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http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-02-24/edwards-allstar-experienceTalented Richmond forward/midfielder, Shane Edwards, has spoken of the positive influence a growing understanding of his Indigenous heritage has had on his AFL playing career.
“Being a reserved person, and not speaking up a lot, has allowed me to learn a lot more and absorb a lot more things. But at the same time, that hinders me in improving. So I need to realise what my strengths and weaknesses are.
“It’s something that I still have to adapt to sometimes . . . I can shy away a bit from taking the extra responsibility as an older player . . . I need to give my share when I should and speak up when I should because I’m not going to learn more if I don’t express things.
“Also, I’m always having people tell me how old I am. I’ve been in the system for going on nine years, so hopefully I’ve learned enough to know a few things.”
“It was good to have (Indigenous Richmond newcomer) Nathan Drummond come. He soaks it up . . . he’s a real listener, not so much a talker, which I reckon is really important in the first couple of years. In turn, it made me talk a little bit more, which is a bit different.”
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