A relaxed Todd Carney said he had learnt to turn the other cheek along his controversial career now on the comeback with the Cronulla Sharks.
Sacked from two clubs, Canberra and Sydney Roosters, Carney agreed he would be a target on and off the field.
"The shire has been really good to me and I haven't had too many problems," said Carney who will play in the No.7 jersey on Friday night against Manly.
See Thursday's Leader for more.