Interim Captain

[Nasher 33,616]

7 minutes ago, Abe said:

Apparently it's between gawn and hogan according to Stevo 

Lol - what's Stevo been sniffing. Hogan not in the LG, has yet to demonstrate any ability as a leader (still only a pup) and might not even play himself.

[Nasher 33,616]

1 minute ago, Deestroy All said:

Well there's a couple of smokies. 

Boom-tish.

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

5 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Lol - what's Stevo been sniffing. Hogan not in the LG, has yet to demonstrate any ability as a leader (still only a pup) and might not even play himself.

Agreed, just passing on what he tweeted. Surely it's gawn or McDonald 

[DemonWA 3,934]

When all said and done, the role of a skipper in AFL is to gee the boys up before each quarter, flip a coin, and play a good game (lead by example). Therefore it could probably be any of the guys named, but I'd go for Lewis.

His words would carry some weight around the group and given his experience might add something different than just regurgitating what the coaches are saying. Plus he owes his team a big performance after getting reported against the blues the last time out.

 

[daisycutter 29,616]

1 minute ago, DemonWA said:

When all said and done, the role of a skipper in AFL is to gee the boys up before each quarter, flip a coin, and play a good game (lead by example). Therefore it could probably be any of the guys named, but I'd go for Lewis.

His words would carry some weight around the group and given his experience might add something different than just regurgitating what the coaches are saying. Plus he owes his team a big performance after getting reported against the blues the last time out.

 

given our last carlton game and our clubs problems lately with the mrp etc i expect the blue baggers are going to come out with the full niggle whilst our guys will be reluctant to tangle. we could be at a real psychological disadvantage. the guys really need to be well advised by goody to expect this and how to handle this properly

[Undeeterred 3,124]

Are people seriously suggesting Trengove will be brought back in just to captain the side?

[DemonWA 3,934]

46 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

given our last carlton game and our clubs problems lately with the mrp etc i expect the blue baggers are going to come out with the full niggle whilst our guys will be reluctant to tangle. we could be at a real psychological disadvantage. the guys really need to be well advised by goody to expect this and how to handle this properly

Maybe we should embrace the MRP drama. Play Spencil purely to KO a Gibbs and Kruser in the first 5 mins

*obviously this is a joke. (clarifying this only because it's demonland....)

[Demons11 7,030]

2 hours ago, Abe said:

Apparently it's between gawn and hogan according to Stevo 

The tweet is just to say Hogan is a chance of playing not captaining the side 

[Deeoldfart 8,033]

I initially voted Lewis, but I've changed my mind.  Dunno what others think, but I reckon I've seen TMac's leadership bloom exponentially with added responsibility in the last month or so.

[Hampton 22 519]

Old McDonald

He's got the form. 

[beelzebub 23,380]

5 minutes ago, Hampton 22 said:

Old McDonald

He's got the form. 

Farm

....

Farm !!!

[monoccular 17,432]

3 hours ago, Abe said:

Apparently it's between gawn and hogan according to Stevo *

And who the hell is Stevo?

Hogan isn't even playing FCS - does he / she / it * know that?

[GoD's67 111]

McD on form!

But would rather punt on Lewis or Vince and hope it inspires them to play a decent game. Both have been off the pace!

[DeeSpencer 25,718]

Tom McDonald if they want to give it to one guy for the 4-6 weeks Viney and Jones are out for.

Vince if they want to share it between Vince, Gawn and T Mc during the weeks. Give Vince the captaincy and get him back in the midfield to do a job.

If Lewis captains this club I'll write Goodwin a letter that makes the one he got earlier in the year seem like a compliment.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

3 hours ago, DemonWA said:

Maybe we should embrace the MRP drama. Play Spencil purely to KO a Gibbs and Kruser in the first 5 mins

*obviously this is a joke. (clarifying this only because it's demonland....)

I posted the same thing last week about Bugg. 

Careful what you wish for!

[worldwideweb_demon 90]

Probably what other teams have done in the past to rotate captaincy.

[Allus Monk 568]

Surprised no-one's mentioned the obvious. Daisy Pearce

[MudDogs Gawn Win.. someday 499]

Bring on Captain Max!

[DubDee 25,900]

Id go Gawn. I think at the stage we are at in the season - dip in form, tired, injuries - we need energy, confidence and to enjoy the footy again.  Gawn brings this in spades.  He has this air of confidence that would rub off on everyone and ill back him to put in the performance to back it up too.  Trac is really important along these lines too

[beelzebub 23,380]

Hi Ben, love your work 

[Lord Travis 10,739]

6 weeks until we get Jones and Viney back? Reckon Tommy Bugg is good to cover the captaincy for 6 weeks.

[Pates 9,660]

If Max had been playing the whole year I'd give it to him, but with him only recently returning I'd prefer he focuses on his footy rather than worrying about leadership. I said Vince initially with Lewis as my second pick, I'd probably roll that back to being Lewis first pick and Tom McD second. 

I know Lewis hasn't been in great form but he's still a steadying hand when he has it and knows how to marshal the troops into the correct areas. At this point I feel that's more important than perceived form. There's going to be a lot of players looking for guidance over the next few weeks, this is what we recruited him for, time for him to make good on his end of the bargain. 

[Rob Mac...... 638]

I didn't vote, but Tom Mc is walking the walk lately, I'd choose him. 

[dl4e 5,851]

Why don't we pick someone likely to get injured coz given our luck at the momment it's probably what will happen.

[beelzebub 23,380]

Not all players are actually good at captaincy. 

Has to be someone who can lead an 1812 attack....and have them follow !! They need to follow