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