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MACCA BUCKING8THE TREND by ZAC MILBANKCentral District coach Roy Lairdhas dubbed them “millionaires.”They are the fringe players notprepared to “do the apprenticeship’’ atSANFL level, preferring to earn moremoney playing for less commitment inthe country.It would have been easy forGlenelg’s Ryan McInerney to continueon this path, having left the PortMagpies for south-east clubLucindale at the end of 2010.And while the disciplined defendersays he chiefly left Alberton due tothe ‘’burn out’’ factor, he admits thelure of the dollar remains a factor.“My reasons were probably a littlebit different for leaving (the SANFL),’’McInerney said.“Obviously I got looked after(financially) travelling down (to thesouth-east each week) but I neverwent on a mission to chase money. Iwas just a bit burnt out mentally.’’Now McInerney is bucking thetrend by having another crack at theSANFL with the Tigers, having spenttwo seasons playing in the KowreeNaracoorte Tatiara Football League.“When I left the SANFL I had workpressures and wanted to play morefor the enjoyment,’’ said McInerney,who played 27 League matches forthe Magpies in 2009-10.“Playing at Lucindale with mates, Igot the enjoyment back and with thatcame the desire to get the best out ofyourself again.“Once that drive comes back yourealise you are only going to beyoung once and you are only going tohave your footy career once so it’sabout the sort of legacy you want toleave.“It could be too late in life to alwayswonder what could have been so Ithought there was never a better timethan now to come back to it (SANFL).’’At 24, McInerney is in a much betterposition off the field to make hissecond-coming a success.A law clerk for the AttorneyGeneral’s Department, the boy fromWest Whyalla said his state of mind isbeing looked after at Tigerland.“At Glenelg our well-being ismonitored closely,’’ McInerney said.“When we walk in the door, as asign-in, we have a sheet where we areasked how we are feeling while alsorating the level of each trainingsession on a scale of 1 to 20.“The coaches monitor it so that ifyou are constantly rocking up totraining and putting down a two orthree, there is a follow-up process.“That makes a big difference toknow they are on the lookout for it bykeeping in touch with how everyoneis feeling.’’Arguably Glenelg’s best recruit thisyear, McInerney has quicklyestablished himself as one of theBays’ most reliable players.Not only is the left-footer a neat kick,he’s more than willing to do the ‘onepercenters’for the betterment of histeam.Ryan McInerney.“I was really lucky to be given thisopportunity,’’ a humble McInerneysaid.“It’s been good to play my role forthe team and keep my spot.’’Now all McInerney craves is to playalongside close friend Tim Walsh,who is recovering from a fracturedfoot.Key forward Walsh and McInerneyplayed in junior premierships with theMagpies together while also sharingthe ultimate success at Lucindale in2011.“Tim is one of my best mates,’’McInerney said.“He’s been unlucky with injury butI’m really looking forward to himgetting back out on the park. As wellas getting on well off the field, I thinkwe bring out the best in each otheron the field.’’House & LandPackagesNOW SELLING inENCOUNTER BAYEnquireToday!ABN 64 007 789 013 BLD G8890 RLA 214662DisplayLocaosfor display ope mes visit:08 8132 4500 | oakfordhomes.com.au
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