Out Of Your League: Glasgow Roller Derby’s Irn Bruisers

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Continiung a new feature for UKAmericanSportsFans.com, we bring you some of the fiercest skaters on the roller derby tracks of the UK. Join us as we delve a little deeper into who they are, how they play, and a whole lot more!

Name:

Shona Marshall

League:

Glasgow Roller Derby

Derby / Skater name:

Marshall Lawless

Age:

41

Day job:

Sound engineer / Owner of 5th Blocker Skates (http://www.5thblockerskates.co.uk)

How did you choose your derby name?

It’s a spin on the Judge Dredd thing. I like super heroes and comic book stuff.

What is your usual role on the rink?

Jammer

What do you think is your greatest strength or asset in that role?

I like chaos.

What do you enjoy most about derby?

That’s hard to answer, I like it all! Hitting’s pretty up there on the list of things! Taking on someone twice your size and stopping them or knocking them down, just makes me smile!

Who have been your toughest opponents to date and why?

London Brawl Saints (London B team), although most of them are now on Brawling (A team), they just work together so well, it’s hard to find a chink in their armour, and they don’t seem to get tired! But it’s been a while since we had the opportunity so would really like to have another go!

Which of your team mates are you glad you don’t have to skate against and why?

Chemikill Hazard – her timing is perfect and she hits hard!

Please tell us a word of roller derby slang and explain what it means:

Oh, I’m not sure I can repeat them, is this a family thing?

What would you say to fresh meat out there thinking of getting involved?

Just come to one session……

When can people next see you skate?

The Bruisers don’t have any games before ECDX, it’s the last weekend in June in Philadelphia, so ECDX! But closer to home we have a home teams bout on 20 July when the DEATH STARS will crush their opponents! That’s in Glasgow, Scotland!