How pleasing to see Ben interacting with the media?

Question

Like Arnie Schwarzzenegger.

" I'll be back "

Answer 1

interacting?

all i saw was a smug SMIRK on his face when he was at sydney airport

Answer 2

Ben????

Answer 3

Yes, and I have a good feeling that he will be.

Whoever has the chance to pick him up should grasp it wtih both hands.

No I am not making him a hero or whatever some people may think, but I wish him all the best.

Answer 4

Yeah. I listened to th 7 interview and he seemed good. The reporter was nice to him too and tried to stay positive and look at the good things.

Answer 5

Yes it is.He looked pretty good actually and happy.

I really really hope he gets his @ss in gear now.

I could really see him returning to the game and I hope he ends up at the Kangaroos!!!!  lol

Answer 6

I think it takes the heat off him a bit if he interacts with the media and ultimately the public.  I know sometimes its better to say nothing for fear of it being misconstrued but in Benny's case, it could work to his advantage.

btw, i very much doubt there is a team in the AFL that would go near Ben atm.  The only team I see taking him on is Richmond or Bulldogs.

Answer 7

Yeah was a bit like that , but really we see them (AFL Players) portrayed in many ways.    I have worked at 4 AFL Clubs and honestly ..its like ..do this, say that , don't say that,or this.     What many  people don't  'understand'  these players  are just 'Kids' , 17, 18, when they start out.    The hype, media exoposure, pats on the back 'does' effect them and in some cases 'big time'.    I was asked by the treasurer at one club to drive a young unknown 17yo from the country, home from training on Thursday nights.   I did that from Feb to mid April , I got to know him and his family well, but when he played his first game and kicked bag of goals, the next Thursday he was mobbed at the social club.      When I suggested leaving for home,  this guys life had changed dramatically, he was a STAR and no longer needed a turkey like me for a ride home.      He gave me a clear direction of  F...OFF,...I was really disappointed because everyone likes to feel IMPORTANT, I had put some effort in, and thought .."hey my passenger is now a star" and never considered I'd get the rebuke that I did . I mentioned this to the treasurer, a very learned gent from a law practice, who simply said these words I have never forgotten ."YOU  SHOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER THE OTHER MAN MAY BE WRONG.  BUT HE DOESN'T THINK SO, .....DON'T  CONDEMN HIM.     ANY FOOL CAN DO THAT ,TRY TO UNDERSTAND HIM. .   ONLY WISE  TOLERANT  EXCEPTIONAL MEN TRY  TO DO THAT".

     Those few words again made me feel  well considered, which quickly renewed my own feeling  of being IMPORTANT!

Answer 8

Yeah it was good. Nice and positive. He and the reporter were good. There was no stoopid attcks on his problem or anything. All looking to th future.