Can modern football pass the character test?

By Rohan Connolly
Updated November 30 2016 - 7:08pm, first published 6:39pm
A character: Richmond's Bill Barrot in 1968.
A character: Richmond's Bill Barrot in 1968.
Tommy Hafey with Billy Barrot and the 1980 premiership cup. Photo: Peter Ward
Tommy Hafey with Billy Barrot and the 1980 premiership cup. Photo: Peter Ward

We've just been introduced to a new crop of 130-odd AFL players via the draft system. As usual, they've impressed with their maturity and poise under the spotlight. Already well-versed in what's required to succeed, the vast bulk will toe the line on and off the field and most likely prosper for it.

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