6 hours ago, samcantstandya said:

Kade isn't captain material in my opinion, you need someone who is a certainty to play every week.

For your info, Chin has played 23 games in each of the past 3 seasons. Is solid, dependable, injury free and internally highly regarded. Only Trent Rivers and Ed Langdon have played more games in the past 3 seasons.

Edited 10 hours ago10 hr by John Crow Batty

41 minutes ago, DEE fence said:

Max's off field work with Trac, Oliver, MMM and everything else has been first class, he has a long media career ahead without doubt. I'm not sure the on-field role of leader is quite the same anymore, everything is about lines and roles, and leadership groups. Also I would ask are Gen Z+ are they really fussed about who is captain? (Genuine question, does it get a extra 2-3% performance out of the team). Captain has become much more about being a spokesperson for the club, which is a poison chalice at the best of times.. Max's public speaking ability is off the charts for a footballer, and TBH he really took some heat recently.

Once upon a time a hard nut like Viney would have been my first choice, but those days seem gone.

Really?

I personally cringe when Max speaks publicly to be honest.

Each to their own.

I still think it’s Levers to lose.

The only thing that’s preventing him from being next skip would be his body, really.

If he has a good pre season, gets confident in his body again, stays on the bloody park & can play good footy again then he’ll be an absolute shoe in after Max.

36 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Really?

I personally cringe when Max speaks publicly to be honest.

Each to their own.

I know you might not be able to publicly post some of your reasons, but I’m genuinely curious why you don’t rate Max as a skipper?

Not saying I necessarily disagree given how the past few years have gone (both on and off field), but ultimately if the players are voting him in he must be inspiring some level of confidence from the group

Edited 9 hours ago9 hr by demoncat

Infrequent visitor these days and can't be bothered going through all posts. Simply, Max should remain captain and for at least 5 years post retirement.

Some don't appreciate the gift we have with this man, and may never do so.

Honestly if we had an obvious replacement - not too young nor old, unlikely to get dropped and obvious leadership qualities - it may well be inspired to give that guy the chance and Gawn might appreciate just being a player. But who is he? With so much change at the club it might actually be wise to still have constants, like Gawn captaining anyway. And if next year is fairly smooth and most of the negativity's gone he might actually enjoy still being captain. I do think they need to look at the leadership group and see if improvements will help Melbourne start winning some close games and avoid that Saints nightmare. But Max must stay captain.

I think Lindsay is definitely future captain material.

16 hours ago, Demon Jack said:

I think that Max stays as captain for at least more season before someone new takes over.

I can't help but notice how prevalent and vocal with the group Kade Chandler has been in some of the recent output from the media team. Could he be a smokey?

Kade Chandler is an avarage player whose inconsistencies are many. LUCKY to get a game in 2026

11 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Never rated Max as a skipper and still dont.

In saying that, I think he will do one more year and then hand the bat over.

Daniel Turner would be my next pick, but keep an eye out for Xavier Lindsay over the next few years.

Rated internally highly for his leadership qualities at such a young age.

Every body has their own opinion but I have no idea what you want from a captain. Max number one (maybe of all time)

Max is the obvious choice....but if he was not captain, would he be be any less of a leader within the group?

Geelong took a chance on a Joel Selwood, disregard the age, he had all the qualities needed. Geelong had many options of great players.

Really think we need to develop leadership....and the only way to do that is giving someone the responsibility probably a bit before they are entirely ready.

Max if not captain, would likely be VC and assisting whoever gets the gig.

Honestly just pick a captain that gives good rev up in the huddle at the start of matches and we will be just fine.