https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/max-gawn-reveals-different-groups-within-dees-playing-group-and-why-he-loves-watching/news-story/0dd0b4217cdccaffbb1cabafec0c2fa3

within it is a nice little bit on H.Balic

 

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I felt helpless when Harley Balic announced his retirement last week. He just couldn’t keep up with AFL footy and the demands.

But at least we were all able to see Harley for being Harley.

He felt comfortable to be himself around the club and he opened up to the boys on multiple occasions, but, ultimately, he just could not commit to the journey.

Footy is hard and there is a baseline level of competitiveness, professionalism and fitness that you have to reach.

But footy would be a whole lot harder if you had to change your personality or use extra energy pretending to be different person."

The Harley bit sounds similar to J Watts to me

What a great article. We are truly lucky to have Gawny - it’s this caring and inclusive culture he refers to that is building a tight knit juggernaut that 90% of clubs would be envious of. When you look back only 5 years ago, the transformation across all levels of the club from board, admin to football dept is truly incredible. 

There are many great things that come out of that article, but one I want to touch on is this one:

The only good thing to come out of Essendon in a very long time. Thanks Hirdy.

26 minutes ago, Chook said:

There are many great things that come out of that article, but one I want to touch on is this one:

The only good thing to come out of Essendon in a very long time. Thanks Hirdy.

Guns.   Both back vs West Coast you'd think.  

Win today and we are in very good shape.

 

Great article Max!

A deep thinker as well as a lovable character. His description of the development of culture at the club is enlightening and really encouraging. 

Great article, great insights.  Thanks Max!