Jump to content

Leadership Group for '09

Guest Chopper
Guest Chopper
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

I think Brock McLean is ready for the role we've been grooming him for since 2006. He shows leadership on and off the field, He's a dominant player when out there, he seems to have a really tight connection with most of our playing group and most importantly I think Brock McLean loves the Melbourne Football Club (His $10,000 donation really shows this).

Vice Captain: Matthew Whelan, James McDonald.

Extended Leaders: Brent Moloney, Cameron Bruce & Brad Miller.

  • Quote
    •  
    I think Brock McLean is ready for the role we've been grooming him for since 2006. He shows leadership on and off the field, He's a dominant player when out there, he seems to have a really tight connection with most of our playing group and most importantly I think Brock McLean loves the Melbourne Football Club (His $10,000 donation really shows this).

    Vice Captain: Matthew Whelan, James McDonald.

    Extended Leaders: Brent Moloney, Cameron Bruce & Brad Miller.

    You thinking that Green has/will be traded? And Whelan and Moloney are yet to sign new (if any) contracts.

    You're a touch early.

  • Quote
    You thinking that Green has/will be traded? And Whelan and Moloney are yet to sign new (if any) contracts.

    You're a touch early.

    Precisely, Mono.

    Let's revist later when we know the final list.

  • Quote
    •  

    I think in many ways its all bets off regarding leadership at present. I think Bailey is more intent on simply gettig a bunch of blokes who supposedly can play football..to do exactly that, but properly...and all the time !!

    I have no doubt the tasks and efforts that Bailey has in mind for the list once it starts back will naturally elevate the leaders. No sense prejudging and/or limiting the potential of the group by prematurely annointing anyone.

  • Quote

    A welcome distraction IMO, and leaders and potential leaders are so irrespective of what club they're at in 2009.

    Health Warning: Opinion may contain adult themes, predictions of the future.

    C:McLean VC: Whelan, Green EL: Moloney, McDonald, Miller (edit: and the best off-season trainer aged under 21)

    :)

  • Quote

    I personally think its clear that Green, Moloney & Whelan will re-sign.

  • Quote
    A welcome distraction IMO, and leaders and potential leaders are so irrespective of what club they're at in 2009.

    Health Warning: Opinion may contain adult themes, predictions of the future.

    C:McLean VC: Whelan, Green EL: Moloney, McDonald, Miller (edit: and the best off-season trainer aged under 21)

    :)

    OK, lets speculate anyway;

    C: McLean - tough club and on-field leader who knows how to play the game. Players and supporters respect him.

    VC: from Green, McDonald - guts.

    EL: Miller, Moloney, Whelan, Bell, Bruce - and determination.

  • Quote
    I personally think its clear that Green, Moloney & Whelan will re-sign.

    Based on what? Hope? ;)

  • Quote
    •  
    Based on what? Hope? ;)

    Pretty much.

    I dont see why the club would let three very important players go. Maybe 1 of the 3. Green if anyone will leave.

  • Quote

    I prefer

    1 captain

    1 vice captain

    end of story

    never been a fan of trendy leadership groups

    one team one focus ON and OFF the field

  • Quote
    I prefer

    1 captain

    1 vice captain

    end of story

    never been a fan of trendy leadership groups

    one team one focus ON and OFF the field

    I'm with ya on this one. With the players nominating the leadership group, it becomes a popularity contest, especially when a quarter of the list are new to the club, and wouldn't have the faintest idea about the leadership qualities of their teammates.

    The coaching department should select the captain, VC and DVC, and be done with it.

  • Quote
    I prefer

    1 captain

    1 vice captain

    end of story

    never been a fan of trendy leadership groups

    one team one focus ON and OFF the field

    I like this method too, but its not the way it works sadly.

  • Quote

    I too want 1 captain and one VC

    Captain for 2009 and beyond is Brock Mclean

    Vice Captain for 2009 is- Brad Miller

  • Quote

    I'm with ya on this one. With the players nominating the leadership group, it becomes a popularity contest, especially when a quarter of the list are new to the club, and wouldn't have the faintest idea about the leadership qualities of their teammates.

    The coaching department should select the captain, VC and DVC, and be done with it.

    Agreed. Voting for leadership group encourages factions I think. These guys are young and often not particularly mature. Leaders will naturally stand up, and will be looked up to

  • Quote

    2009 CAPTAIN - CAMERON BRUCE

    VICE CAPTAIN - BROCK McLEAN

    DVC - BRAD MILLER

  • Quote

    Who says the players will be voting for a leadership group again? Given that the coaching staff changed the leadership group by the end of the year (Moloney, Rivers, Davey, Green in, Robertson, Yze, Neitz out), I reckon that this year's leadership group will just carry through.

    Green

    Bruce

    McDonald

    Moloney

    Rivers

    Davey

    McLean

    Miller

    To follow the herd, my C/VC/DVC model:

    C: Green

    VC: McLean

    DVC: Miller

  • Quote

    Captain: Mclean (would be just as happy with Green)

    Vice Captain: Green

    Deputy Vice Captain: Miller

    Leadership group (because there will be one)

    Mclean, Green, Miller, Jmac, Bruce, Rivers.... Robbo will probably sneak in too.

    Also would probably expect Davey and Moloney to get in.

  • Quote

    I'm kinda of sick of these leadership groups...and that overrated company Leading teams?.

    Make Brock Captain. Don't go the soft option and do Bruce/Jmac.

  • Quote
    I too want 1 captain and one VC

    Captain for 2009 and beyond is Brock Mclean

    Vice Captain for 2009 is- Brad Miller

    I agree we must make our youth lead. Green, Bruce and Junior have missed the leadership boat if Bailey chooses 1 of those 3 then it will just be another gutless decision and I won't be too happy.

  • Quote
    •  

    I agree with the youth policy, time is up for the older boys. The leadership group should be made up of youngsters with BROCK MCLEAN leading the way. He has shown this season why he deserves it and he has learnt from his mistakes at the beginning of the season.

    For all those who think green should be captain, you are wrong. Green is not a capable leader and isn't the one who will stand up in a fightback. I reckon he has tried to play for the captaincy this year and this has resulted in a good year, we should not give him the captaincy over one good year.

    BROCK FOR CAPTAIN IN 09' , but i reckon bruce and macca will keep the captaincy in 09' and then brock will get his chance in 10'

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREGAME: St. Kilda

      The Demons come face to face with St. Kilda for the second time this season for their return clash at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • 82 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Carlton

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Tuesday, 22nd July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to Carlton at the MCG.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

      • 19 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Carlton

      Captain Max Gawn still has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year Award from Christian Petracca, Jake Bowey, Kozzy Pickett & Clayton Oliver. Your votes please; 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Thanks
      • 21 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Carlton

      A near full strength Demons were outplayed all night against a Blues outfit that was under the pump and missing at least 9 or 10 of the best players. Time for some hard decisions to be made across the board.

        • Clap
        • Like
      • 289 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Carlton

      It's Game Day and Clarry's 200th game and for anyone who hates Carlton as much as I do this is our Grand Final. Go Dees.

        • Haha
        • Love
        • Like
      • 669 replies
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Carlton

      Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

        • Clap
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland
    View All