Tom Scully during a GWS AFL training session in Blacktown, western Sydney. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: Herald Sun
BEFORE Kurt Tippett took his mantle, Tom Scully was the most persecuted man in football.
Now he's one of the GWS Giants' most popular players, a spot recognised yesterday as his teammates elected him vice-captain.
Scully is the new face in a streamlined three-man leadership group alongside co-captains Phil Davis and Callan Ward.
"It's very humbling to feel you have your teammates look up to you in that way," Scully said.
Davis and Ward's departures from the Crows and Bulldogs were nothing compared to the ridicule Scully received from Melbourne fans and past players.
"Last year was a tough year," Scully said.
"My teammates knew I was going through a bit more than some others. There was anxiety leading into some games."
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Kevin Sheedy believes last year's experience will toughen the former Demon.
"His teammates respect the way Tom trains," Sheedy said.
"I rate him very high in his dedication.
"He's up there with a James Hird and Francis Bourke in terms of his approach on the training track."
While the 2009 No.1 draft pick is somewhat introspective, he believes he can provide the leadership the young team needs. "I'm not going to change my personality," Scully said.
"I go about things through my actions.
"I've been around footy long enough to see there are leaders who are loud and there are leaders who are more quiet, but both can have the same impact."
Club insiders rate Scully as one of the most unselfish players at the Giants who is certain to grow into the role.
"I think it will benefit my football," Scully said. "I really want to take my football to another level so we can get to where we want to be as quickly as possible.
"Having the added responsibility to set the example and help other guys will help me as a footballer and a person as well."
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