It would be easy for Josh Corbett to wallow in self-pity and ponder 'why me?'. Instead he is celebrating his short-lived AFL career the only way he knows how - upbeat, optimistic, grateful. or signup to continue reading The likeable conversationalist only managed five out of a possible 46 matches during his two-year stint at Fremantle.
But his impact went well beyond kicks, marks and goals. Corbett, 28, was named the Dockers' in his two seasons at the club, accepting the honour for a second time at the Doig Medal count on Wednesday, September 18, . "It's amazing to be recognised for just being you, that's the way I look at it," the North Warrnambool Eagles export told "I have been at the club for two years but I feel like I've been there for 10.
"I remember one of the first people I met when I got there was Bill. He's the maintenance man and I have had a good relationship with him ever since. "He's been doing this 100,000 push-up challenge so he gets in there at 5am in the morning, runs laps and does push-ups.
" Those relationships and "being curious of who everyone else is" were instilled in Corbett during his childhood in Warrnambool, the seaside city in south-west Victoria. "A bit of my personality which has come through from my parents (Ross and Maria) has been able to shine here," he said of his time with Fremantle. "The club has created the environment for me to blossom and be the best version of myself.
" That warm personality has also helped Corbett make connections out.