1. Out of all the storylines over the last three seasons, which has been your favourite?

As an actor, having to portray the feelings and emotions of the Captain of a ship, dealing with the loss of a crewmember – in this case ET – made for a very rewarding storyline. I’ve loved watching RO’s character get up to mischief also – particularly when he drove the golf buggy in the lake!

2. Do you ever get into your character so much that you find yourself acting like a Commanding Officer in your everyday life?

Some of the intrinsic qualities of a commanding officer are so handy for every day like that it’s been great to feel positive and assertive in certain situations. But nothing seems to work with my 2 1/2 year old daughter Tahlula.

3. Would you ever want to join the Australian Navy in reality?

Absolutely. My great grandfather was a sailor and my uncle also. It’s definitely in my blood.

4. We last saw you on TV as Oscar Stone in Stingers. How did you feel about returning to TV after a break? What part of you is like Lt Cmdr Mike Flynn and what part is like Constable Oscar Stone?

It’s difficult to put into words how exciting it is to hear the words ‘you’ve got the job’! But I was nervous too as it had been a few years. My cheeky side is a bit like Oscar Stone and the responsibility I have as a father resembles the sort of serious characteristics of Mike Flynn.

5. If you could choose between theatre/music theatre and TV which would you choose, if you could, and why?

I hate to ever have to choose between theatre and TV. Part of the reason I like my job so much is because of its diversity. I hope to continue doing all sorts of jobs for many years to come

6. Do you feel that having a theatre background gives you an added advantage in this competitive entertainment industry?

You just have to keep working hard to be competitive – the more skills you can acquire along the way makes you more employable so a theatre background certainly helps.

7. During promotion for series 1 you said that you hoped Sea Patrol would begin a renaissance of Australian drama. Do you think this has happened?

It’s so exciting to see drama pick up so many more timeslots on Australian TV. Audiences don’t like to be hoodwinked, so the quality has to be high – but there has definitely been a renaissance.

8. You had your first daughter while shooting series 1. How hard was it to return to filming and leave your wife and daughter behind?

Rachel (my wife) and I work hard at being prepared for these difficult situations. It doesn’t make it any easier, but we know it is part of the industry we have chosen to work in.

9. With the loss of three central characters after series 3, do you think series 4 will convince loyal fans that there is life after Buffer, Nikki and Spider?

Series 4 is awesome. We will definitely miss Buffer, Nikki and Spider but the new characters are so exciting and it makes way for some excellent storylines and relationships.

10. If you could change one thing about your character, what would it be?

Let’s face it. Mike Flynn should forget about Patrol Boats and concentrate on becoming Chief of Navy! But there’s plenty of time for that!