The recent conversation on Max's heir apparent (or lack there of) has had me thinking that I believe Daniel Turner is best placed to be our next captain.

The growth in his game has been huge in the last two years. He's been forthright in his love for the club. Commands respect from his team mates.

The expected timeline of Max having at least 2 more solid years in him fits in with Disco's development timeline.

I think he may be the next Melbourne Football Club captain. What are the the thoughts of other Demonlanders?

3 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

The recent conversation on Max's heir apparent (or lack there of) has had me thinking that I believe Daniel Turner is best placed to be our next captain.

The growth in his game has been huge in the last two years. He's been forthright in his love for the club. Commands respect from his team mates.

The expected timeline of Max having at least 2 more solid years in him fits in with Disco's development timeline.

I think he may be the next Melbourne Football Club captain. What are the the thoughts of other Demonlanders?

Awesome call @Dannyz He's been one of our most consistent players all year.

Has leadership written all over him, when Max and Maysie had their little spit at each other on KB, guess who was there to settle the pair down?

Disco Turner to the rescue.

Rivers is the obvious next captain. Disco has certainly put his hand up

I'm in full agreement and suggested this here a month or so ago.

There was a video interview on the club website over the summer with Turner and he aspired to be a leader for sure.

Fits the age, talent and onfield actions (the May/Max diffusion) profile.

Having said that, Lever would have been the obvious choice at the start of this year, but that landscape may have changed.

4 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Having said that, Lever would have been the obvious choice at the start of this year, but that landscape may have changed.

Agree with this, he's had potential captain written all over him since he arrived and does an enormous amount to mentor the young back group

He’s still very young but Xavier Lindsay is about the most impressive young leader I’ve ever met. He’s probably someone who’ll find himself a captain of the MFC within 5 years IMO

I'm miffed that we have no discernible succession plan for Max.

There was a much touted leaders development program started by Shand at the off-site camp last pre-season. Suspect it fell by the wayside along with his other recommendations.

Keep Max, but its time for Viney, Lever etc to make way for some younger guys (eg Rivers, Lindsay, Turner) in the official leadership team.

I would run through brick walls for Disco..

50 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

The recent conversation on Max's heir apparent (or lack there of) has had me thinking that I believe Daniel Turner is best placed to be our next captain.

The growth in his game has been huge in the last two years. He's been forthright in his love for the club. Commands respect from his team mates.

The expected timeline of Max having at least 2 more solid years in him fits in with Disco's development timeline.

I think he may be the next Melbourne Football Club captain. What are the the thoughts of other Demonlanders?

I’m glad that you bought Daniel Turner up Dannyz, I am more in the Trent Rivers school but I was struggling with who else and Disco has really stood out since locking himself in the team last year. Would love to see both in the leadership group going forward. Mind you I haven’t totally given up on Jake Lever but that depends on how his body stands up going forward.

23 minutes ago, SPC said:

I would run through brick walls for Disco..

Me too.

He's 35 games in and clearly my favourite player.

I'd ask Max if he could do one more season and then think Turner, if he wanrrs it, is perfect. Twenty-four years old, 50 games under his belt. Do it.

I like it. Still a bit inexperienced for my liking but he's definitely got the traits.

Much loved and very popular figure amongst the group and yes, naturally people follow him just due to his personality and good country natured style.

32 minutes ago, SPC said:

I would run through brick walls for Disco..

I reckon he has one of the best celebrations in the game to go along with his leadership.

I know I will get shut down for it, but still recon JVR will become a good CHF or CHB and will be a leader of the club.

Tried his guts out, I think a new coach and some work with a Tom Hawkins type mentor will help him a lot this offseason

38 minutes ago, SPC said:

I would run through brick walls for Disco..

Except he would have already broken it down! ;-)

Foolish Romantics.

I see the cult is growing…I concur with this assessment.

So much more to captaincy and leadership than being a promising, young, even good, player. Needs to have a lot more going for him than a cult following on here...

2 minutes ago, Robbie87 said:

So much more to captaincy and leadership than being a promising, young, even good, player. Needs to have a lot more going for him than a cult following on here...

How dare you

1 hour ago, Lucifers Hero said:

I'm miffed that we have no discernible succession plan for Max.

There was a much touted leaders development program started by Shand at the off-site camp last pre-season. Suspect it fell by the wayside along with his other recommendations.

Keep Max, but its time for Viney, Lever etc to make way for some younger guys (eg Rivers, Lindsay, Turner) in the official leadership team.

I believe their initially was a succession plan before this that would have had us a new skipper this season but unfortunately those plans fell apart.

Feels like Max needs to hold out for that next group or we need to fill the gap for a few years.

Notwithstanding his performances this season when his form was inconsistent, I’d back Rivers to assume the role.

I heard him talking at a supporters’ function and he spoke confidently and eloquently, not to mention diplomatically when he was asked some leading questions.

Very impressive young man and I imagine his movie star good looks won’t harm his cause

I like Disco, but I would need an analysis of his chi energy before looking at him for captaincy.

1 hour ago, Lucifers Hero said:

I'm miffed that we have no discernible succession plan for Max.

I think we lost both players in the succession plan unexpectedly in Gus and Nibbler.

Gus would be our captain today if he hadn't retired, and Nibbler would be next in line.

Chin is someone I know is rated very highly for his leadership qualities and abilities to unite the group both old and young. Could be a dark horse for the future.

1 minute ago, rodney_g_resurrected said:

I like Disco, but I would need an analysis of his chi energy before looking at him for captaincy.

The poster who says Chandler doesn't serve our energetics due to his profound psyhosocial failings might be able to help with this.

It's too early for mine... it depends on what Max does. But if Max stays captain next season and Disco keeps us this form (I get the sense he is well liked and has natural leadership qualities) then he should definitely be in the frame.

If he keeps progressing then Harvey Langford will be a candidate