Famous Aussies Mad for Collecting
We Aussies are suckers for a good stash—think footy cards, old coins, you name it—and some of our biggest names are just as hooked. Here’s a trio of icons who live (or lived) for the chase, plus a sneaky surprise from one of ‘em at CollectFest.
Christian Petracca: The Sneaker King of the AFL
Melbourne Demons gun Christian Petracca doesn’t just dominate the field—he’s got over 100 pairs of sneakers, with Nike Dunks stealing his heart. Mates say his sneaker wall’s a bloody shrine. This bloke’s so into it, he’d probably trade a Sherrin for a rare pair. Inspo for your next CollectFest haul, right there!
Nick Kyrgios: Tennis Rebel with a Sneaker Stash
Nick Kyrgios, our tennis tearaway, smashes more than just forehands—he’s mad for sneakers. Caught rocking Air Jordans at Wimbledon (and copping an earful for it), he’s clearly got a stash worth envying. But wait, this bloke’s next-level: he’s got a full-back tattoo of Pokémon, inked by five artists at once! Check out the madness here. His brand UNLCKD is popping up at CollectFest with some epic gear. Bet he’d approve of you snagging a piece of that action.
Shane Warne: The Spin King’s Car Craze
Cricket royalty Shane Warne didn’t muck about—his collection was all Ferraris, AMGs, Lamborghinis, and a Bugatti Veyron. Warnie’s garage was basically a car nerd’s dream, spinning way past trading cards into supercar territory. A legend like that would’ve loved the CollectFest buzz, hunting for a shiny new toy.
Why CollectFest Is Too Good to Miss
From Petracca’s sneaker obsession to Kyrgios’s kick game (and UNLCKD’s CollectFest cameo) to Warne’s car empire, these Aussies prove collecting’s our national pastime. Get amongst it at CollectFest—Nick’s brand is bringing the heat, and who knows what else you’ll nab to rival their hauls. See ya there, bargain hunters!
