CAN THE KING REGAIN HIS CROWN?
April 30th 2008 02:57
Embattled former AFL star Wayne Carey found a way to bury himself further inside the hole in which he began digging over a decade ago. On Monday night we witnessed the man formerly known as the ‘King’, put himself on public display in a one-on-one in depth interview with Andrew Denton on Enough Rope. The idea was intelligent – lay everything down on the table, reveal the truth about the sensationalized allegations we have become accustomed to in recent times, and above all, show the public that for the first time, he is ready to accept responsibility for his actions and move forward - a changed man.
For a man whose recent rapt list reads: 2 counts of assault on females, 2 arrests in different countries, alcohol and drug problems and sexual affairs with close friends and team mates, it is hard to think that this man could still attempt to defend his actions. But that is exactly what we witnessed.
For the majority of the interview the phrase “I take full responsibility for my actions” was muttered by Carey as though his publicist had drilled it into his head a hundred times. This, however quickly began to lack credibility when he soon followed the quote with a list of excuses as to why or how the incidents came to fruition. Carey continued to blame his poor behavior on his alcohol and drug use, yet failed to accept the fact that he needs to change. His constant list of excuses and reluctance to understand the extent of his behavior was embarrassing to watch and made it hard for the audience to sympathize with him.
Despite the success of the interview in terms of public reaction, it was not one of Denton’s greatest. In fact it appeared he pulled back at times when it seemed perfect to probe further, such as questions about Wayne’s childhood and his turmoil at the Kangaroos. It was as if Denton himself felt sorry for how Carey was responding. Publicly he did feel sorry for the fallen champ. In an interview with Melbourne’s SEN 1116 radio station he told us so. “I don’t feel sorry for him for what he has done, with the arrests and assault charges, as bad as that might sound, bit I feel sorry for what he has to do.”
This is the question which still leaves me thinking. What must Wayne Cary do to ever find himself back in favor with the Australian public? For Carey, his life of arrogance, shoavanism and pig headedness may have finally caught up with him, yet rather than see where and what he has become and act to change, he has opted to realize his position and defend it, whilst at the same time attempting to claim he accepts full responsibility for his actions.
The Next few months will prove to be interesting in the Carey saga, let’s just hope he realizes his faults before to long. We have already seen one AFL great in Ben Cousin’s end up in dire straits; if Carey doesn’t act soon he will end up with him. On the upside, it would prove to be a great boxing exhibition match between the two. As long as Anthony Mundine is around that is still a possibility …………..
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