Ruben Hartigan
How long have you been playing in the Blue and White? Eight years
Favourite Memory at Dundas? This would be playing alongside Madds and Atcho in the Grand Final last year when it came to extra time, and I look at them with this crazy look, like I could run all day, and saying "we can't lose from here - lets fire up fellas." Then just running crazy.
Favourite Food? My home made lasagne
Funniest Moment in the Prems Squad? Chris Madden trying to chase the ball with a cramp, dragging his leg, and his mouth letting out all sorts of obscenities.
Favourite Sporting Team? Westham United
Sporting Goals for this year? To score a couple of left foot magic goals
Favourite Movie? Young Guns
Three Words to Describe Yourself? Witty, Focused, Easy - Going
Your Nickname? Rubes away from soccer, but at soccer "the machine" because I love the hard games and never stop!!
Who Will Win The Melbourne Cup? Who is running?
Favourite Position On And Off The Field? Stopper, to pick up the opposition play maker
How Do You Stay Fit? Run about 6km four times per week, sit-ups daily and hit the gym a bit, ride and swim a little.
Favourite Hobby? Surfing, Snowboarding & Eating
Ideal Job? Small tour guide operator on the North Coast showing backpackers around
"The Machine" is arguably the fittest and strongest player in the entire Prems squad. Many an opposition defender has gone home to have nightmares about their clashes with Ruben, as many of his hits can be felt from the sideline. Ruben adds fitness and determination to the first grade side, and has also been known to slot the odd goal now and then.
Ruben at Work and at Play