Profile

Chris Handy’s irreverent sense of humour is the first clue that his nickname has nothing to do with the devout life and everything to do with the cheeky (in every sense) reputation and stature that good rugby hookers seem to retain for life.

A devout Queenslander first and foremost, ‘Buddha’ is almost as synonymous with Queensland and rugby as Bundy Rum and XXXX beer. He is a brand ambassador for both. Once an accountant and publican, Buddha has the right occasion for every humorous story in his vast memory.

Infamous for his Queensland parochialism and famous for his passion for Australian Rugby as both a Queenslander and Wallaby player and a commentator, Chris Handy has what every bloke at the party wants – a Bledisloe Cup victory in their career and the ability to tell the story, or any story, very well.

Personal Information

Name	Chris Handy
D.O.B	28th March 1950
Resides	Brisbane, Queensland

Interesting Facts

Marital status	I have been married to my school sweetheart, Mary, for 37 years and we have three children, Rebecca, Sam and Jake
Something we didn't know	I have a missing toe on my right foot which was chopped off by a gutter grate in 1957!
Favourite song	Brown eyed girl by Van Morrison and Smile by the Bee Gees
What was your first job	I was an accountant for 11 years
Best day of your life	Tomorrow
Describe yourself	Short, fat, bald, ugly and glasses (with my 'fun' button stuck in the ON position
If you could live anywhere	Brisbane! Born, bred, bedded, boozed, bundy'd and hopefully buried here. I'm a quintessential Queenslander through and through. Brisbane it is!
Hobbies	Rugby touring as well as catching and eating mudcrabs and spending time with my grandchildren
Favourite food	Seafood starting with dozens of oysters, bugs, prawns, fish and MUD CRABS