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Name: Seamus McDermott (Shifty)
Height: 5,11″
Weight: 16st
Position: Tight Head Prop Forward
Where Have You Played?
Cavan RFC & Dundalk IT College – Total 18 Years.
Is there a memorable moment that sticks out?
Probably was the best try I ever scored which was playing in Newry. The ball was kicked off and our full back, Larry Burke, caught it. He ran, dodged tackles and made it to the half way line. He then passed ot to me! I ran straight through the centres, through the full back, in fact i actually side stepped the full back and scored the try under the posts! lol never forget it. It wasn’t today or yesterday unfortunately though.
Technical Development? How did you learn the game?
We’d a great underage set up in Cavan when I started out. About 50% of our current squad played underage, under Johnny Loughnane, who was the main man when it came to rugby at that age group. I know a lot of the lads would agree with me there.
What does a scrum feel like? Literally what does it feel like?
Hate them if they are going against us, love them when we are on top. It can get a bit hairy at times but wouldn’t have it any other way.
Who is the biggest bandit on the Cavan side?
The lads would probably say me ha ha, but I reckon it has to be Jammy Jerry Loughnane, the luckiest fella I ever met
What is the role of Prop Forward?
1st and foremost the role of Tight Head Prop is to stabilise the scrum, this gives the perfect set up for the game. Also lifting in the lineout and in the modern game the prop is also mobile getting round the park and contributing alot more to open play, not me lol!
What is the best thing about rugby?
Apart from playing it has to be the social side, the cameraderie, week in week out playing with people you know.
Shaved or Un Shaved?
Depends on what it is, ha ha. I like to go unshaved from time to time, but definitely shaved if it’s what I’m thinking of! LOL
Beers Wines or Spirits: Beer.
