HELP FROM MENTORS

Q

Do you ever chat to former Magpies teammate Scott Pendlebury about captaincy?

A

I have lent on Scotty a bit. Last year I organised for a few of our young boys to catch up with him when we were in Melbourne. He flicked me a message when the news was delivered that I was captain. He has been really helpful. We had quite a good relationship when I was at Collingwood. I understand now what is required as a leader and I have so much respect for him.

Q

What was it like watching Collingwood play in that grand final against West Coast?

A

I was in Florence, Italy. The list has changed so much since my time there and so I was essentially just another football supporter and wanted to see a great game.

Q

How would those closest to you in and outside the football club describe your personality?

A

I’m pretty laid-back but I am a thinker. I take in everything and then make a decision. I’m not as sporadic as others would be. I try to not make rash decisions. I wouldn’t say I’m super spontaneous.

Q

What would you say about the group of players you are surrounded with at the Suns?

A

You will see a group that wants to get better. They are so coachable because we want to be better and want to do it quickly. We want to go through our process and get to the top as quick as we can. We have brought in some older boys with good habits and that is good for our younger boys to see.