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By Matt Logue
IN-FORM Roosters flyer Blake Ferguson hasn’t touched a drop of alcohol since December and he says his life and football has never been better.
In a bid to improve his game and mental state, Ferguson imposed a booze ban on himself last December.
He says the decision has paid significant dividends, on and off the field.
Ferguson has been the Roosters’ most consistent performer so far this season, averaging 196 metres whilst scoring four tries.
“I haven’t been on the drink since last year, which is just another mental sacrifice that I’ve made for myself,” Ferguson said.
“It wasn’t a big factor in me playing rubbish footy, but it is just something I wanted to do to satisfy myself. I’m also doing it for my kids – it’s pretty easy when you do it like that.”
Ferguson revealed missing out on Australia’s World Cup campaign also cut deep.
In the end, though, his Kangaroo snubbing wasn’t as bad as the personal pain he felt following last year’s preliminary final loss to North Queensland.
“The other motivation was the fact I let myself down,” he said.
“I didn’t satisfy my own satisfactions last year.
“I played a bad game against the Cowboys to get into the grand final, so for me that has been a big motivation to be better for my teammates.
“I knew I had to sacrifice a couple of things and I feel like I’ve done that and now it is paying dividends.”
Thankfully those bitter memories are now in the past for Ferguson.
The Wellington-raised winger has returned to his best form in 2018. Now he has his sights set on a return to the NSW Origin ranks.
“I’ve simplified my game and I worked hard in the pre-season. It’s the first time I’ve had a pre-season in a few years, so it has definitely helped.
“I just wanted to get back to basics and what I’ve built my whole career on, which is running and tackling hard.
“I’m just trying to be more reliable and if I keep playing the way I’m playing, hopefully I get picked (for NSW).”
He has been our best!
Also like young Radley.
IN-FORM Roosters flyer Blake Ferguson hasn’t touched a drop of alcohol since December and he says his life and football has never been better.
In a bid to improve his game and mental state, Ferguson imposed a booze ban on himself last December.
He says the decision has paid significant dividends, on and off the field.
Ferguson has been the Roosters’ most consistent performer so far this season, averaging 196 metres whilst scoring four tries.
“I haven’t been on the drink since last year, which is just another mental sacrifice that I’ve made for myself,” Ferguson said.
“It wasn’t a big factor in me playing rubbish footy, but it is just something I wanted to do to satisfy myself. I’m also doing it for my kids – it’s pretty easy when you do it like that.”
Ferguson revealed missing out on Australia’s World Cup campaign also cut deep.
In the end, though, his Kangaroo snubbing wasn’t as bad as the personal pain he felt following last year’s preliminary final loss to North Queensland.
“The other motivation was the fact I let myself down,” he said.
“I didn’t satisfy my own satisfactions last year.
“I played a bad game against the Cowboys to get into the grand final, so for me that has been a big motivation to be better for my teammates.
“I knew I had to sacrifice a couple of things and I feel like I’ve done that and now it is paying dividends.”
Thankfully those bitter memories are now in the past for Ferguson.
The Wellington-raised winger has returned to his best form in 2018. Now he has his sights set on a return to the NSW Origin ranks.
“I’ve simplified my game and I worked hard in the pre-season. It’s the first time I’ve had a pre-season in a few years, so it has definitely helped.
“I just wanted to get back to basics and what I’ve built my whole career on, which is running and tackling hard.
“I’m just trying to be more reliable and if I keep playing the way I’m playing, hopefully I get picked (for NSW).”
He has been our best!
Also like young Radley.
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