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St George Illawarra prop Dan Hunt says: ‘Past fortnight toughest of my career’

getsmarty

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St George Illawarra prop Dan Hunt says: ‘Past fortnight toughest of my career’


  • Nick Walshaw
  • The Daily Telegraph
  • June 07, 2014 12:00AM

DAN Hunt, the St George Illawarra prop who once missed an NRL grand final win through injury, has described the past fortnight as “the toughest of my rugby league career”.

Celebrating his 150th top grade appearance on Saturday night, Hunt is a key member of the Dragons pack currently being branded not only soft and inept, but the weakest in rugby league.
“And that criticism, it affects you,’’ he concedes.
“It makes you look at yourself, question yourself, wonder if everything you’re doing actually works.
“To be totally honest, these past couple of weeks have been the toughest of my career. And with all respect to you, I’ve stopped reading the paper. Stayed away from social media too.
“Just tried to keep myself focused on positives so that it doesn’t do my head in. There are a lot of guys here who have really taken the criticism personally.”

A key part of the Dragons pack since 2007, Hunt has been through the club’s greatest highs - including the 2010 Grand Final win he missed because of a busted achillies - and their recent decline, which culminated with the sacking of coach Steve Price a fortnight ago.
Saturday at WIN Stadium, however, the Red V have a tremendous opportunity to stop the rot, taking on a Cronulla Sharks outfit missing a host of established first graders.
“But it’s not about us saying ‘oh, everyone’s writing us off, let’s get out there and show them’,’’ Hunt stressed.
“That’s just cliché, and clichés don’t win you footy games.
“What we need to focus on is preparation, game plan, even staying strict to your diet and all those other little details. That’s what is going to turn things around, not holding up some article that says we’re soft.”

Asked how he felt to reach the 150 milestone, Hunt continued: “I’ve actually reflected on that a bit this week -- I’m surprised at how quick the time has gone.
“Obviously for me, the 2010 premiership is the highlight. At the time, I didn’t really feel a part of the win watching from the sidelines. But the older you get, the more you realise how important so many people are to getting a team there.
“That’s why, after we won, Wayne Bennett made sure the club made up premiership rings for all 20 players who had played a significant part in that campaign. For someone of his standing to do that, to make sure I was rewarded for the effort I put in, that really meant a lot.”
Despite winning their first three games of the season, the Dragons have slumped so badly since they now sit in 13th on just 10 points. In the past month alone, the Red V have conceded 137 points, while scoring just 30.
According to the TAB, they are now $6 to finish the NRL season with most losses. They are ahead of only Cronulla ($2.10), Newcastle ($4.50) and Canberra ($5).

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...est-of-my-career/story-fni3g9a3-1226946141965
 

DRAGONSNZ

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Dan Hunt doesn't know a thing about tough. Listen to the pussy, he has even stopped reading the paper to get away from reading the truth, that him and the forwards are soft!!!! its like they are hiding away from us fans by saying this shit.SOFT
 

God-King Dean

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?That?s why, after we won, Wayne Bennett made sure the club made up premiership rings for all 20 players who had played a significant part in that campaign. For someone of his standing to do that, to make sure I was rewarded for the effort I put in, that really meant a lot.?

This quote has me wondering.

I wonder who the unlucky 21st player was lol.
 

Mr Red

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i really getting sick of this guy Hunt.
time to shut up and just start playing...
 

Collateral

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I remember when the dogs chased hard for him when he was younger. If only he had of left...we can dream.
 

God-King Dean

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I was gonna say, the way some of the forwards went for Cutters, Hunt would have to be dropped if puts in another shit performance.

But then I remembered which club I support.
 

TruSaint

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toughest 2 weeks of his career... must be emotional.
you wanna see tough... check out what the Morris twins went through the other nite for their team.
 

Mr Red

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toughest 2 weeks of his career... must be emotional.
you wanna see tough... check out what the Morris twins went through the other nite for their team.

Well said . I wonder if Brett is actually thinking the same....
 

hardbaby

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Yep. I feel for you brudda. Sitting on your $400k/year organic blow job contract, watching your gravy train de-railed, playing in a dinner suit, watching your red V turn yellow, scared of being punched out by a flying nun. Drown in your acidic tears Dan (silent c) Hunt.
 

R&WTILLIDIE

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It's tough when you don't have a player like WEYMAN who's been carrying you your entire career.
 

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