http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/tough-times-behind-us-now/story-e6frf9jf-1225867192408?from=public_rssQuote:
JORDAN Russell had a hard time settling in at Carlton.
Having been a first-round pick, there were expectations of greatness, but Russell played only one game in his first year. And that for a struggling club.
But, looking back, he believes the time strengthened him and he is reaping the benefits, and the trust afforded him by the club meant he rejected overtures from Port Adelaide and a return to South Australia.