Hurn keeps it simple

WEST Coast skipper Shannon Hurn should be given a new nickname – Captain Simple.

The man known as Bunga isn’t one for buzz words or extravagant claims.

In fact, his press conferences often veer dangerously towards the snooze-fest category as he finds different ways to repeat his mantra of simplicity.

So why does the man with one of the biggest kicks in the game play such a straight bat?

The answer is simple – it’s the basics that gets Hurn excited. And it’s the basics that Hurn knows will get the job done against Collingwood in the AFL grand final on Saturday.

As Hurn often says, it doesn’t matter whether you are playing country footy or AFL, the winner will be decided by which team does the basics the best.

Hurn’s simple messages have resonated with his teammates and it could be rewarded with premiership glory.

His calming influence helps take pressure off players.