They're closer to an opinion bound up in weasel words than actual facts.
No Clay. Paint it as you will, however they are facts.
You show me one piece of evidence that Hill was passed on by clubs because his poor attitude or low fitness (he had a record beep test FFS).
When did I question his fitness?
Believe what you want, but a heap of people where in denial for a long time about Benny Cousins antics as well, just as many people were unaware of Hill's attitude towards footy and life in general. He was a smart mouth, smart arse who thought that his shit didn't stink because his brother was an AFL footy player. (Yeah, I have a bit to do with aboriginal youth, even when I was living overseas).
His problem was that he didn't take football as seriously as his brother did until quite late, meaning recruiters weren't quite sure what he might end up being, but that's hardly going to send clubs running to the hills over cultural fit with the club.
It was deeper than that, and you are being disingenuous to state otherwise.
There was a question on his skills by foot and his general attitude, but not his overall football ability or fitness.
He got picked at 33 for a reason, and was overlooked by clubs with extremely strong recruiting and developing departments for the better part of 2 rounds.
there is no smoke and mirrors here, just the facts.