In part two, we explore the life, times and yoghurt commercials of one of Australia's favourite Woodies.
Name: Mark Woodforde
Club/Sport: Camping Australia / Tennis
Red Head Rating (RHR): 10 - Mark was flllaammmiinng. The Balls are red-green colour blind, but he seared our retinas on many a cold winters' night as we stayed up watching doubles tennis.
Playing characteristics: Excellent volley, strong left hand, and freckles to put fear into the hear of many an opponent. One of the greatest tennis players in history, but it was in doubles, so who really cares?
Unluckiness Factor: - Low. His combination with Todd Woodbridge was remarkable successful (we believe the most successful of all time). He was, however, so dull that his advertising potential was limited to dairy products and possible fabric softner.
Comment: It was hard to hate Woodie 1 (much more so than his snot-nose partner), but dammit the Balls tried. He was almost endearing in that he was very good at something no one cared about. He also built up our hopes in the 1996 Australian Open when his floppy hair and slice serve took him to the semi final where he cruelly broke the hearts of all Australian viewers, meekly going down to Boom Boom in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-0.
Summary: We can't love him...but it is hard to hate him. He's like Atherton.
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