Actually, the article has him quoted as admitting he needs to take accountability for his embarrassing actions. Any reference to club culture was a paraphrase by the writer of the article.His actions at the time actually contributed to the club culture. His drink driving, rooting in public place etc etc were all choices he made..Has he forgotten this. He was 18, he was a kid, kids make mistakes but don't go blaming the club for you stuff ups. It wasn't the club culture that saw him pissed drunk at Northies every sunday night with his mates. He was young and made mistakes. At 20 years old he fails to mention he was pocketing close to half a million dollars a season from a club who supposedly had a negative culture.
As much as I loved the squad of that day, that crew wasn't exactly angels, and bunched all together I bet they got up to mischief. Especially since Sonny was the youngest one, it's easy to be waylaid by a lifestyle that surrounds you. Many young, bright eyed and eager to please young guys would fall into that trap. I personally haven't heard him
Blame anyone more than himself.
Can you explain further? What is the basis for labeling someone a "terrible person"?The brown paper bags from uncle nick certainly help.
He's a fantastic athlete but a terrible person! Anyone that thinks he's changed are delusional. Its all. A facade. Its all about the coin and the power. I don't envy his success. He's clearly a talent and deserves his success and remuneration. What I find disgusting is how he purports to be a wonderful human being.
He has always said that money is important for him (to support his family, supposedly). I respect loyalty like no tomorrow, but in this world sometimes you have to make business decisions. Sure, his flitting between sports is becoming irritating, but if people keep paying him, the laugh is on them.
I have let go of all my anger towards him a long time ago. Sure, we can't ever really forget what he did, but when do we forgive someone for their stupid actions? He just needs to settle the hell down and stay somewhere. He will go down in history as a guy who couldn't make up his mind and won't be a legend of anything.