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There comes a time in every young man’s life where he has to admit to doing something really stupid, and in doing so, move past the follies of youth.
Cooper is at that point.
By admitting to getting it wrong (his toxic environment statement) and taking his medicine (the ARU incentive contract), it will be the first step taken towards humility and the road back to being respected.
It is from these ashes that Cooper can rise, in the process he can showcase his much vaunted talents and more importantly re-earn the respect of some and win new fans in the process.
For guidance perhaps he could look to Nathan Sharpe who was on the outer with Wallaby selectors during the last RWC and also offered an incentive contract, which he took.
Sharpe could have spat the dummy and retired but stayed on to become revered by all.
History will judge him as a man mountain not only in how he played but also how he conducted himself with humility and dignity.
Unfortunately Cooper has surrounded himself with others from backgrounds which are not necessarily noted for their humbleness.
Indeed brash arrogance is a dollar generating marketing tool in the boxing world. Some believe that brashness and arrogance puts bums on seats but where does that leave the individual at the end of the day – hanging around boxing gyms?
Finally, there also comes a time when a young man comes to a fork in his road of life. Cooper is at such a fork right now does he go down the road of humility and respect or brashness and arrogance?
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