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Why is it that the rugby league backs who came to union never really dominated as they were expected to?

Mate, Lote didn’t do too badly. He played 65 times for Australia – that’s pretty good. So-called experts don’t understand – it’s not as easy as you think to switch codes. In league you’re used to getting the ball in your hands and you’re used to constant defensive work. In union I had games where I touched the ball three times and made two tackles. You know, for league players that’s unheard of, but union players are used to that, so their five touches are all quality touches. Plus, you’ve got to understand guys like Lote were getting heavily marked. He was double-teamed a lot of the time because of his power and strength.

What are your plans when you do finally hang the boots up?

I really enjoy doing the media stuff, love being on TV. I enjoy doing the sideline commentary and stuff in the box, but I also enjoy doing the panels and the shows, so hopefully I can lock something away there.

Chance of a coaching gig?

Mate, Darren Lockyer and I used to joke about it. When he got injured recently, he said to me, in his husky voice, “I’ve really been looking at coaching.” And I said, “Mate, you need a good wingman, there’s no better wingman than me.” So there I am, selling myself again …

– Aaron Scott