Leadership group announced

[bornadog]

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The Western Bulldogs today announced dual all-Australian and Charles Sutton Medallist, Matthew Boyd, will continue as captain for season 2012.

Boyd will be supported by a new-look leadership group which includes Daniel Cross, Dale Morris, Daniel Giansiracusa and 2011 all-Australian, Robert Murphy.

General Manager of Football, James Fantasia, said Boyd performed exceptionally well in his first season as captain of the Club.

“Matthew is a leader in every sense of the word and he did a fantastic job leading by example both on and off the field in what was a challenging season for the Club.”

“His ability to keep the group morale high and his own personal on-field consistency in a tough year points to the fact that he thoroughly deserves this re-appointment,” Fantasia said.

Fantasia was encouraged by Murphy’s re-induction into the leadership group and said that the All-Australian half-back flanker was a great role model for the younger players.

“The way in which Robert conducts himself sets a great example on what type of standards are expected around this place.”

“Robert’s ability to build strong relationships is a great strength of his — he is a terrific addition to what is a fantastic group of leaders,” Fantasia said.

[ledge]

All older hard working and respected players, who was dropped from it and wonder what their reaction would be?

[bornadog]

All older hard working and respected players, who was dropped from it and wonder what their reaction would be?

Cooney dropped

[Desipura]

Cooney dropped

Dropped or did he request to be stood down as he may want to concentrate on getting on the park?

[Greystache]

It's a good group. I would've also like to see one younger guy in it too, although that was probably going to be Ward. Perhaps Libba, or Jones next year.

[KT31]

It's a good group. I would've also like to see one younger guy in it too, although that was probably going to be Ward. Perhaps Libba, or Jones next year.

Would also like to see some of the younger brigade in the group.
At the moment though our players are either older or younger, we lack the mid aged player to slot into the group.

[Desipura]

Would also like to see some of the younger brigade in the group.
At the moment though our players are either older or younger, we lack the mid aged player to slot into the group.

Next year should see the likes of Wood and Jones in there.

[The Doctor]

Like everyone else I would have liked to see a younger player in the group. But there is nothing wrong with making them really earn it the way the incumbent group have.

I wonder why Griffen is never mentioned.

[Remi Moses]

Breaking news according to one of the drones in the "imbecile " comments section, we've won one flag.

[chef]

It's a good group. I would've also like to see one younger guy in it too, although that was probably going to be Ward. Perhaps Libba, or Jones next year.

Was he much of a off field leader?

[Greystache]

Was he much of a off field leader?

Not really, he was seen as a dumb bogan, but I believe the hope was he could be developed into a leader.

[Bulldog4life]

Not really, he was seen as a dumb bogan, but I believe the hope was he could be developed into a leader.

That's funny. Now who are the smart bogans?

[AndrewP6]

That's funny. Now who are the smart bogans?

I reckon Will Minson would fit that criteria. Until you hear him speak, he gives every impression of being thick!

[Desipura]

Was he much of a off field leader?

Dunno but I believe he displayed on field leadserhip which is just as important if not more than off field.

[ledge]

Dunno but I believe he displayed on field leadserhip which is just as important if not more than off field.

Macca wants both and believes in off field leadership in a big way, also looks like he doesnt suffer fools, wants respectful people when they are at the club or away from it.
Big on family and dedication in everything.