Michael Thwaite – Gold Coast United vice-captain and defender
How many kids do you have and what are their ages?
One daughter, six months old.
What is your greatest ‘Dad moment’ outside of your kid’s birth?
Her first smile.
What is the most rewarding thing about being a Dad?
Takes my mind off football. When you are around your family, you just think about them and their welfare.
What drives you crazy about being a Dad?
The lack of sleep every time they wake up, especially when they are full of energy.
What’s your kid’s favourite meal, that is made by you?
Mashed pumpkin.
What’s the best holiday you’ve done with the kids and why?
We went to Cairns when she was younger, but it was a pretty full-on experience trying to relax with a baby.
If there was one piece of advice you would give to a new Dad what would it be?
Get lots of sleep, you are going to need it once they get a little older!
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