Born and schooled in Melbourne Ady was one of the year first to go to the newly built Chellaston School. On leaving school he took an apprenticeship as a machinist at Rolls Royce until at 21 the wanderlust took hold.

Ady travelled all round Europe selling ice cream on the beach in France, Spain, Portugal and also travelling to Gibraltar, Germany and Holland.

He started playing rugby for Melbourne in the early days in 1982. In 1983 aged 22 Ady joined the Army in the Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment and continued his rugby in the Army.

After the Army Ady rejoined Rolls Royce as an Inspector for Repairs and Overhaul.

Back home in Melbourne Ady resumed playing rugby for Melbourne, daughter Alice played for the Melbourne Minxes and now grandson Leo’s prowess on the rugby field is keenly awaited. Not quite ready for the M & Js yet though.

1. First position you played in rugby: Centre then Back Row
2. Worst injury: Displaced Ribs

3. Best player you played with at MRFC or elsewhere: Stuart Hamilton

4. Best person for post-match drinks, fun and frolics: Dr Garry Fawcett

5. What should your nickname be: Brodsy

6. What bad habit do you have: Procrastination

7. Your sporting hero: Ian Botham

8. Your non-sporting hero: Winston Churchill

9. Favourite food/meal: Good Curry

10. Favourite TV programme/film: Casablanca

11. Favourite book: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

12. Who dead or alive would you like to have a conversation with: My Grandfathers – Both died before I was born

13. You can take either a book, music or a tool to a desert island. Which, and what would it be: Fishing Rod

14. Dream job: Pork Pie Sampler

15. Tell me something about you that no one knows: The Printer is Broken!!

16. A phrase that reflects your life: Don’t take it too seriously

17. What sport do you wish you’d tried: Scuba Diving

18. Who would you like to see interviewed for this article: Tom Williams

19. Your wish for the future of MRFC: Longevity & Success
20. Your Melbourne Dream Team of players past and present:
Robin Clayborn
Garry Fawcett
Andy Lyon
Will Judge
Roger Lucas
Pete Lewsey
John Ewins
Ian Lucas
Olly Page
Kev Brown
Ashley Stringer
Sam Smith
Stuart Hamilton
Tommy Howard
Joe Livesey