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Leadership Group 2022
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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Re: Leadership Group 2022
JJ & Hunter the two glaring omissions.
Poor Wally but that's understandable
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Originally Posted by
Mofra
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?
Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Originally Posted by
jeemak
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?
I should leave it alone but you're not right
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Great to see Naughton in the leadership group.
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Video here on announcement.
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
I find it strange that Macrae goes from a 8yr career never being in the leadership to VC…. I would’ve thought that if he showed leadership qualities he would’ve been groomed for this position given his standing as a top 3 player for the last 5-6 years.
Maybe he was a slow developer?…. Or never wanted part of it until now and we have no other options??
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Originally Posted by
Mofra
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.
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Originally Posted by
Mantis
I find it strange that Macrae goes from a 8yr career never being in the leadership to VC…. I would’ve thought that if he showed leadership qualities he would’ve been groomed for this position given his standing as a top 3 player for the last 5-6 years.
Maybe he was a slow developer?…. Or never wanted part of it until now and we have no other options??
I just heard an audio grab from Jack Macrae. He mentioned tough times he's faced over the passed 18 months and being at the footy club has really helped. Maybe that has something to do with it?
More of an In Bruges guy?
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Originally Posted by
Mofra
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.
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Previously players would vote in the leadership group. Is this still the case?
This group and even last years 2 man group seem coach driven, rather than player driven.
More of an In Bruges guy?
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Bevo looks like Merv Hughes' and Tony Hawk's love child in this video!
https://twitter.com/westernbulldogs/...6b32xb3tA&s=19
Happy for Jack, might be just the tonic for him to supplement the brilliance he already brings.
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
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.
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Originally Posted by
azabob
I just heard an audio grab from Jack Macrae. He mentioned tough times he's faced over the passed 18 months and being at the footy club has really helped. Maybe that has something to do with it?
You can watch him in the link above.
I think it is great Jacko is in the leadership group. He really leads by example and as Bevo says in the announcement, Jacko always wants to win.
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
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Re: Leadership Group 2022
Originally Posted by
Grantysghost
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.
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.