Age:
42
Location:
Shropshire thanks to being in the RAF for the past 17+ years. Originally from
Neath Valley.
When
and how did you start collecting Groggs?
I had always fancied the Groggs but I could
never afford one as a boy. In 1988 at the age of 16, I was part of my school
team that played at the old National Stadium in a successful Welsh Schools Cup
Final. As a well done my parents bought me my first Grogg - Bob Norster as I
was second row. They'd even written to Bob and he sent me a signed photo and
one of his British Lions pin brooches. A gentleman.
What
were the first 3 Groggs you owned and why in particular did you pick these?
Bob Norster was first and about a dozen
years later I bought myself a Gareth Edwards. The most iconic player of my childhood.
A couple of years later I decided to start collecting. A chap from Swansea was
selling off his collection pre divorce settlement so I picked up a few in one
go - Scott Gibbs, Jonathan Davies in Wales kit, Ieuan Evans, Rob Howley and
Lomu.
Do you
still own these Groggs and if not why?
Yes. Only ever sold one Grogg and that was
Shane in Wales kit as I had the same Shane in Lions kit (3/100) signed by the
player. A fellow collector wanted him to complete a set and I was happy to
oblige. It paid dividends as he then pointed me in the direction of a Jonathan
Davies in Neath kit.
What
Groggs do you try to collect now?
I avoid footballers and minis but collect
most others. Rugby predominantly but also musicians, dragons and miners as my
grandpa was a collier. I don't buy Groggs of disagreeable people so I'll never
have a Mike Phillips for example. Ideally I would love more Groggs in Neath kit
and a Brian Williams.
How
many Groggs do you own?
50
What's
your favourite Grogg and why?
Like others it's impossible as it varies
depending on mood. Top 3 in no particular order are Lion's Roar (number 40
bought for my 40th in 2011), Dai Morris in Neath kit and my signed Max Boyce as
I am from Glynneath.
Are
there any Groggs you regret selling if so why?
Only sold one but no regrets as it got me a
better one in return.
Who
would you love to see Grogged?
Sonny Bill Williams with his tattoos,
Gatland and Shaun Edwards.
Now
for some photographs of your collection:
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| Photograph Courtesy of Gary James |
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| Photograph Courtesy of Gary James |
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| Photograph Courtesy of Gary James |
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| Photograph Courtesy of Gary James |
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| Photograph Courtesy of Gary James |
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| Photograph Courtesy of Gary James |
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| Photograph Courtesy of Gary James |
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| Photograph Courtesy of Gary James |
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