Dogwatcher
Premiership Player
- Joined
- Jul 10, 2002
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- Location
- Loxton, SA
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
- Other Teams
- Central District, Moorook
Fremantle’s Byron Schammer has made a big splash on the AFL scene following some outstanding debut season performances in recent weeks.
Following the round 13 loss to Hawthorn, the former West Adelaide and Loxton North junior was nominated for the 2003 Rising Star Award.
However, it is not Schammer’s on-field performances that would have brought greater attention to him among his peers, but his comments to the media after the Dockers’ thrilling three point victory over reigning premiers Brisbane.
Lions tough nut Chris Scott, Schammer’s direct opponent, would have taken particular notice of his outspoken call for opponents to respect Freo.
The dual premiership midfielder was condemned by the fresh faced youngster for his loose checking in the frenetic last quarter.
Schammer was reported in the Adelaide Advertiser as having noticed Scott’s, his direct opponent, absence as he wracked up final quarter touches, one of which resulted in a crucial goal.
“I was playing on the wing and I think Chris Scott was supposed to be playing on me,” Schammer is quoted as saying.
“He just didn’t man me up. He didn’t show me any respect.”
Strong words from an 18 year old first season player.
One can only wonder what Scott would have thought of Schammer’s candid comments. Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews might also have had something to say to Scott.
The rest of the article, written by Michael Place, returns to generally mundane football talk, but Schammer’s provocative quote stands out.
Schammer can probably expect some extra special Magpie attention when he plays Collingwood in Melbourne this weekend.
The youngster may just live to regret those comments. He can also probably expect some extra attention from Chris Scott, or even his equally rambunctious brother Brad, if he gets the chance to line him up in this year’s finals series.
While it was nice to see some original and forthright comments from a footballer, one wonders what inspired Schammer to put his head on the chopping block in such a way.
Only the experienced and invulnerable players, such as Jason Akermanis, can get away with such honest comments.
We criticise our footballing heroes for their trite comments during interviews, but experience has shown them that discretion is a wise thing in the heat of an AFL career.
Schammer’s passion for football, but most probably his naivety in dealing with the media, was shown in that one quote. It will be interesting to see if there any ramifications from his call for respect and whether his approach to interviews changes in the future.
A well spoken young man, Schammer has handled himself well in the spotlight since commencing his AFL career and the solid media training given to all players has been very evident during interviews following his Rising Star nomination.
However, even his mum feels he may have been just a little too confident with his latest press comments and suggested that she would be giving him some motherly advice to ‘lay low’ for a while.
It’s good advice.
Following the round 13 loss to Hawthorn, the former West Adelaide and Loxton North junior was nominated for the 2003 Rising Star Award.
However, it is not Schammer’s on-field performances that would have brought greater attention to him among his peers, but his comments to the media after the Dockers’ thrilling three point victory over reigning premiers Brisbane.
Lions tough nut Chris Scott, Schammer’s direct opponent, would have taken particular notice of his outspoken call for opponents to respect Freo.
The dual premiership midfielder was condemned by the fresh faced youngster for his loose checking in the frenetic last quarter.
Schammer was reported in the Adelaide Advertiser as having noticed Scott’s, his direct opponent, absence as he wracked up final quarter touches, one of which resulted in a crucial goal.
“I was playing on the wing and I think Chris Scott was supposed to be playing on me,” Schammer is quoted as saying.
“He just didn’t man me up. He didn’t show me any respect.”
Strong words from an 18 year old first season player.
One can only wonder what Scott would have thought of Schammer’s candid comments. Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews might also have had something to say to Scott.
The rest of the article, written by Michael Place, returns to generally mundane football talk, but Schammer’s provocative quote stands out.
Schammer can probably expect some extra special Magpie attention when he plays Collingwood in Melbourne this weekend.
The youngster may just live to regret those comments. He can also probably expect some extra attention from Chris Scott, or even his equally rambunctious brother Brad, if he gets the chance to line him up in this year’s finals series.
While it was nice to see some original and forthright comments from a footballer, one wonders what inspired Schammer to put his head on the chopping block in such a way.
Only the experienced and invulnerable players, such as Jason Akermanis, can get away with such honest comments.
We criticise our footballing heroes for their trite comments during interviews, but experience has shown them that discretion is a wise thing in the heat of an AFL career.
Schammer’s passion for football, but most probably his naivety in dealing with the media, was shown in that one quote. It will be interesting to see if there any ramifications from his call for respect and whether his approach to interviews changes in the future.
A well spoken young man, Schammer has handled himself well in the spotlight since commencing his AFL career and the solid media training given to all players has been very evident during interviews following his Rising Star nomination.
However, even his mum feels he may have been just a little too confident with his latest press comments and suggested that she would be giving him some motherly advice to ‘lay low’ for a while.
It’s good advice.
