...backed ash sampi in absolutely sublime in everything he did as akid but the work ethic and discipline killed him when he got to afl. you just dont know.
Correct, you just dont know, but if you get to know the kids character through interviews and psych analysis, you get a better idea than just watching them play football.
This is the area the club has finally woken up to (only about 20 years too late) and is something that most of the armchair experts cannot grasp. there is more to becoming a long term AFL footballer than raw talent.
id say stringer has shown already a great work ethic and plenty of discipline and endevour wouldnt you.
if supposedly hes selfish as a player and a bit arrogant on the field id take it every day of the week its hardly a charcter flaw. his actions speak for themself id say.
i we listened to every rumour about every kid we draft any of them.
can you point me to a bona fide article or comment from anyone in charge who have said there are charcter issues with stringer.
buddy was a party animal who wouldnt train and had his head up his arse how untrue was that. he may have had still have a chip on his shoulder but you only need go to training to see how hard he worked/ works.
your right we are not privy to psych analysis but but by actions we can sure as hell work out desire to succeedd work ethic likability etc.
your talking about not even looking at a very talented kid because hes a bit arrogant supposedly. as i said give me the arrogance in my players anyday. give me players who want to take the game on and can be a bit selfish at times.
