The other side of that, it may not be a grey matter issue. He could've been protecting himself against further injury, vic country representation, the ability of being spotted and drafted at the end of the year? From that perspective you can say he is driven and wants to succeed at all costs. If he goes against the coach at VFL level that's a totally different discussion!Had an interesting conversation with a father at Dandenong Stingrays training on Friday night. My son at this stage is training with the under 16 Stingray side (U15s this year) and they had joint training with the U18s at Seaford. This dad has been following the Stingrays for a few years as his son has been bottom age and has a great knowledge of a lot of the players just drafted.
He is actually a Tiger supporter as well and we spoke of the draftees..let’s just say hopefully Biggie hardens up some what.
Said at a game this year biggie copped a slight kick to the leg just before 3 qtr time and got checked out and cleared to go back on by the physio for the start of the last qtr. During the 3qtr time break he took himself off and put ice on his leg and just sat on the sideline.
Coaches had to yell to the other ruckman to run on just before they bounced the ball for the 4th qtr when they noticed he wasn’t on.
Copped a good talking too but sounds like he ( the dad) is not much of a fan.