Sharks co-captain Paul Gallen is one of ten finalists in the running to be named the 2018 Philips Sports Dad of the Year
"I just love being with the kids, "Gal said. "Whether it's taking them to the park of just up to get a milkshake, there's nothing better. My kids are a huge inspiration." His wife Anne went onto say "Paul's best asset as a father is setting a good example by always telling the kids to try their best at all times, never give up ... and just have fun!"
Besides their birth, what have been the most memorable moments with the kids?
I'd say being able to celebrate the big moments of my career with them ... World Cup, State of Origin, Grand Final wins. They are all made more special and memorable seeing the kids enjoy those moments too. They are the ones I'll never forget. - Paul
Tell us about your daily family duties?
I'm in charge of bathing the kids and with the quiet time before bed. When I can, I also do the school drop off and pick up and dance drop off and pick up. - Paul
Have you been ask to attend their school and meet their class for school news?
Yes. I enjoy the school assembly whenever I can get to them ... particularly when they win awards. - Paul
What's the best part of the day with the kids?
That would be the quiet time where we all have a cuddle together and talk about our days. - Paul
Favourite family holiday destination?
We love taking the kids to Fiji and Bali. - Paul
What makes Paul such a great father?
He always wants to be with the kids and misses them greatly when he is away. Paul loves family time at any given chance and loves to spend one-on-one time with each child. - Anne
What makes dad so great?
He loves me so much and does everything for me. He's always on my side. - Charly
He gives me cuddles and tells me all the time he loves me. - Kody
Money! - Macy
What's the best thing dad does for you?
Daddy daughter time. - Charly
Taking me to the footy. He also plays footy in the yard with me and we have 'just boys' time or daddy boss man time! - Kody
Daddy daughter time. He also gets me LOL dolls and takes me to school. - Macy
*This article first appeared on The Philips Sports Dad of the Year*
