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Fantastic article and very true.
http://roosters.com.au/default.aspx?...19034Wednesday,
August 05, 2009
Sure he may be a little less noticed, slightly more reserved and considerably less publicised, but don’t for a second think that Sam Perrett goes unnoticed by his teammates.
Since joining the club as a promising nineteen-year-old, Sam has astutely gone about his business for what is now his sixth season, a surprise to some given the cheeky baby face.
In an era of great fullbacks Perrett often escapes mention in the tabloids, yet his name is never lost among the men with the clipboards.
10 Test matches for New Zealand, including a World Cup victory, highlight the qualities of a man often stuck in the shadows of his closely followed mates.
Predictably this seems to be just how he likes it.
“I’m not really looking for attention or anything like that,” Perrett said.
“I’m happy the way things are, as long as the boys are happy with the work that I am trying to do for them. That’s all that counts really.”
Energetic, robust performances have once again been the norm this year.
So much so that Sam has single handedly kept the NRL statisticians busy topping their league in running metres gained and tackle breaks with line breaks and total hit-ups also in his grasp.
Don’t expect to hear about it though, unless of course you’re talking to his teammates.
“Sam is probably the most appreciated player in the team. He makes a lot of tough runs and everyone knows what he is going to do but he just manages to pull out of so many tackles.
“He is just so competitive and very much appreciated,” said coach Brad Fittler.
Respect could not be any higher for the man they call Pez, increased favouritism for the Jack Gibson Medal only adding further sentiment to that.
Blessed with a unique leg power akin to those just finished riding a two-wheeler around France, Perrett often strolls past first tackle attempts with ease.
But what exactly is his secret?
“ I think it comes down to how I visualise myself and what I believe I can do.
“It’s not like I can do more weights than anyone else, it’s just the picture I have in my head.”
Perrett’s name may not be splashed across the headlines after the match, but you can be sure once the water splashes down in the change rooms after the match, he will be one of the first to get a pat on the back.
http://roosters.com.au/default.aspx?...19034Wednesday,
August 05, 2009
Sure he may be a little less noticed, slightly more reserved and considerably less publicised, but don’t for a second think that Sam Perrett goes unnoticed by his teammates.
Since joining the club as a promising nineteen-year-old, Sam has astutely gone about his business for what is now his sixth season, a surprise to some given the cheeky baby face.
In an era of great fullbacks Perrett often escapes mention in the tabloids, yet his name is never lost among the men with the clipboards.
10 Test matches for New Zealand, including a World Cup victory, highlight the qualities of a man often stuck in the shadows of his closely followed mates.
Predictably this seems to be just how he likes it.
“I’m not really looking for attention or anything like that,” Perrett said.
“I’m happy the way things are, as long as the boys are happy with the work that I am trying to do for them. That’s all that counts really.”
Energetic, robust performances have once again been the norm this year.
So much so that Sam has single handedly kept the NRL statisticians busy topping their league in running metres gained and tackle breaks with line breaks and total hit-ups also in his grasp.
Don’t expect to hear about it though, unless of course you’re talking to his teammates.
“Sam is probably the most appreciated player in the team. He makes a lot of tough runs and everyone knows what he is going to do but he just manages to pull out of so many tackles.
“He is just so competitive and very much appreciated,” said coach Brad Fittler.
Respect could not be any higher for the man they call Pez, increased favouritism for the Jack Gibson Medal only adding further sentiment to that.
Blessed with a unique leg power akin to those just finished riding a two-wheeler around France, Perrett often strolls past first tackle attempts with ease.
But what exactly is his secret?
“ I think it comes down to how I visualise myself and what I believe I can do.
“It’s not like I can do more weights than anyone else, it’s just the picture I have in my head.”
Perrett’s name may not be splashed across the headlines after the match, but you can be sure once the water splashes down in the change rooms after the match, he will be one of the first to get a pat on the back.
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