Inglis to Ferguson: Don't waste talent

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On the other side of the world Greg Inglis yesterday issued troubled NRL star Blake Ferguson some sound advice: "You can make this life whatever you choose".

As Inglis prepared to go head-to-head with Sonny Bill Williams and Scotland's Danny Brough for the title of International Rugby League Player of the Year that will be awarded today in Manchester, the Kangaroos' superstar opened up and in a wideranging interview talked about the turning point in his own career _ and why it is now up to Ferguson to save himself.

Asked if he would want Ferguson at South Sydney next year given the Rabbitohs needs for a strike centre, Inglis said: "We do need a centre, Blake is available and I am always about giving people chances.

"I know Blake personally but I don't know what is going on in his personal life.

"Obviously he has some issues there that he has to deal with and obviously he has done that with Choc (Mundine).

Blake Ferguson weighs in for his undercard fight. Source: News Limited

"But for Fergo, I just think he has to really stay on track and really aim to find a club but that is only if he wants it.

"In regards to Souths, that's not my place to say.

"He has all the talent in the world, there is no doubt about it.

"But you can have all the talent but you have got to also have that attitude and self discipline and respect.

"You can make this life whatever you choose."

Asked if he would be prepared to help Ferguson resurrect his career, Inglis added: "You can put your hand up to help him but you can only help a person so much.

"We have had a couple of young guys come through in the same situation but in the end they just didn't want to work to the culture we have."

Earlier this year rugby league Immortal Bob Fulton hailed Ferguson as a superstar in the making after he described his phenomenal matchwinning effort against Melbourne as "a Greg Inglis like performance".

But as Inglis explained, all the talent in the world won't get you to the top if not prepared to do the hard work.

"Even Craig Bellamy will tell you, my first year at Melbourne wasn't the greatest. I didn't create the greatest impression with Craig but fortunately for me he gave me a second chance and invited me down the next season.

"Training wise I wasn't the best but I learnt along the way talent only takes you so far.

"He gave me plenty of serves but I can see now that he just wanted the best from me and in the end it was up to me."

And that hard work ethic is also the reason why Inglis has such a high regard for the man he went head-to-head with last night for the title as the world's best rugby league player.

"The way Sonny has come back after five years out of the game just shows how much of a talented, skilful person he is," Inglis said.

"The first game he came back against Souths he wasn't at his best but what can you expect when he has been out of the game for five years.

"After the game I said it would take him three or four games and he would find his feet and that is the way it worked out because he works hard to be the best.

"Love him or hate him he is a remarkable talent and human being.

"He has done pretty much what no one has done before and gone to different sports and become a champion at them all."

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Though asked if Williams' wideranging success ever made him think about switching to another code, Inglis said: "I have been asked that but mate I am happy where I am at.

"I am happy within myself.

"I had the opportunity to do it but I decided to stay in the game because I love it.

"But there is no doubt about it, I respect him. I think he is a remarkably talented man."

And after fighting it out for the International Rugby League Player of the Year their battle will continue this weekend when Inglis runs out against Williams' Kiwis to play off in the World Cup final in Manchester.

If Billy Slater as expected gets passed fit to play, Inglis will shift back to left centre and standing opposite him at Old Trafford will be the superstar backrower.

"You always want to play against the best players in the world," Inglis said.

"Any player you ask will say the same thing and in the end it becomes a challenge because you want to see where you are at.

"Me and Sonny are really good mates but like any professional athlete when you go out there you have got to do your job."

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