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The concept that a sportsman owes his code is flat out wrong. Modern day sportsmen do not see themselves tied to one sport, and nor should they.
They’re athletes moving around their industry, just as any other professional would intend to do within theirs.
As fans, this is awesome.
These athletes are testing their physical and mental strength over a broad range of sports. While this may at times alienate one-sport-followers (usually league fans), it’s great for the rest of us.
I for one felt it was great watching Cadel drop mountain biking and win the Tour. It’s been great following the unbelievably successful career of Brad Thorn.
It was great having Lote on the wing for the Wallabies and just as good watching him go back to a successful twilight with the Tigers.
And who can’t say they didn’t get a buzz out of seeing Karmichael kick that goal from 50 against Geelong and the one after the siren against Richmond?
Why, when an athlete wants to test himself in a different arena, do we get all up in arms about disloyalty and greed?
Let the boys play!
These guys have chosen careers which at best give them 15 years work. If they want to risk their reputation for the sake of a new athletic challenge and more money I’m all for it.
It makes for great viewing.
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