When did it all begin
Julian has worked in the party hire industry for almost a decade and he
and his brother have their own business (McStructure). They hire out and
erect their own marquee structure for big events.
He is also a highly talented pool player. He was always one of the top
players in the region, although he is not so active lately. Recently,
he played in an interstate Scrabble tournament at Dimboola. He left
behind his treasured pool cue at the Dimboola Pub, but they were kind
enough to send it back to him!
Julian is a big fan of books by Tom Robbins and enjoys quoting Oscar
Wilde, whose turn of phrase he greatly admires. He also relishes solving
cryptic crosswords, especially in the Saturday Age, along with the
other word puzzles.
Julian has always been a valuable member of one sport team or another,
including basketball and most recently indoor cricket, where he and his
friends have had a great, fun time every week.
Team Australia 2004 Player
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Lovable larrikin
Julian loves to relax with a beer and some good company, or have a
casual hit of golf with friends. He enjoys playing Scrabble online,
including many marathon sessions on the Internet Scrabble Club (often late
at night, as he is rather nocturnal).
For the last five years, Julian has visited Thailand mid-year. It is a
country he adores and which he finds "such an adventure". He loves the
culture and is one of only a few tourists who can have a conversation with
the locals in their own tongue.
Julian usually finishes in the top five at Masters tournaments, has won
one (Essendon a couple of years ago). Iin his first attempt at the
National Championships this year, he narrowly missed out on a top ten
finish. He rarely studies words. He is a true natural at the game and an
absolute whiz at anagramming. Through experience, he has gained a
finely-tuned strategic instinct.
Julian is immensely proud to be representing Australia in the game that
he loves so dearly. Playing in the TransTasman Challenge is his biggest
achievement since he began playing competitively in 2000.
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