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A great article on MFC website interviewing Col Garland. The more I hear from him the more I am impressed. I am seriously thinking he should be considered as captain. He isn't just playing for the Dees he loves the club and wants the club to succeed more than personal success. He has worked through his low confidence and lack of vocal input, and now when he is interviewed I love what he has to say.

Consider him for captain? Thoughts?

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10 minutes ago I would have scoffed at the suggestion. I've always thought Garland was a bit of an introvert. A guy that's too left of centre to be a true leader.

But after watching his most recent interview, it does't seem like such a crazy idea. There's something about this guy I can't quite put my finger on. He may not be particularly eloquent or captivating, but there's a steely resolve behind his words. He genuinely wants to be the driving force that transform the culture and on-field success of the club.

Indeed now may not be the right time to make the appointment, but I wouldn't be surprised to see his name bandied around for the captaincy over the next few years.

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Have thought all along that he is/should be well and truly within the running for the captaincy. Would not be at all opposed to the idea, great speaker, great player

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It'll be a true sign that this club has turned a corner when one of our players give articulate and thoughtful interviews and nobody says 'he should be captain', but just says 'good to have another responsible presence at the club'.

I'm a big fan of Garland the footballer and Garland the human being (from what snippets we get), but I don't think he'd even want to be captain. Leadership group for sure, but he doesn't seem the type to want a life of constant attention.

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To me the truly great leaders are the ones who go about their job and lead the others by the example they set both on and off the field.

Tom Harley was a great example never sought attention, wasn't flamboyant but was respected by all the players,coaches,staff and supporters.

Col is a very good candidate for captain. When he speaks people listen. he doesn't speak in clichés like a lot of others.

He is a great thinker and a considered speaker.

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A great article on MFC website interviewing Col Garland. The more I hear from him the more I am impressed. I am seriously thinking he should be considered as captain. He isn't just playing for the Dees he loves the club and wants the club to succeed more than personal success. He has worked through his low confidence and lack of vocal input, and now when he is interviewed I love what he has to say.

Consider him for captain? Thoughts?

I don't think he would be as good as Nathan jones. Jonesy is also all for the club and he is pretty much our best player

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To me the truly great leaders are the ones who go about their job and lead the others by the example they set both on and off the field.

Tom Harley was a great example never sought attention, wasn't flamboyant but was respected by all the players,coaches,staff and supporters.

Col is a very good candidate for captain. When he speaks people listen. he doesn't speak in clichés like a lot of others.

He is a great thinker and a considered speaker.

I agree with that quote but there are some better options to choose from

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A great article on MFC website interviewing Col Garland. The more I hear from him the more I am impressed. I am seriously thinking he should be considered as captain. He isn't just playing for the Dees he loves the club and wants the club to succeed more than personal success. He has worked through his low confidence and lack of vocal input, and now when he is interviewed I love what he has to say.

Consider him for captain? Thoughts?

I would definitely consider him for captain.. He is to Melbourne what Scarlett was at the cats. Still has abit more to do, to be at the same level but could definitely general from the back line. I would rather our captain be in the midfield atm. Garland has had a big enough work load in the last two years.. Jones for captain and Garland vice!

Was watching the bulldogs replay last night and was loving the part where he took a mark and and then bumped Griffen out of the way!

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