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Kidwell sweats on reclaiming leadership role
Adrian Proszenko | June 22, 2008
DAVID KIDWELL has spoken of his heartache at not knowing if he'll ever lead South Sydney again - and has even toyed with the idea of asking coach Jason Taylor to reinstate him as co-captain.
Kidwell was one of five players disciplined for failing an in-house breath test following a recovery session in April. While Jaiman Lowe, Fetuli Talanoa, Ben Rogers and Eddie Paea were dumped for a first-grade game for breaching the Rabbitohs' hardline booze policy, the 31-year-old was stripped of the captaincy in what he describes as the lowest point of his career.
Upon learning of his punishment, the Kiwis forward's first words to the coach were: "What can I do to get it back?" However, Kidwell said he didn't know if he was any closer to being reinstated as co-captain alongside Roy Asotasi.
"I've done everything I can to try and get it back," Kidwell told The Sun-Herald. "I'm just waiting for [Taylor] to say, 'Yes, you've earned it back.' I suppose I have to wait for that one.
"I haven't approached him, I've been thinking about doing it but I'll wait for him to decide when the right time is.
"It's something I'm passionate about. I'm passionate for this team and the club."
Kidwell is remorseful for his slip in discipline, and is doing everything possible to prove he deserves the honour of leading the Rabbitohs.
"I took it on the chin," he said of his punishment. "I could have taken it two ways: I could have sat around kicking stones or tried to win it back."
The former Adelaide, Parramatta, Roosters and Melbourne veteran has again been named on the bench for the match against the Gold Coast tomorrow night, a role he admits he doesn't enjoy.
"We've been struggling as a whole as a team, and my form hasn't been up to my standards as I'd like," he said. "Coming off the bench now isn't a role I like, but it's a job I have to do.
"When Roy comes off, I come on to try to hold the team together. One of us is leading the team around when one of us is off the park. I suppose it works out better for the team."
Adrian Proszenko | June 22, 2008
DAVID KIDWELL has spoken of his heartache at not knowing if he'll ever lead South Sydney again - and has even toyed with the idea of asking coach Jason Taylor to reinstate him as co-captain.
Kidwell was one of five players disciplined for failing an in-house breath test following a recovery session in April. While Jaiman Lowe, Fetuli Talanoa, Ben Rogers and Eddie Paea were dumped for a first-grade game for breaching the Rabbitohs' hardline booze policy, the 31-year-old was stripped of the captaincy in what he describes as the lowest point of his career.
Upon learning of his punishment, the Kiwis forward's first words to the coach were: "What can I do to get it back?" However, Kidwell said he didn't know if he was any closer to being reinstated as co-captain alongside Roy Asotasi.
"I've done everything I can to try and get it back," Kidwell told The Sun-Herald. "I'm just waiting for [Taylor] to say, 'Yes, you've earned it back.' I suppose I have to wait for that one.
"I haven't approached him, I've been thinking about doing it but I'll wait for him to decide when the right time is.
"It's something I'm passionate about. I'm passionate for this team and the club."
Kidwell is remorseful for his slip in discipline, and is doing everything possible to prove he deserves the honour of leading the Rabbitohs.
"I took it on the chin," he said of his punishment. "I could have taken it two ways: I could have sat around kicking stones or tried to win it back."
The former Adelaide, Parramatta, Roosters and Melbourne veteran has again been named on the bench for the match against the Gold Coast tomorrow night, a role he admits he doesn't enjoy.
"We've been struggling as a whole as a team, and my form hasn't been up to my standards as I'd like," he said. "Coming off the bench now isn't a role I like, but it's a job I have to do.
"When Roy comes off, I come on to try to hold the team together. One of us is leading the team around when one of us is off the park. I suppose it works out better for the team."