On the captaincy

[Al`s DEMONS 0]

whether Neita takes it or not(i think he should and will) the most pleasing aspect is we are only going to have 1, not 9 blokes on some stupid rotation policy, hence a leadership group. anyone agree

[Guest Schtacker]

whether Neita takes it or not(i think he should and will) the most pleasing aspect is we are only going to have 1, not 9 blokes on some stupid rotation policy, hence a leadership group. anyone agree

Certainly do agree with that - I think most do. The issue seems to be whether Green or McLean should be the next to take it... I would like another year out of Neita then the baton handed to which of the two candidates has proven themselves a leader, and a winner, on and off the field.

[occo 2]

i hate neitz so i would say bruce should take it or green

[Al`s DEMONS 0]

Certainly do agree with that - I think most do. The issue seems to be whether Green or McLean should be the next to take it... I would like another year out of Neita then the baton handed to which of the two candidates has proven themselves a leader, and a winner, on and off the field.

i think Bruce and Green may have missed the boat, because if it is passed to either of them it may only be for 2-3 years. leaving McLean Jones and possibly Bate to prove themselves worthy, and captain the club for 5-6 years and lead this group of kids. but who ever Neitz passes the baton to , it should make a interesting contest....cant wait

[Little Goffy 13,957]

i think Bruce and Green may have missed the boat, because if it is passed to either of them it may only be for 2-3 years. leaving McLean Jones and possibly Bate to prove themselves worthy, and captain the club for 5-6 years and lead this group of kids. but who ever Neitz passes the baton to , it should make a interesting contest....cant wait

It's practiacally a Melbourne tradition, having one long-serving Captain followed by a two-year stint, followed by another long serving captain. Been that way for thirty years!

Alves 5 years

Ditterich 2 years

Flower 7 years

Healy 2 years

Lyon 7 years

Viney 2 years

Neitz ongoing

... ... ... ... ...

Green/Bruce? 2 years

Mclean 11 years

[Demons 32 235]

i hate neitz so i would say bruce should take it or green

Please leave Demonland.

[paddo 0]

i hate neitz so i would say bruce should take it or green

WTF?????????

How dare you slur the great man!!

[occo 2]

WTF?????????

How dare you slur the great man!!

sorry i thought this was a forum. there was no swearing or racism etc in what i said. i just don't like neitz. i am aloud to say that u know

[Dalrot 85]

Yeah but it still makes you an idiot.

[Bay Riffin 1,454]

Give the captaincy to Green and put a nail in our coffin for this year.

If you really analyse why we are front runners, it's actually Green who has come out as number 1 offender. When he is a half back flank it is a lottery whether he will play well or not.

Would be the softest captain in the AFL and goes missing far too often.

Bruce is a better footballer but wish he kicked like Green. He could be captain but would prefer Mclean or with another couple of good years under his belt , then Jones would be a chance.

[occo 2]

Yeah but it still makes you an idiot.

how so??

[True Believer 1]

i hate neitz so i would say bruce should take it or green

some people never change OCCO, do they.!!!!... I have memories of you at Leighoak and you had alot to say there.

I hope Neita remains as captain, because we don't have anyone ready to step up yet!!!!

[occo 2]

some people never change OCCO, do they.!!!!... I have memories of you at Leighoak and you had alot to say there.

I hope Neita remains as captain, because we don't have anyone ready to step up yet!!!!

yeha i remember the bloke barging in the bathroom door as would u. I am entitled to my opinion. U guys are just too sensitive on the issue. You cant actually accept that some people dont actually like some of the players. Jeez i would be commended for saying that i hated holland, miller or nick smith. But ohh leave neita alone...hes untouchable. Seriously grow up. This is a forum and i appreciate prob noone agrees with me but i have other melbourne supporters who share similar views as i do. I have my reasons for not liking neitz and i am entitled to express thoes as long as its not in a rude manner. Not everyone believes neitz is so great. And for jesus sake dont take everything as a critism. Im sure neitz wouldnt agree with me but how does that affect u guys? I still support the club, i get to as many games as i can, i donate for every game we win and buy membership every year. And just because i dont like the captain im not a real supporter. Jeez some of u guys are disterbed

[Deestroy All 14,262]

yeha i remember the bloke barging in the bathroom door as would u. I am entitled to my opinion. U guys are just too sensitive on the issue. You cant actually accept that some people dont actually like some of the players. Jeez i would be commended for saying that i hated holland, miller or nick smith. But ohh leave neita alone...hes untouchable. Seriously grow up. This is a forum and i appreciate prob noone agrees with me but i have other melbourne supporters who share similar views as i do. I have my reasons for not liking neitz and i am entitled to express thoes as long as its not in a rude manner. Not everyone believes neitz is so great. And for jesus sake dont take everything as a critism. Im sure neitz wouldnt agree with me but how does that affect u guys? I still support the club, i get to as many games as i can, i donate for every game we win and buy membership every year. And just because i dont like the captain im not a real supporter. Jeez some of u guys are disterbed

Surely you realised using the word "hate" towards the captain of our footy club is a little extreme and would [censored] people off?

I've always had major issues with Neita, but he's never shat in my soup so I've no reason to hate the bloke.

[Yencks 8]

occo...i think what has upset people initially was the fact that you said u hated neitz and didnt want him to be captain.......surely u cant expect people to have some constructive criticism or a little debate about such a comment as that...and yes, this is a forum and you have been here a lot longer than i have and no one is denying that you are aloud to say comments about david neitz but it is going to effect people..escpecially if you are slurring about one of the clubs favourite sons and saying that you HATE him...if you have a personal problem with him, or have had an incident, you are one person not the entire community, u cant expect people to not react to your comment

[The Backyard Charizard 1,202]

Neitz will be captain obviously, if he wants it..... But if the great man doesn't feel he can do the job then there is only one man who can!

Give it to Daniel Bell.....

(Sits back and waits for the storm to begin)

[Yencks 8]

back to the whole captaincy debate...give it to jack grimes!!! lol...but seriously, i think this kid sounds really good, i wouldnt mind seeing brock or jones pass it over to him in a couple of years....or 6 or 7 years...

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Would be the softest captain in the AFL and goes missing far too often.

He might not play well some weeks but Green ...soft....What a myth!

[occo 2]

I appoligise to everyone for saying that i hate neitz

[Little Goffy 13,957]

I appoligise to everyone for saying that i hate neitz

That's very gracious of you.

Now we can once again be united by our common bond -

Hating Matthew Lloyd.

The dirty cheat.

[Yencks 8]

That's very gracious of you.

Now we can once again be united by our common bond -

Hating Matthew Lloyd.

The dirty cheat.

mathew lloyd and des headland...well i dont like the latter anywhoo

[dazzledavey36 52,689]

i hate neitz so i would say bruce should take it or green

he doesn't like you either, he told me.

[Al`s DEMONS 0]

He might not play well some weeks but Green ...soft....What a myth!

totally agree

[Al`s DEMONS 0]

It's practiacally a Melbourne tradition, having one long-serving Captain followed by a two-year stint, followed by another long serving captain. Been that way for thirty years!

Alves 5 years

Ditterich 2 years

Flower 7 years

Healy 2 years

Lyon 7 years

Viney 2 years

Neitz ongoing

... ... ... ... ...

Green/Bruce? 2 years

Mclean 11 years

appreciate that, im not that old to go back that far, the tradition might just be broken

[jackson45 1]

As long as we stick to 1 captain only... Can't stand how these other teams have rotational or multiple captains. Such a cop out... It would be like having 3 captains in the aussie test team. A joke. The captaincy should be sacred. One man only. It is an honoured position where 21 other men look to 1 man for leadership. Leadership groups are great but leave the captaincy alone. I personally hope Neitz does 1 more year in such a big year for the club. They need his experience. New coach, new players, celebrating 150 years. The spotlight will be on us. McLean to do it after that though. He is the obvious choice. Not scared to voice his opinion and i suspect wears his heart on his sleeve. Would put his body on the line for the team no doubt. Thats what you want in a skipper, especially with the reputation we seem to be getting (amongst my mates anyway :angry: ) See how he goes this year though...