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.

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

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.

An era of disco would be fun, bring a bit of sparkle back into the old mahogany

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 :.)

2 hours ago, RDBhero said:

Lever

Captain of Casey?

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.

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

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.

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