Paul Watson
Draftee
- Oct 10, 2012
- 7
- 16
- AFL Club
- Geelong
What is it about the AFL that homesickness is so rife among young players? Doesn't seem to happen in any other code. I can't recall players selected to play soccer in EPL or European Leagues suddenly saying, "I can't accept your contract. I need to live in Melbourne". Perhaps it happens but doesn't make the news. Same with basketball. Players drafted to the NBA. I haven't heard of any players suddenly saying, "Thank you for your offer but the lure of sleeping in my own bed is just too great". I don't follow Rugby League so my exposure is limited. I know young players don't tend to leave the Melbourne Storm at such a rapid rate. Is there something about young men growing up in private school environments, then under 18 comps, where everything is provided? Something never explained, why does the AFL have so many pampered young men, especially from Melbourne?