Round 9: Carlton vs. Sydney Post Game Pain

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Hawthorn mate who was there at the Hawks vs Swans game  says he gets booed because he stages for free kicks, is an umpires pet but isnt adverse to the odd sly hit or taking the legs of another player out...choice I know given Hodge/Lewis etc are right up there in terms of sly hits.
Said they also didnt like his work as Australian of the year and reckon he is a whinger.......


Thought our fans treated him ok and his warrior dance didnt bother me too much even though it worked up a few boneheads in the crowd, I'm sure it was in repsone to the Hawks booing even though he denies it....I know he has been on the racist end of some stuff but he hasnt got the same likeable persona of say a Michael Long who seems to be able to get his point across on a range of issues and get everyone onside...
Been a champion of the game and I hope he can win over the crowds and go out a winner off the field too.....bit of a smile everynow and then might help him...

Yep, I reckon Goodes' main issue with the crowds is that he comes across as a bit dour, seems  aloof, and doesn't seem to connect with everyday people very well. I saw him once in a roadside servo/coffee shop in Tailem Bend of all places and he didn't seem that keen to say g'day to people. A "serious" type, personality-wise.