Leadership Group 2022

[bornadog]

Marcus Bontempelli will lead a fresh leadership group in his third year as captain of the Western Bulldogs.


The four-time Charles Sutton Medallist will be joined by newly elevated vice-captain Jack Macrae in a five-man leadership group which also includes Caleb Daniel, Taylor Duryea and Aaron Naughton.


Macrae, an elite midfielder within the competition, enters the leadership group for the first time off the back of a third-straight All Australian jacket and Gary Ayres Medal in 2021.


The 27-year-old takes over from Mitch Wallis, after he stepped down from official leadership duties. He will continue to play a pivotal role within the Club.


“Marcus has developed into a fine leader of our football club, and we’ve seen him rise to another level with the captaincy. He will continue to lead us into the future,” said Bulldogs’ senior coach Luke Beveridge.

“We’re thrilled for Jack to step into the role of vice-captain. He is a person who is selfless in his actions, expects high standards of himself and those around him, and has developed the respect and admiration of his team-mates.


“Marcus and Jack will be strongly supported by Taylor, Aaron and Caleb in an official leadership capacity, and we’ll value the contributions of the entire playing group throughout the year.


“We’re fortunate that we have a closely connected group, and individuals who offer their own important leadership qualities, which will be extremely valuable to the collective as we head into the 2022 season.”


An ultimate team man, Macrae couldn’t be more thrilled to be named as the Bulldogs’ vice-captain.


“It honestly means the world to me,” Macrae said.


“It’s such a privilege every week to pull on this jumper and play with our group. To be in this position, it’s certainly not lost on me.


“I am really excited about what this group can do over the next few years and beyond. I can’t wait to work with Marcus and the other leaders in building what we have started.”

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[Mofra]

JJ & Hunter the two glaring omissions.
Poor Wally but that's understandable

[jeemak]

JJ & Hunter the two glaring omissions.
Poor Wally but that's understandable

I think JJ's position in the side may be tenuous this season, but Hunter a lock. Do you think it's just a matter of spreading the experience?

[soupman]

I think JJ's position in the side may be tenuous this season, but Hunter a lock. Do you think it's just a matter of spreading the experience?

Or is it still a legacy of a certain ill advised trip bein the wheel?

[Vred]

JJ & Hunter the two glaring omissions.
Poor Wally but that's understandable

After Hunters 2020 screw ups doubt we'll see him in the leadership group for some time to come. Other than that, love todays announcements.

Makes me think that CD and JM have both put pen to paper, or at least, are about to.

[GVGjr]

JJ & Hunter the two glaring omissions.
Poor Wally but that's understandable

I'd add Dunkley and Treloar to that as well and we know Keath is leading the back line.

It's a new look group though and an indication of where the club is at. Outside of Duryea the others are just a slight surprise to me.
We certainly don't lack depth in the leadership at the club.

[Grantysghost]

I'd add Dunkley and Treloar to that as well and we know Keath is leading the back line.

It's a new look group though and an indication of where the club is at. Outside of Duryea the others are just a slight surprise to me.
We certainly don't lack depth in the leadership at the club.

Actually Dunks is an interesting omission.

[bornadog]

Actually Dunks is an interesting omission.

I don't think so. He wanted to leave us the previous year so too bad. Let him prove he is a club man.

[Grantysghost]

I don't think so. He wanted to leave us the previous year so too bad. Let him prove he is a club man.

I guess so but when we kept him we touted him as a future leader am I right in remembering?

Thought he may be in the group before Naughton for example but might be player power.

[GVGjr]

Actually Dunks is an interesting omission.

If Dunks signs beyond this year I think he is a natural to return to the leadership group.
Hunter is the one of the real leaders at the club and could be returned as one of the leaders soon enough.

[mjp]

Hunter is the one of the real leaders at the club and could be returned as one of the leaders soon enough.

I think when you haven't been in the leadership group it is something to aspire too. But once you have done it, well...it's a lot of extra work for - what exactly?

Hunter is a leader whether he has to attend leadership meetings or not.

[bornadog]

Great to see Naughton in the leadership group.

[whythelongface]

Great to see Naughton in the leadership group.

This to me is the best part of the leadership group. A young gun whom we will be building our forward line for many years to come. Being part of a leadership group provides buy in and key part of the team moving forward. Great decision.

This club is in great hands. Viva the bulldog revolution

[GVGjr]

This to me is the best part of the leadership group. A young gun whom we will be building our forward line for many years to come. Being part of a leadership group provides buy in and key part of the team moving forward. Great decision.

This club is in great hands. Viva the bulldog revolution

I think it's a reflection of the great work that is done by our talent identification and recruiting teams prior to drafting players.
While it's not an exact science and there will be the occasional hiccup we seem to have been bringing in not only talented players but talented players with the right attitude and work ethic.
The ones with the more natural leadership skills in our group tend to thrive in a good and positive environment.

[bornadog]

Video here on announcement.