Melbourne unveils new leadership group

[DeeZee 7,392]

Wasn't intended as a personal attack, my apologies.

I'm just not sure how having co-captains smacks of indecision. Is there really any other option at the moment?

No worries.......i just think its stronger to have 1 captain, and let young Trengove develop.

Thats not to say that i wont support him un conditionally. Maybe ill be proven wrong,and it will work out.

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,242]

Jordie McKenzie = great trier and probably a great bloke. But I'm not convinced he'll be in the 22 every week.

[bing181 9,219]

Jordie McKenzie = great trier and probably a great bloke. But I'm not convinced he'll be in the 22 every week.

He'll be in the first 22 every week, whether you're convinced or not.

[Biffen 12,943]

seems big to me

more like a social club committee

Nine is OTT .

Don't know about Byrnes and Dawes going straight in either .

Its all a bit bogus.

Standards, competence,blah,blah, blah.

I hope Tappy can be a leader by flattening someone each week without getting pinged.

Maybe Sylvia could lead the stats in possessions for a change.

Russian can lead by getting a kick and a tap to advantage or two.

We will see who the leaders are on field.

The social committee will have to entertain sponsors, meet corporate cannibals AND play footy well.

[rolly 149]

Congrats to jordie...leadership group imo is about setting the example and inspiring through actions.

If the little pit bull tackling machine cant get you going then your a bit of a lost cause

[ThreeOneSix 954]

He'll be in the first 22 every week, whether you're convinced or not.

Probably whether he should be or not as well..

Considering Jordie can't hit the side of barn to save himself and constantly gives away frees,

only natural to question what the hell is he doing anywhere near the leadership group.

Props to the club for taking Jamar out of the leadership, he simply didn't do enough in 2012 as a leader or simply a player.

[Flemo56 396]

Congrats to jordie...leadership group imo is about setting the example and inspiring through actions.

If the little pit bull tackling machine cant get you going then your a bit of a lost cause

Well said Rolly, very much my thinking, so now i got nothing to post.

WD to all in LG.

[Guest José Mourinho]

Probably whether he should be or not as well..

Considering Jordie can't hit the side of barn to save himself and constantly gives away frees,

only natural to question what the hell is he doing anywhere near the leadership group.

Props to the club for taking Jamar out of the leadership, he simply didn't do enough in 2012 as a leader or simply a player.

NFI

[Gippsland Dee 367]

i do like this newish leadership group, the only thing is Jamar, hopefully he takes it far better than what moloney did!

[bing181 9,219]

Considering Jordie can't hit the side of barn to save himself and constantly gives away frees,

only natural to question what the hell is he doing anywhere near the leadership group.

And probably also have to question why he was fourth in the Bluey last year, and won the coaches award for 3 years in a row ... and under two different coaches.

They obviously know nothing down at head office.

[Buffalo 203]

Probably whether he should be or not as well..

Considering Jordie can't hit the side of barn to save himself and constantly gives away frees,

only natural to question what the hell is he doing anywhere near the leadership group.

Props to the club for taking Jamar out of the leadership, he simply didn't do enough in 2012 as a leader or simply a player.

"...constantly giving away frees..." check your facts before posting - he gave away an average of only 2 per game last season - and received almost 2 as well...!

[DeeVoted 583]

When I first seen the amount of players now in the LG. I thought way too many for mine. Thats 1/2 the playing team (when all fit and playing).

Then after thinking about that, perhaps the thinking was, too put more pressure on the guys on the field and get them to show some leadership and be held accountable.Its one area that does need addressing. It also eases the pressure off the 2 young captains.

In the next couple of years I would like to see 1 captain and a smaller LG. But for now, if ours win tally beats the amount in that group I'll be happier.

[Hannibal 5,814]

Within football clubs the leadership group is considered more important than who tosses the coin.

None of us are in a position to have an informed opinion on the matter, so we back the club to have made the correct choices.

[Hannibal 5,814]

Don't know about Dawes going straight in either .

Yes, I remember telling you that would happen.

Not surprisingly you're still surprised.

[mauriesy 7,287]

Considering Jordie can't hit the side of barn to save himself and constantly gives away frees,

only natural to question what the hell is he doing anywhere near the leadership group.

In 2012, Jordie gave away on average 2.0 free kicks per game (that's one per half). However, he also received 1.7 free kicks per game (total 41 against, 34 for).

The differential of 0.3 was much lower than James Frawley (0.6), Joel McDonald (0.7), Colin Garland (0.6) and Brent Moloney (0.9) (mostly defenders ... that's what happens!).

Considering he has the most tackles in the team (average 5.8 per game), it's no wonder he gives away a couple of free kicks.

[Damo 3,355]

Congrats to jordie...leadership group imo is about setting the example and inspiring through actions.

If the little pit bull tackling machine cant get you going then your a bit of a lost cause

...actions are what you do on the field and should be 90% of the criteria. Mckenzie has as many shockers as any.

In my experience there are plenty who are great leaders at training and at breaks. Leave it out.

I hope this year is meant to sort out the Leadership.

No more injuries and fitness excuses. Garland and Mckenzie better make sure they are there for the photo because they dont even make my 22.

If this exercise had been done last year, Jones would be captain now.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Was hoping the 2 Captain thing would be curtailled...Oh well

But Happy that Dawes & Byrnes are straight in...It's why we got them...

Notwithstanding the selection 'process', I wouldn't be surprised if Dawes and Byrnes were told they'd be in the leadership group when they negotiated their MFC contracts.

Jordie McKenzie is clearly a little ripper. Seems always to be the coach's favourite. He's done well, because I don't reckon Neeld rated him at all when he first arrived at the club - that's obviously changed.

Despite some of the carp he receives here, it's no secret that Adelaide are red hot for him. And they don't recruit muppet mids.

To me, this means the club sees him in our best 21 - and, as everyone knows, a true blue heart and soul character. I love the bloke.

I'm going to the TAB now and putting a couple of hundred bucks on us winning the NAB Cup. Irrational I know, but for some reason I'm pumped up.

Bring on 2013!

(Think I'm still p1ssed from last night ... )

[3183 Dee 2,853]

I think it is a big leadership group, but at the present phase of 'culture change', it's probably necessary to have a presence across the ground. What excites me more are the up and coming leaders of our club like Viney, McDonald, Toumpas and possibly Nicholson, who are going to learn directly from the present group. This is why the likes of Byrnes and Dawes have been included - setting a base for the future.

Edited January 19, 2013 by 3183 Dee

[daisycutter 29,613]

i do like this newish leadership group, the only thing is Jamar, hopefully he takes it far better than what moloney did!

well there is no reason why he shouldn't

leadership groups across all clubs regularly change their membership

the most important thing players need to remember is they are there to play good football and be part of a good team

popularity is a fleeting phenomenon, being a great player in a great team stays with you forever

Edited January 19, 2013 by daisycutter

[PaulRB 6,362]

I like the new leadership group,as it has a couple of player from each of the three groups (back, forwards and mids) and the new players selected are experienced (Dawes, Byrnes, McKenzie). While the leadership group have a role around the club, at training, etc... it is their role on the ground in the heat of a game that most interests me.

These players have put up their hands and been selected to the leadership group on the basis that week in week out, when the [censored] hits the fan in a game, they will be the ones taking responsibility to turn it around.

Grimes, Clark and Jones did well in this area in 2012, I'd expect more members of this group to excel at this in 2013.

Go Dees.

[Slartibartfast 17,265]

People who are questioning the inclusion of players in the leadership group based on how the poster sees the players football ability miss the point. Leaders are leaders and not necessarily the best players. Harley and Maxwell are two classic examples of captains who were not in the teams best dozen players but won Premierships and are considered exceptional captains. McKenzie clearly offers much as he's won the Coaches award three years in a row under three different coaches. I would have been stunned if he hadn't been included.

I was critical of the appointment of Trengove and Grimes as Captains at the time last year. Trengove particularly seemed to have struggled with the role and in a recent interview alluded to the impact the captaincy had on him. But having spent a year teaching him what to do the concept of now replacing him is ludicrous and would be an embarrassment to all concerned. He's clearly captaincy material but unfortunately he was pushed into the role 3 or 4 years too early. My fear is that it may have had a permanent impact on his football. Let's hope he not only returns to his 2011 form but significantly exceeds it.

[ThreeOneSix 954]

If we are any good in 2013, McKenzie shouldn't be anywhere near our best 22, let alone in the leadership.

What ever happened to the club valuing good kicks? Now they reward blokes who can't kick, amazing!

[old dee 23,788]

He'll be in the first 22 every week, whether you're convinced or not.

That may well say more about the team than Jordie's ability bing.

[old dee 23,788]

Notwithstanding the selection 'process', I wouldn't be surprised if Dawes and Byrnes were told they'd be in the leadership group when they negotiated their MFC contracts.

Jordie McKenzie is clearly a little ripper. Seems always to be the coach's favourite. He's done well, because I don't reckon Neeld rated him at all when he first arrived at the club - that's obviously changed.

Despite some of the carp he receives here, it's no secret that Adelaide are red hot for him. And they don't recruit muppet mids.

To me, this means the club sees him in our best 21 - and, as everyone knows, a true blue heart and soul character. I love the bloke.

I'm going to the TAB now and putting a couple of hundred bucks on us winning the NAB Cup. Irrational I know, but for some reason I'm pumped up.

Bring on 2013!

(Think I'm still p1ssed from last night ... )

Yes I think you are

Save yourself the trip and mail it to me RB

I will carry the bet.

But better still kept it in your wallet

[Nasher 33,615]

If we are any good in 2013, McKenzie shouldn't be anywhere near our best 22, let alone in the leadership.

What ever happened to the club valuing good kicks? Now they reward blokes who can't kick, amazing!

Your ability to miss the point is stunning. Do you read, or do you just post? Demonland isn't just a way of voicing your ill informed opinion, it's a great way to learn a thing or two as well. I'd start with rpfc, Ben-Hur and Fan's posts.