Q. You have taken a bit of a back seat with the media this year. You did a bit of the Footy Show last year, was that something conscious – that you wanted to take a bit of a back seat this year?
A. I was with Channel 9 and the Footy Show for three years. We play so many Friday night games and getting home at 11.30 – 12am is too late. This is probably when I should be at the peak of my career for the next two years, so that has to be the number one priority. At times I probably felt under pressure when I should not have been. With Foxtel it is more during the day and a bit more easier to work things around.
Q. We have had the World Cup on recently and what people might not realise is that you spent a few of your junior years in Edinburgh.
A. I lived in Scotland with the family for three years and the first sport I ever played was soccer and rugby. I have done a few dribble (soccer) goals in the past, so maybe that has had something to do with it.
Q. You obviously do enjoy the soccer – have you enjoyed the World cup? I do understand that you weren’t too please about Turkey’s demise in the semi-final.
A. We had a sweep at the football club – Joe Misiti organised it. I got Turkey and everyone laughed at me when they found out who I got but I seemed to have a bit of luck
Q. It must have been a tough few weeks for you getting over the finger injury?
A. It has been frustrating and the longest time I have ever missed. I played 20 games straight five years in a row so I was probably due for an injury. Hopefully though, I will have a big say come the end of the year in the finals.
Q. Does it make you think about your career?
A. I have had a few sleepless nights because I do like to think and my mind does tick over a lot. I do think now that you can’t be thinking of next week or next year. Playing Fremantle, I was probably a bit lethargic and not as hungry as I have been because you do take footy for granted. I can’t wait to get back and play every game.
