G'day all,The only time I've heard Kingy speak out about things happening in the club was during the Hasler debacle and it was a voice of reason and confidence that helped give us supporters hope and belief in that period of turmoil and uncertainty.Along with The Hero the comments made by these two club stalwarts went along way to reassuring us that things weren't as dire as was widely reported in the general hysteria of that time.
I don't know Kingy personally,but i do know he is the first to admit that he doesn't have the flair or talent of others,but he has accepted that and gone about his business playing in probably the toughest
position of all and he has given us that hard edge every team needs.
He has been there as long as anyone and probably has as much right to claim some responsibility to our current "culture" as anyone as he has been through the lows and the highs,and while he has made his share of mistakes a long the way(who hasn't) his commitment and dedication has never wavered.
I get a bit disappointed to see suggestions that he should just give it away because he's injury prone,too old or simply so we can sign someone else,as this makes no countenance of his leadership role amongst the younger players,which seems to be an important issue within the playing group.
In my opinion if anyone is entitled to go out on their own terms Kingy is one and I hope he gets to do that and no matter what happens he will always be regarded as one of our clubs finest servants.
cheers mike