PLAYER PROFILES
Carol Forwood
Name: Carol Anne Forwood
Date of Birth: 09/11/59
Star Sign: Scorpio
Place of Birth: Manilla, NSW
Nickname: Caz
Height: 5' 4"
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Carer
Any pets: 2 Dogs
Type of Dart Used: Specially Made
Sponsors: Spinks Consulting & my wife
Do you have a coach? No
Which Association(s) do you play in? MPDL
What year did you make your State Debut? 1989
What year did you make your Australian Debut? 1991 Reserve, 1993 World Cup Player
Ambition: World No 1 & make Lakeside again
Achievements: Numerous Singles, Doubles & Mixed in NSW, ACT & VIC
State:
Australian Titles:
Australian Singles 2006, Mixed Doubles, Ladies Doubles [twice]
Numerous Tournaments
International Titles:
New Zealand Puma Masters 3 - 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007
New Zealand Open 2006
Lakeside 2007 [1st Australian Lady]
Open Tournaments:
Pacific Masters 1995, 2003
Geelong 2003, 2004, 2005
Dutch Open 2006
Scottish Open 2006
What do you remember about your State debut game? 3rd Highest Average
What age did you start playing darts? 25
How did you get into darts? School friend's parents
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Pauline Munday
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you? Always give 200%
What has been your most memorable win? Australian Singles - Took me 17 years to win it
Who is the best darts player you have seen? Pauline Munday / Tony David
Do you have any superstitions or rituals before competition? No
Favourite Movie Star: Whooopi Goldberg
Favourite Movie: Alien movies
Favourite TV Show: Bones
Favourite cartoon character: None
Favourite Song: I'll Be
Favourite Singer: Reba
Favourite CD: Too many to pick one
Favourite Drink: Scotch
Favourite band when you were a teenager: -------
Favourite Food: Mashed Potatoes
Favourite Restaurant: Chinese
Favourite book: Suduko
What are you reading at the moment? Suduko
Favourite item of clothing: Track pants
Favourite holiday destination: New Zealand
Sports Person you most admired: Pauline Munday
What is the best sporting event/match you ever attended as a spectator? 1990 VFL Grand Final
Who's the biggest entertainer you have seen live? Melissa Ethridge
Who is the most famous person you have ever met? Haven't met them yet
Best place to spend your time away from darts? Home
Where is your ultimate holiday destination? White Christmas
If you could be any other person - who would it be? Me
If you could have any four guests at a dinner party, who would they be? Whoopi Goldberg, Suzie Q, The Queen, Joan of Arc
If you could meet anyone in history who would it be? Joan of Arc
If you were marooned on island, what would be the one thing you would take if you could? My Wife
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Accuracy
What would you do if you had a million dollar? Travel the world playing darts and sponsor women's darts
Did you excel in any other sports as a junior? Baseball
Do you follow any other sport? Football
Apart from darts, what is your biggest talent? Building Things
Your most memorable moment: Being an Australian Rep & making Lakeside '2007'
Your most embarrassing moment: Not saying my Wedding Day as My Most
Memorable Moment
What makes you angry? People telling me how I feel & what I am thinking
Tell us something we don't know about you: Don't like to give away secrets
Something that you like, but shouldn't? Chocolate & Ice Cream
What is your worst habit? Smoking [which I have given up]
Do you have any phobias? Snakes, spiders, elevators
What is your most prized possession? My wedding ring
What do you wish you could do, but are bad at? Dancing
Describe yourself in 3 words: Honest, funny & easy going
Hobbies/Interests: Computer, travelling & gardening
Anything you would like to comment on or add: Getting sponsorship for individual is
hard. These days if you're not a man they don't care
Joanne Hadley
Date of Birth: February 9th 1961
Star Sign: Aquarius
Place of Birth: Melbourne
Nickname: Comet
Height: 170cm
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Driver
Any pets: No
Type of Dart Used: 24g Unicorn
Sponsors: I wish
Do you have a coach? My hubby George
Which Association(s) do you play in? Metropolitan Dart League, Legends
What year did you make your State Debut? 1997
What year did you make your Australian Debut? Haven't yet
Ambition: To represent Australia someday
Achievements:
State Titles:
Top 8 averages a few times,
2006 Doubles Winners, S/F singles, S/F mixed doubles
World Cup trials 2005 & 2006.
Open Tournaments:
Won numerous tournaments singles & doubles, includes Wonthaggi, Albury, Geelong Dart Club, White Eagle, Vic. Masters, Ballarat, Marcia Boyd Open, Echuca & Dandenong, Easter Open & Aust. Grand Masters Doubles twice
What do you remember about your State debut game?
The enthusiasm of all the players and how pumped they were, but for some reason I wasn't, but soon became just as enthusiastic.
What age did you start playing darts? 19
How did you get into darts? An old boyfriend played and pretty soon I was playing also.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Pauline Munday.
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you? Always try your best
What has been your most memorable win? 2006 Australian Doubles.
Who is the best darts player you have seen? Bobby George, John Lowe, Simon Whitlock, Tony David
Do you have any superstitions or rituals before competition? No
Favourite Movie Star: Nathan Lane, Anthony Hopkins, Danny Kaye
Favourite Movie: The Court Jester
Favourite TV Show: Mash & Frasier
Favourite cartoon character: Foghorn Leghorn
Favourite Song: Love is all around by Wet Wet Wet
Favourite Singer: Tom Jones, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra & Michael Jackson
Favourite CD: Thriller
Favourite Drink: Victoria Bitter
Favourite band when you were a teenager: Status Quo
Favourite Food: Roast Lamb
Favourite Restaurant: Nil
Favourite book: Don't like books, I'd rather see the movie
What are you reading at the moment? Besides this questionnaire, nothing
Favourite item of clothing: Track pants
Favourite holiday destination: Echuca/Moama
Sports Person you most admired: Evonne Cawley
What is the best sporting event/match you ever attended as a spectator? 1983 Watching West Ham United play live.
Who's the biggest entertainer you have seen live? Tom Jones, Billy Joel & Michael Jackson
Who is the most famous person you have ever met? John Lowe & Bobby George
Best place to spend your time away from darts? At home with George
Where is your ultimate holiday destination? Would love to go to Las Vegas
If you could be any other person - who would it be? Angelina Jolie
If you could have any four guests at a dinner party, who would they be? Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Nathan Lane & Anthony Hopkins
If you could meet anyone in history who would it be? Nostradamus
If you were marooned on an island, what would be the one thing you would take if you could? If I can't have a boat, then a Satellite phone will do.
If you had a superpower, what would it be? To heal the sick by touch
What would you do if you had a million dollars? Pay off any debts, help family & friends and have one hell of a party.
Did you excel in any other sports as a junior? Netball & basketball
Do you follow any other sport? Athletics
Apart from darts, what is your biggest talent? You'll have to ask George
Your most memorable moment: My wedding day
Your most embarrassing moment: Throwing up at my wedding reception
What makes you angry? Disrespect and dishonesty
Tell us something we don't know about you: I'm an open book
Something that you like, but shouldn't? Chocolate cake
What is your worst habit? Ask George
Do you have any phobias? No
What is your most prized possession? My parents love
What do you wish you could do, but are bad at? Golf
Describe yourself in 3 words: Honest, friendly & reliable
Hobbies/Interests: Music, old movies.
Anything you would like to comment on or add: Always be happy in what you do and try not to upset too many people along the way
