I've done what I had to do!

The season is not over yet but I am really confident I have done enough to be crowned South Africa's champion. Gee that sounds good when I say that. Its good to dream because that's how it started off. Those mornings that I had to wake up 3 o'clock - I really had to kick my own arse to do it constantly. Somehow I still held on to my dream though and now it looks like I have achieved it. By God's Grace. Lets reflect on the season - what a great season Anton has had - my good friend Charles, I remember sending him an sms last season after he got beaten that he was still a winner in my eyes. His owner Markus what an incredible man and how good is he for the game? Greg Cheyne - don't take it the wrong way but how things changed for him after Basil fired him? Greg is hard working and does a lot of things right and so deserves every success that comes his way. Last but not least Mark Khan - things just never worked out for him but you can learn true courage from Mark - there are a lot of things I admire about him - he hasn't been the champion 5 times for nothing!
So many people sacrificed to make my dream a reality. My family mostly, friends, girlfriend and my kids. How can I write this without saying thank you to Joey Ramsden and Peter Miller? I can't express enough gratitude to them in words. I have been recommended for a 2 month suspension - I have learnt that everything happens for a reason so I am not going to read too much into that. I can now take a well deserved holiday and start giving back by doing talks in Rehabs. I have not set myself any goals for next season but will take whatever comes my way to what life holds. One more thanks to my agent Ray, the abuse that you took through the year - I really admire you and you are very good at your job. Thanks a lot! I am a living testimony that God doesn't give up on anybody, no matter how old or young. I just want to thank you all for your support, those that believed and those that were made believers that God is Alive.

Chuffed for you Andrew....

Wonderful Andrew, thanks for the post, and we await the book or movie?

"How to turn a Fortune"?

Your a good man, all the best for now and the future.

Dave Scott

well done to andrew, he must feel close to god with all the airmiles he clocked up to kimberley and other exotic spots.

a statement that should not be seen as negative - what are you going to do about your weight? you are a religious man, maybe the signals are there for you to weigh up your options ( pun intended ) regarding your future. unless something drastic occurs, you cannot continue putting your body thru what you have. retiring at the top is every sportsmans dream

Good man Andrew guts and big balls have pulled you through the tough times,well deserved achievement,shot.

Shot Andrew, inspirational, well-deserved, all the best!

Well done Andrew, you have achieved your goals and proved many people wrong, enjoy your success as i do not believe anyone would begrudge you it.

a great post, well done Andrew.

A helluva achievement, especially considering your weight constraints.
Hearty congratulations.

Andy at his best....well done