We all have role models in our lives, as they play a crucial role in our development and aspirations. Role models can be from various backgrounds ranging from politics through to teaching, yet all have a great responsibility towards society as they are always watched and admired. Sporting legends continue to be idolised as significant role models as they inspire the world and achieve success, yet not always without their own personal sacrifices.

Sporting LegendsNOTE:• This presentation was created with a broad range of online resources

ranging from newspaper articles through to social media. All resources have been deemed credible and reliable, as at 27 January 2014, due to supporting information and the authority of the websites visited.

• All references can be found at the end of the presentation.

Was born the 1st of March , 1952 in Frankston, Melbourne. (“Leigh Matthews”, 2013).

Leigh Matthews

• Leigh Matthews played as a junior at Chelsea football club.

• Joined the hawthorn football club at 16.

• Played for them from 1969-1985.

• Coached Collingwood from 1986-1995.

• Coached the Brisbane lions from 1999-2008. (Leigh Matthews-Australian Football,2012).

• Leigh played 332 senior matches with the hawthorn football club. (Devaney,2013).

• Was captain of the hawthorn club from 1981-1985, they won a premiership in 1983. (“Leigh Matthews”,2013).

• Played in seven grand finals, was named best and fairest eight times and kicked 915 goals! .(Devaney,2013).

• Was named one of the best players of all time. (“Leigh Matthews”,2013).

(“The Pakenham football club”, 2009)

(“Galleries: Footy starts all grown up”, n.d.)

A strong man who always had his eye on the ball. Sometimes players got in his way and discovered why he was called Lethal. (“Leigh Matthews”2013).

Lethal Leigh

He broke his nose in a Hawthorn-Geelong match in 1985 and also had a cheek bone injury in the grand final. (Matthews, 2007, p 157).

(“Leigh Matthews- the end of an era in Brisbane”, 2008).

(“Leigh Matthews: a career in photos,1985).

Contribution to Society

Leigh currently commentates AFL football. His football career has led him to further his career and be an inspiration to society. His football background experience is respected as he has knowledge and skills from his previous playing years. (“Leigh Matthews”, 2013).

(“November 2- Leigh Matthews and Val Perovic”,2011).

(“Lethal fears for daughter’s safety”, 2009).

Sachin Tendulkar's career started very early where he would be on

the field for up to 12 hours playing cricket at Shivaji Park,

Mumbai. He made his first international debut at the age of

16 against Pakistan in 1989. Sachin gave India his excellence for 24 years and played his last winning match in November

2013. (Tendulkar,S.2012).

Sachin Tendulkar

Two great legends

Sachin Tendulkar is often called the modern day’s Don Bradman. This in itself is hisgreatest achievement which started in 1989 during his debut match against Pakistan. One of his remarkable achievements, amongst others, is his scoring of 2000 runs in the World Cup tournament and being awarded the most honorable Indian Civilian Award “Bharat Ratna”. (The Economic times,2011).

Like any other sports person, Sachin Tendulkar also had to go through the agony of pain and injury. His saga of injuries began from 1999 and continued well until his retirement. The year 2004 was when he had the severest injury of his career, “tennis elbow”, causing him to be out of action for six months. (Chidananda,S,2013).

Sachin Tendulkar may be called "Little Master“, but his heights of talent are unreachable. He is a role model for his fellow players and for many generations to come. He teaches values like equality and respect and advocates positive things through his work both on and off field. He also works within a NGO for orphaned children (Manallack,S.2013).

James Hird

Personal details:• Born in Canberra in 1973 as the oldest of

three siblings, Hird played various sports and activities during childhood. At the age of 17, he was selected by Essendon as the as the number 79 pick, during the national draft. (Wikipedia 2013)

• Despite retiring as a player in 2007, Hird continues to enjoy a long career with Essendon, although being currently suspended as its head coach (YouTube 2013).

(SportingPulse, 2014)

Injuries:• Hird suffered many injuries during

his career, causing him to miss nearly all of the 1991, 1997 and 1998 seasons. In 2002 Hird received a severe facial injury which required a weeks hospitalisation and several weeks of rehabilitation (Australianfootball 2013).

Achievements (Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopaedias 2014):• 1994: Won the first of five best and

fairest awards. • 1996: Awarded the Brownlow

Medal, the AFLs award for the league's best and fairest.

• 2002: Voted third best Essendon player of all time.

• Essendon's second longest running Captain from 1998 to 2005.

• 2000: Won the AFL premiership and awarded the Norm Smith medal.

(Au.sports.yahoo.com, 2014)

(Brain, 2012)

(Vietnamswans.com, 2014)

(Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias, 2014)

Contribution to society:• James Hird is one of the legends of AFL and

continues to inspire young Australians thanks to his achievements and determination to win. His desire to win unfortunately led to the 2013 Essendon supplements drug scandal however, in which many Essendon players were given performance enhancing drugs without consent (Wikipedia, 2013).

• It is likely that random drug testing and organisational governance will be increased across the AFL for future seasons. (3aw.com.au, 2014)

(the Guardian, 2013)

(Proszenko, 2013)

Gary Ablett Jnr

InjuriesSince Ablett's debut season in 2002 he has managed to maintain his consistency through the twenty-three round seasons, averaging approximately twenty-one games over his twelve years (Baum, 2009). Ablett managed to only suffer a few minor soft tissue injuries over this time, being knee, ankle, and lower back problems (Witham, 2007).

Achievement's Contribution to Society

During his time at the Geelong, Ablett won two AFL Premierships, McClelland trophy, NAB cup and a VFL Premiership. Some of the stand out individual efforts awarded to Ablett were; the Brownlow medal in 2009 and 2013. He was also nominated players association Most Valuable Player five times, All Australian seven times, Geelong's leading goal kicker in 2006, Gold Coast leading goal kicker in 2012 and the Gold Coast football club champion award three years in a row (Wikipedia, 2013). 

Contribution to Society References

Ablett’s leadership and professionalism, which he displays on and off the field contributes immensely to the youth culture of our society, as Aussie rules football is largely popular throughout Australia'sculture where youth look upon Ablett as a role model.

Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney was born in Croxteth, Livepool. He was brought up in the council house he shared with his

parents Jeanette and Wayne, and his two younger brothers Graham and John. Wayne’s dream to become a

footballer

Signs Manchester United, 2004

Wayne in Samsung’s galaxy 11 global marketing campaign October 2002, First premier league goal

PFA young player of the year in the 2004/2005

ACHIEVEMENTS

• He won the The BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2002

• He was adjudged PFA Young Player of the Year for two seasons (2004-05, 2005-06).

• He has been awarded the England Player of the year Award (2008 and 2009)

• In the 2006 Champions League final against Wigan Athletic, he scored the opening goal of the match as well as the final goal to guide Manchester United to a 4-0 win.

• In Manchester United’s Premier League match against Tottenham in 2009, his team was trailing 2-0 at half time. R

• He scored the winning goal in the semi-final of the 2010 Carling Cup when Manchester United and Manchester City were locked at 3-3 in stoppage time.

The greatest achievement of his career comes when Manchester United edge Chelsea on

penalties in the 2008 Champions League final.

First premier league title (2006/2007)

INJURIES

• In May 2006 Rooney was stretched off the field during Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat at Stanford bridge, following a challenge by Chelsea full back Paulo Ferreria. X-ray revealed a fracture of the fourth Metatarsal as well as one of the Tarsal bones of the foot.

• Rooney suffered a cut via the boot of Manchester United team-mate Phil Jones, forcing him out of England's World Cup qualifiers.

• Rooney was ruled out of Capital One Cup quarter-final victory against Stoke with a groin strain on 18th December 2013. The Dutchman was sidelined for a month with a thigh strain.

Wayne Rooney’s groin injury

Wayne Rooney lies on the floor after injuring his ankle in the defeat by Bayern Munich

Rooney’s head injury

Rooney is a part of the England Footballers Foundation

supporting Rays of Sunshine

Wayne Rooney supports the following charities:

• SOS Children's Villages

• UNICEF

• Willow Foundation

Causes supported:

• Adoption, Fostering, Orphans, AIDS & HIV, Cancer,

Children, Disaster Relief, Health, Homelessness,

Human Rights, Poverty, Slavery & Human Trafficking

CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY

Wayne makes uzair’s wish come true

These sporting legends are a great source of inspiration as their achievements and struggles are of immense motivation and influence within society. They represent the best of the human athletic condition and teach us to be strong in difficult situations, as remaining positive can often be the key to success. Your thinking shapes your personality and your personality plays a crucial role in shaping your career. Our society needs continual motivation and inspiration to create role models for generations to come.

These sporting legends are a great source of inspiration as their achievements and struggles are of immense motivation and influence within society. They represent the best of the human athletic condition and teach us to be strong in difficult situations, as remaining positive can often be the key to success. Your thinking shapes your personality and your personality plays a crucial role in shaping your career. Our society needs continual motivation and inspiration to create role models for generations to come.

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