Next Skipper

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

With a former skipper back in the family I wanted to raise this important question (again)

Personally I don't think there are any candidates outside the 4 listed that should or will be named, but it could genuinely be any of the 4

[Carlos Danger 380]

Hoping for Moloney, think it will be Davey.

[Sir Why You Little 36,985]

Been thinking about this one. What is best for the club as a whole, in light of what has taken place over the last 3 years?

This club is almost brand new in certain ways. With that in mind is it not better to give the captaincy to one of our young guns in the hope he will captain the side for 10+ years??

Or do we give the captaincy to an older warrior for 2-3 years in honour of service.

I am not sure of the answer, there are good points both ways.

[Deemolition Man 0]

Yeah I think it will be Davey. I believe Frawley could be a good captain, but maybe not just yet.

Edited October 12, 2010 by Deemolition Man

[jayceebee31 759]

Been thinking about this one. What is best for the club as a whole, in light of what has taken place over the last 3 years?

This club is almost brand new in certain ways. With that in mind is it not better to give the captaincy to one of our young guns in the hope he will captain the side for 10+ years??

Or do we give the captaincy to an older warrior for 2-3 years in honour of service.

I am not sure of the answer, there are good points both ways.

Good points you raise- I believe that one of the polsters will get the nod- I feel Brad Green is the most likely and best choice. However, I feel that at least two of the younger players will be incorporated in the leadership group- being Grimes & Frawley.Green is the most flexible and positional interchange player in the team, in that, he can play hbf, wing, centre, hff, fp or FF and he can get around the ground and lead and captain all over the ground. This no doubt will bring on the players.Also he should get it re his personal performance- Mike Sheehan rates him in the top 20 players going around at the moment- a personal great acheivement and in particular in the twilight of his career.Captain for 2/3 years then we will have a very strong leadership group behind him and really ready for the premiership onslaught..

[dee-luded 2,959]

Been thinking about this one. What is best for the club as a whole, in light of what has taken place over the last 3 years?

This club is almost brand new in certain ways. With that in mind is it not better to give the captaincy to one of our young guns in the hope he will captain the side for 10+ years??

Or do we give the captaincy to an older warrior for 2-3 years in honour of service.

I am not sure of the answer, there are good points both ways.

I agree with your thoughts Wyl...

I'm a Moloney man, & have been for some time,,, to inject some spine. We'll need it as we lose the passive/mediocre label. But having said that, we need to pay respect to our leading & loyal team leaders like Green, whom I spoke to around 2003, suggesting he could become a future Captain,, If he puts the body in more.

So, In my mind, I'd Now like to see Green made the captain for the next Year or 2,,, & then Moloney, If he's still firing along,, for a stint... Time will tell...

[Je Roos Salem 661]

I think Green would be an ideal captain

[Sir Why You Little 36,985]

I think Green would be an ideal captain

Brad Green is Fantastic on the field, i love how he plays. But is he also a natural leader off the field?? Is it in his personality, that is important?

Brad is a top bloke, but each time i see him in the media i just get the feeling he is not comfortable with it altogether.

Scully is a natural leader, you can see it-How long until he is ready to toss the coin???

[45HG 1,539]

Brad Green.

Jack Grimes in the LG.

[Eth 4]

Jack Grimes in the LG.

Where's the Jack Grimes option in the poll?

[Sir Why You Little 36,985]

Good points you raise- I believe that one of the polsters will get the nod- I feel Brad Green is the most likely and best choice. However, I feel that at least two of the younger players will be incorporated in the leadership group- being Grimes & Frawley.Green is the most flexible and positional interchange player in the team, in that, he can play hbf, wing, centre, hff, fp or FF and he can get around the ground and lead and captain all over the ground. This no doubt will bring on the players.Also he should get it re his personal performance- Mike Sheehan rates him in the top 20 players going around at the moment- a personal great acheivement and in particular in the twilight of his career.Captain for 2/3 years then we will have a very strong leadership group behind him and really ready for the premiership onslaught..

Good points JC, i agree with what you say, i am just wondering whether Brad Green actually wants the Captaincy? He will be a leader on the field anyway. There are so many extra jobs to do that come with the captaincy off field. For some players it is a distraction. Because we will need another 50 odd goals from Greeny next year. His on field roll is hugely important.

Interesting decisions will be made.

[The Great One 99 125]

Would like to see Flash. Think it will be Green.

Would also consider Rivers. He could be a smokey.

[45HG 1,539]

Where's the Jack Grimes option in the poll?

... I didn't make the poll.

Too young and not enough games, but leadership "written all over him."

[Eth 4]

... I didn't make the poll.

Too young and not enough games, but leadership "written all over him."

I know you didn't make the poll, I just replied to you because you mentioned him. But leadership group at the least, captain after Green retires

[Sir Why You Little 36,985]

Even Chip Frawley has to be considered in a year or so if his attitude and form continues.

I hope we can groom a long term Captain for this Decade and beyond whomever it is.

Someone where leadership is a natural to them. (Steve Waugh like!!!!) B)

[trout 385]

Brad Green for two years followed by Grimes in 2013.

[redman 28]

I'd love Moloney to be named captain - he shows the most passion for the club both on and off the field.

His boxing camp and the package he puts together to show the new recruits the history of the club shows me that hes the ideal candidate.

Having said that Green will probably get the gig..

[Damo 3,344]

I realise this harks back to another era but I remember vividly the disappointment in 1988 I felt when Greg Healy became captain instead of Danny Hughes who was our best player.

Out of many emerging stars from Slug Jordans Under 19 and then Reserves Premierships, Greg was the up-and-comer who had greatness thrust upon him. I didnt think he wore the mantle well but it was difficult as he followed Robbie, so maybe the chalice was a bit sour...

We had as many young stars then as now IIRC.

Hughes eventually left but my mind never really changed even though Sugar was a good player...And I never got over the Yee-Haw.(some will know what I mean).

Green or Davey for me.

[praha 11,236]

Green and Green.

[Steamin Demon 392]

Just have to read my sig to know who I voted for.

[NC MFC 0]

When will this actually be announced and who exactly decides?

[rpfc 28,263]

Would love to see a fit and firing Moloney as captain.

Would understand Green having it for a couple.

Would understand Davey getting it.

I think it is down to these three and my preference would be down to Moloney, then Green, then Davey.

[ox_5 163]

When will this actually be announced and who exactly decides?

It will be a player driven vote 'Leading Teams' style. I wouldn't expect it to be announced before the new year.

[The Big Ticket 94]

Brad Green for two years followed by Grimes in 2013.

QFT

[demon bazza 14]

Have discussed the captaincy issue with one of the club stalwarts (not a player) who is still deeply involved with the club and he states that Brad Green is a shoe in for the job. Best and Fairest for 2010, leading goal kicke,r a player who can play in numerous positions and still has at least 3 good years of football ahead of him,also he is tough, still puts himself in dangerous situations even after having his jaw shattered. Also he handles himself well with the press and for those who think different our immediate past captain was not a top performer in the public arena, no criticism of him but seeing as it was mentioned about Greens lack of public experience it is not the main criteria for being the captain of an AFL club.