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.
16. Michael "Magic" McLean
A whole generation of fans were introduced to the brilliance of "Madge" when he was honoured as part of this season's Sir Doug Nicholls Round celebrations.
The two-time Brisbane Bears best and fairest inspired the imagination with moments of freakish ability across his 183 games at the top level.
The "greatest player Michael Voss ever played with", as per the signed jumper Voss gave McLean upon his retirement, could only ever be known by one name: "Magic".
The Flying Dutchman??? Paul Van Der Haar