During a recent live radio broadcast, AFL legend Brendan Fevola left tennis great Andy Murray utterly astonished as he revealed his staggering Uber Eats expenditure over the past year. Fevola, known for his goalkicking prowess with Carlton, has turned his focus to health and fitness but admitted to struggling with his takeaway habits, which have seen him ordering food via the popular delivery service as many as four times daily.
Speaking on The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick, Fevola shared the shocking detail of his annual food delivery bill: $36,000. "I want to tell you a little fact. I order Uber Eats all the time... we've sent a letter to Uber Eats to see where we stand nationwide in a year," he said, with a hint of pride. Murray, incredulous at the figure, responded, "You should be knighted for this!"
Murray's astonishment only deepened when Fevola noted his ranking among Uber Eats customers; he revealed he had landed himself within the top 0.001% of users across Australia. Fevola explained his thought process behind the extravagant spending: "Yes, breakfast, lunch... and then dinner, because Uber Eats is so good.” He elaborated on his strategy for indecision when ordering: if he felt like steak, chicken parma, and dumplings, why not order them all?
Previously, Fevola has disclosed how his partner Alex has taken the reins when it came to his ordering habits, guiding him away from his once excessive lifestyle. "We come home at about the same time, and I get hungry, and you just eat and eat," he shared. Reflecting on his past, he continued, "I was ordering Uber Eats, this is not a lie, at least twice per day, sometimes up to four times because you order it at work. When you get home, you have another snack, and then maybe you order dessert.”
To prevent overspending and simplify his life, Fevola describes himself as ‘old school’ now, choosing instead to drive to takeaway outlets and explore his meal options firsthand. This radical shift is indicative of the former footy star's resolve to embrace healthier eating patterns post-retirement.
Murray, lifelong athletic careers aside, could barely contain his awe at the numbers, and listeners across the nation were likely left equally stunned. Can you even fathom spending such astronomical amounts on food delivery? Fevola's humorous take provides insight not only on ordering food but also on the broader themes of self-control and acceptance of change.
Such confessions resonate widely, connecting with generations who have embraced convenience over cooking. Fevola's leap from hefty food bills to healthier living might inspire not just laughs but reflection on our own habits.
At the heart of it all, this playful banter between two sports icons sheds light on modern lifestyles—where convenience often trumps health, and where even the most legendary athletes have to adjust their routines post-competition. Fevola has emerged as both icon and insight, hilariously down-to-earth in reflecting on life’s challenges, with or without the takeout.