ORIGIN LEGACY A REAL INSPIRATION

Q What did you take away from your time with Queensland that you can hope to bring to the AFL?

A The exposure to the emotion and the dignitaries in the Queensland camp and how they are revered was my main impression. With the new players, there is that pressure on them to continue that legacy that the greats have set before them. That is what I got out of it. The coach, Kevvie Walters, did an amazing job to get the group and the staff back on track after they lost. They were down in the doldrums so it was a great feat to get them back. They were an example of a team that has been able to inspire each other and come through in difficult times. We all got a bit out of that even though I was not there for the second and third games. In terms of my personal development, I have done courses and an undergraduate degree. These days I am more of an avid reader than anything. I do not pursue the other code experiences as much as other coaches might have in the past and may continue to do.