Someone fill me in with what this guys problem is ?
He had a shoulder reconstruction and missed the world cup but he misses a training session and needs time off for "personal reasons" ?
There must be a lot more I'm missing.
Hodges always has been a niglgly f*cker on field,.
There's your evidence right there in bold !
In my experience, I've found the biggest sledgers are some of the most insecure people.
So lets look at Hodges career ....
* Junior Footy - Bet he was a huge ego there too. The talented wonder kid at school. Good looking and successful to the younger ladies. Talented and "going somewhere" to the men. Popular in social circles.
* Broncos Years Part One - Under the 'no-nonsense' regime of Bennett, aged in his teens/early 20's, constant nights out with B-list crowds, success on the paddock. NO responsibility on field with likes of senior players around leaves him free to 'impact' games results rather than 'generate' them !
* Roosters Years - Offered bucketloads of cash. Ego is still huge. Insecurities return. Goes missing for a period due to "homesickness" and the adjustment to Sydney lifestyle. Mickey Mouse Premiership in 2002. Calls to Braith Anasta taunting him over his ex-GF and Prem win occur (shows his insecurities haven't gone away). After 3 mostly successful years, yearns for the old life and returns to Broncos (where the politics and scrutinmy of football are less intense).
Broncos Years Part Two - With the return of Justin to Brisbane. We started to see him develop as a leader on-the-field. His form at times has been untouchable. A GF win against the odds in 06. However this remains inconsistant due to his ego. Big weekend benders. Fingers up at the ref.
(Edit : References to off field behaviour removed)
It's a case of one step forward - one step backward with Justin. Now we see him coming to terms with his limited future. Injuries. Trouble with police. Spotlight in media. Less money due to fines. Girlfriend troubles. Patchy form.
This up-down-up-down-up lifestyle must be playing havoc with his insecure head - He's a prime candidate for BiPolar Disorder.
