Jump to content

Who is our next captain?

Wrecker45
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

On 30/06/2025 at 12:07, Smokey said:

Petracca is the only realistic option in the timeframe Max has remaining unless we trade someone in. In years gone by I would've said Lever but he's falling off a cliff and its starting to look like his body isn't going to hold up.

Petracca has recent history of spitting the dummy about how unprofessional we are, I'd be interested to see him put his money where is mouth is and take over the leadership. We know on a personal level is is highly professional. Will that translate to effective leadership as captain? Not sure, but in my view I don't see any other options in front of us.

I agree. After a conversation, and that all checks out, I’d be up for Trac as captain next year. Could be very good if he’s all in.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     
    On 28/06/2025 at 22:23, Wrecker45 said:

    Who replaces Gawn as our next captain?

    The obvious picks 12 months ago were Petracca or Lever but that isn't happening.

    We can't go Trengrove & Grimes again and ruin young kids careers.

    Rivers hasn't come on. Sparrow is floundering.

    It really has to be Kozzie but I don't think he wants that responsibility and media attention.

    Am I missing anyone?

    Lever

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    Turner is my elect, has not been tainted by the Viney, Petracca, Oliver, May, Gawn, Salem, Lever, Fritz, Spargo, ….the Good ole boys network.

    Kick them out, with a size 13, and move on to the Disco era.

  • Quote
    • Clap 1
    • Shocked 1
     

    Max was asked this question at the Max and Oliver night in Adelaide a few weeks ago.

    He said Gus was to be the heir apparent.

    He said there are 5 players on equal sort of footing. The one I thought he was leaning toward was Ed Langdon, as he mentioned he has good relationships across the whole playing list.

    For the record Clarry said he wouldn’t be any good at the speaking part of captaincy so it wasn’t for him :.)

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 4

    18 months ago I would have said Lever, but his body is cooked and he doesn't have the on field performance and influence like he previously had. He'll be lucky to hold his spot next year alone.

    Petracca may be next in line but whether he's willing to stick with the club for a bit is another question.

    As a leader, you've gotta not only be able to influence off the field but also on field performance on a week to week basis.

    Having that presence in being able to influence games in big moments where teammates are inspired to follow. This is why guys like Garry Lyon, David Neitz, Nathan Jones and Max Gawn were so good at it.

    Chandler and Sparrow are no where that calibre and never will be. They are far too inconsistent and rarely impact games enough on a weekly level.

    One name to keep an eye on for the future is Xavier Lindsay. Highly rated at Gippsland Power for his leadership and maturity. I do know for a fact staff and players at the club have been really impressed with the way he has conducted himself on and off the field.

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    • Thanks 3
    43 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    18 months ago I would have said Lever, but his body is cooked and he doesn't have the on field performance and influence like he previously had. He'll be lucky to hold his spot next year alone.

    Petracca may be next in line but whether he's willing to stick with the club for a bit is another question.

    As a leader, you've gotta not only be able to influence off the field but also on field performance on a week to week basis.

    Having that presence in being able to influence games in big moments where teammates are inspired to follow. This is why guys like Garry Lyon, David Neitz, Nathan Jones and Max Gawn were so good at it.

    Chandler and Sparrow are no where that calibre and never will be. They are far too inconsistent and rarely impact games enough on a weekly level.

    One name to keep an eye on for the future is Xavier Lindsay. Highly rated at Gippsland Power for his leadership and maturity. I do know for a fact staff and players at the club have been really impressed with the way he has conducted himself on and off the field.

    Quite frankly there is NO captain in waiting. Again I don't see it as a problem or priority. Fix the fd first.

    Max ought to be OK for a couple more seasons and by then the picture might be clearer.

    This ain't the most pressing issue at the Dees

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     
    On 29/06/2025 at 09:49, Billy said:

    Petracca orLever

    Tracc needs to focus and stop lairising, and Lever looks like he will struggle to play a full season ever again.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Sad 1
    3 hours ago, monoccular said:

    Tracc needs to focus and stop lairising, and Lever looks like he will struggle to play a full season ever again.

    I agree but hoping that Lever can get his ankle right, people forget that he had little or no pre season & problems with it during the season, he’s a pro & a good leader, can’t believe how people are writing him off so quickly

    As for Petracca, he’s talked the talk, the club really needs to work out his loyalty and love for the club. He’s a high profile star, it was this time last year he’d had a life threatening injury, time for him to walk the walk. If not trade him

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • 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

    • REPORT: North Melbourne

      I suppose that I should apologise for the title of this piece, but the temptation to go with it was far too great. The memory of how North Melbourne tore Melbourne apart at the seams earlier in the season and the way in which it set the scene for the club’s demise so early in the piece has been weighing heavily upon all of us. This game was a must-win from the club’s perspective, and the team’s response was overwhelming. The 36 point win over Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos at the MCG on Sunday was indeed — roovenge of the highest order!

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Werribee

      The Casey Demons remain in contention for a VFL finals berth following a comprehensive 76-point victory over the Werribee Tigers at Whitten Oval last night. The caveat to the performance is that the once mighty Tigers have been raided of many key players and are now a shadow of the premiership-winning team from last season. The team suffered a blow before the game when veteran Tom McDonald was withdrawn for senior duty to cover for Steven May who is ill.  However, after conceding the first goal of the game, Casey was dominant from ten minutes in until the very end and despite some early errors and inaccuracy, they managed to warm to the task of dismantling the Tigers with precision, particularly after half time when the nominally home side provided them with minimal resistance.

        • Thanks
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Carlton

      The Demons return to the MCG as the the visiting team on Saturday night to take on the Blues who are under siege after 4 straight losses. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
      • 217 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: North Melbourne

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 14th July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees glorious win over the Kangaroos 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/

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 29 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: North Melbourne

      The Demons are finally back at the MCG and finally back on the winners list as they continually chipped away at a spirited Kangaroos side eventually breaking their backs and opening the floodgates to run out winners by 6 goals.

        • Haha
        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 253 replies
      Demonland
    View All