Trent Burgoyne on what it feels like to be drafted:
“It’s pretty exciting to be a part of it now.
“It’s obviously been a pretty long year and a pretty long wait, but I’m just happy to be here now.
“It was a bit of weight off my shoulders because of the year I’ve had with injury.
“It was just good to get on the list.”
TB on his injury status:
“I’ve fixed my hamstrings up and they’re okay.
“I’ll be alright to train.”
TB on what type of player he is:
“I’m a run and carry type of player so I use my speed quite a bit.
“I can play forward as well, kick some goals as a small forward.
“I like to have a bit of impact around the midfield as well.”
TB on the potential of lining up in a game against his uncle Shaun Burgoyne:
“I haven’t really thought about that.
“He’s still going, I don’t know how he’s doing it.
“I just have to work hard.”
TB on what he remembers about the club when his father was playing:
“I have a few memories.
“I remember running around in the gym, kicking the footy and swimming in the pool.
“It’s good to be around it.”
Peter Burgoyne on what it feels like to see Trent be drafted:
“I’m very proud.
“The last time Trent was out on the (AFL) footy oval was the MCG in 2004.
“So this now is all about Trent.
“Trent’s been out for the last 14 months so he’s got a lot of work to go, but I’m really proud.
“He’s done the hard work and he’s here and now it’s all up to him.”
PB on how tough it has been for Trent to deal with being injured for an extended period of time:
“It’s been tough, he hasn’t played much at all. I think he’s played maybe three quarters (in the last year).
“There’s been some tough times, a few tears here and there actually to be honest.
“He’s got two brothers coming through and hopefully they can take that from him with his being mentally strong and sticking in there and being resilient.
“He didn’t chuck in the towel once. I’m really proud of him for doing that because myself I reckon I would have walked away.
“14 months of not playing that’s a long time for any kid.”
PB on continuing the Burgoyne name at Port Adelaide:
“My dad played back here in the 70s, but I think he was 27-28 when he came from the country.
“I think back in those days there wasn’t anyone here to support him.
“Then myself come along, and Shaun, and we picked it up and to have Trent pick it up and maybe have a 10-12 year career would be awesome and keep that going.
“I’ve got two more sons coming through and if they could join the ranks with Trent that would be awesome as well.”
