score of 201* against?
Bangladesh
Pakistan
India
Sri Lanka
88
Sam Riley - What was her premier event?
Butterfly
Backstroke
Freestyle
Breaststroke
89
Nova Peris-Kneebone - Which Indigenous People does she belong to?
Larrakeyah
Giabal
Adnyamathanha
Muthimuthi
90
Jason Gillespie - What is his nickname
Pigeon
Dizzy
Mullet
Garry
91
Patty Mills - Which NRL player is his cousin?
Edrick Lee
Chris Sandow
Jarowl Yow Yeh
Josh Addo Carr
92
Johnathan Thurston - What year did he win his third Golden Boot Award?
2014
2015
2012
2013
93
Greg Inglis - Which other NRL player is related to him?
Dane Gagai
Johnathon Thurston
Preston Campbell
Jack Bird
94
Wendell Sailor - What is his nickname?
Sinbad
Big Dell
Popeye
Baldy
95
Nova Peris-Kneebone - What sport did she compete in the Sydney Olympic 2000 games?
Field Hockey
Long Jump
Pole Vault
Sprints
96
Adam Goodes - What year did Goodes receive the
Australian of the Year
Award?
2013
2015
2016
2014
97
Adam Goodes - Which team did he play for in the AFL?
Adelaide Crows
Collingwood Magpies
Sydney Swans
Melbourne Demons
98
Hannah Darlington - Which WBBL team does she play for?
Brisbane Heat
Perth Scortchers
Sydney Thunder
Sydney Sixers
99
Jade North - Was the first Indigenous footballer to....
Captain Melbourne Victory
Captain the Brisbane Roar
Captain Sydney F.C
Captain the Socceroos
100
Wendell Sailor - Currently, which radio channel does he commentate the rugby league on?
Hit105
Triple M 104.5
612 ABC
Triple J
