T he ascension of country boy Nat Fyfe to the pinnacle of the Australian Football League is a terrific WA story that has some great chapters yet to be written. He is proof that when talent and a lot of hard work are put together, wonderful things can be achieved.
Having started out as a skinny kid from the farming town of Lake Grace, Fyfe this week ensured his name would be etched among the greats of the AFL by winning the cherished Brownlow Medal.
And Fyfe didn t just win. The Fremantle Dockers star managed to poll more votes than any other player this season despite having missed four games, not to mention playing several while carrying injuries.
Fyfe s last game, while not one that was in Brownlow contention because it was a final, will further cement the unforgettable season in history.
Unwilling to lie down last Friday night as Fremantle vainly attempted to get over reigning premiers Hawthorn to make the grand final, Fyfe showed the stuff of legends. The country kid who doesn t give up continued to charge forward for his team, at times plainly limping, with what was later diagnosed as a broken leg.
Such focus and sporting bravery will undoubtedly see Fyfe of 2015 become part of AFL folklore.
He is more than that, though. A body of steel comes with an unaffected yet charming personality that has endeared him to the nation.
In the past 48 hours, Fyfe has been lauded not just for his football ability but his humility and natural character under the spotlight.
Joking with broadcast host Bruce McAvaney in front of a live national television audience, Fyfe paid tribute to the staff and team at Fremantle, insisting the award was a group achievement and not an individual honour. 
Jovially handling media interviews yesterday after celebrating through the night, Fyfe grew his number of admirers further. Amid the sour taste of ugly crowd moments that marred the Dockers  last home game, his was a welcome mixture of fun, individuality and respect.
With his impressive work ethic and dedication to his craft, Fyfe should be an inspiration to any child in the country. 
He is the proud product of a small rural town and who has become a superstar.
At age 24, Fyfe stands on the brink of a very special footy career.
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