Noah Cumberland interview on SEN with Dwayne Russell.
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“THERE WAS A COUPLE DAYS OF GRIEVING”: CUMBERLAND’S TALKS THE 'PLAY ON' MOMENTBy Luke Stubbs
SEN
2 August 2022Richmond youngster Noah Cumberland has provided some insight into the heartbreaking moment at the end of his side’s draw with Fremantle, where the forward played on after the siren.
Cumberland, who was named the Round 20 Rising Star, said he wishes he could have the moment back.
“I probably would have went back and had a bit of composure, went back and kick the goal. But in the time, in the moment, you’re thinking so quick," he told SEN's Dwayne's World.
“I’m a player that likes to play with speed and intent. That’s what I did, but I got a bit carried away and did it at the wrong time.”
Following the game against Fremantle, Cumberland described the change rooms as “quiet”, but they were happy enough to come away with a draw.
Following the result, Cumberland implied the club was very supportive with the whole situation and that their psychologist Samantha McLeod helped with the recovery.
The young forward responded, kicking five goals the next week and playing an important role in Richmond’s seven-point win against Brisbane at the MCG to keep their finals hopes alive.
After being a part of Brisbane’s academy, Cumberland was drafted by Richmond in 2019 and has played five games this season. He believes his early exposure to the senior team has helped him learn the system and helped him mature.
“You need to be brought into a professional environment pretty young to understand the developing progress and what you have to do,” he said.
Richmond is currently in talks to extend his contract, with Cumberland’s manager sorting out the details.
“I was lucky enough to get another year and I knew I had to pull my finger out and play some good footy. I was fortunate enough these past couple of months to play consistently, which is always good,” he said.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/08/02/there-was-a-couple-days-of-grieving-cumberlands-talks-the-play-on-moment/
