I have learned to make a lot of effort and sacrifice for this sport, and now I can say it's paying me back. So it is important to always show determination and effort on the pitch.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I've learnt and I just want to be respected for what I've achieved on the pitch. I know I haven't achieved much off it but I do know I've given pleasure to people watching me play football over the years.
I think my mindset and my approach is to hit the ball hard, whether it be first pitch or work the count.
If I'm playing higher up the pitch, it's important I don't get carried away and start dropping too deep and I stay in my position.
I just keep it simple. Watch the ball and play it on merit.
I give a lot of instruction in training. It's difficult for me to do the same in matches, so I need guys on the pitch to read the game, to understand what we want.
For me, sometimes it's more important to perform well in training and know that I am improving rather than scoring in a game. It's doing the hard work, day in, day out.
I look at this as a second life. Every game feels like an event. Every pitch matters. I need that. It elevates your aggressiveness.
I think I work harder on the pitch, I cover more ground and my passing is more accurate.
I love standing on the pitch too much to focus on anything else - if I want to be a coach or something.
For me, fielding is everything - it is a passion that comes from within. You can get a bad ball while you bat, and your bowling may not always be up there, but you are completely in control of how well you field.