A word of advice for anyone considering applying for the role. I once provided security for Flapper the Elephant at a charity event and one thing is for certain, do not, repeat do not go to ground otherwise children will attack you.
A mate of mine who I saw not originally from Victoria and knows virtually nothing about footy has done some work as Navy Nina the Carlton mascot. After a match a couple years ago some bald bloke brought his kids over who were keen to get photos with her, including one with himself and the kids. She eventually did the rounds talking with the FC faithful and photos eventually asking one of them, who is that bald guy and why are people so interested in talking to him? To their bemusement replying “Ummm that’s Chris Judd” “Oh, okay who is he?” You can guess the rest.
One of my great joys was being the mascot for Carlton in 95. Now whenever I meet carlton fans I ask them how much they get paid to barrack for the blues, cause it seems to me that was the only way they’d get any supporters.