I believe we got that message over very well. If Field's words and his obvious regret stop one footballer in the game from walking down the same path or stop just one child of one of our listeners from ruining their lives, then the interview will have hit its mark. Criticising Field is easy. Anyone can do that. Criticising Field simply because you are trying to win points for yourself or your radio show and because you are filthy that another station may have scooped you on the deal is childish in the extreme.
People see through that rubbish.
I believe the media have a huge responsibility in this regard but it is painfully obvious some people around town think only of themselves and their ratings. They can choke on their ratings as far as I am concerned. My sole purpose is the future of rugby league and in trying, as I have always done, to help our young footballers stay true to their hopes and dreams and not do drugs of any kind. You want to question or criticise me, you had better come packing more than just a big mouth and a huge ego. It won't get you very far, I can assure you.