Leading by examble
“I’m most proud of… what I can give back to the community”
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Role model. It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot in professional sport; the implied expectation that an individual who makes their living playing the game they love should conduct themselves in a manner that the broader community can look up to.
It all sounds great in theory but, for some athletes, it’s not a responsibility that comes naturally. For others, though, it’s a privilege to be a leader, be it within their own teams, clubs, sports or society at large.
In Australia’s biggest football codes, two men are the epitome of role models, representing their sports with distinction and exerting a consistently positive influence. Carlton veteran Eddie Betts has played 331 AFL games
