Australians pride ourselves on being fast on the wit and quicker on the lip.
Nowhere is this trait quite as self-evident as it is at football clubs, where nicknaming teammates becomes almost as much of a sport as the football itself.
Whether it be for a physical trait, a play on a player's name, or an incident of infamy, Australian rules football has a proud history of players nicknaming each other, adorning their mates with aliases creative and otherwise.
Here's a look at 21 of the very best that have risen to ubiquity over the journey.
17. Anthony "Pebbles" Rocca
Older brother Saverio came before Anthony at the Pies, and both were beloved.
However, by virtue of being the smaller Rocca, or, rock, for the purposes of this nickname, Anthony was nicknamed "Pebbles". It was an affectionate name that still gets lobbied his way by the most unwavering fanbase in the land.
The Flying Dutchman??? Paul Van Der Haar