Our next captain?

[GVGjr]

Re: Our next captain?

Please expand on this GVG jnr if possible?

Lets just say I have been to a couple of club functions where I failed to see any leadership potential in Cooney. I'm sure it's there but I'd rather not see him given the position based on potential rather than an established history of showing his leadership skills.

He's a gun player but in this instance I don't believe it will mean he could be a good captain next season.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Our next captain?

Fair enough GVG. I guess it will be Boyd or Gia then. They should pick the captain earlier to give him time to settle into the role IMO. All this waiting around irks me.

[GVGjr]

Re: Our next captain?

Fair enough GVG. I guess it will be Boyd or Gia then. They should pick the captain earlier to give him time to settle into the role IMO. All this waiting around irks me.

Don't go on my view because it could be a contrast to how the club see's it.
To me the standout is Morris and then Boyd.

[Mantis]

Re: Our next captain?

I know we will disagree on this but I can't have Cooney as a potential captain for next season. I have just witnessed some less than impressive performances at some functions to accept that the players could take him seriously as a leader.

But they do.

[GVGjr]

Re: Our next captain?

But they do.

Sorry but I don't believe it in fact I have seen his team mates try and steer him in a more appropriate direction.

Of course things can change but I haven't seen him represent the club in the manner a natural leader or captain should.

[Mantis]

Re: Our next captain?

Sorry but I don't believe it in fact I have seen his team mates try and steer him in a more appropriate direction.

Of course things can change but I haven't seen him represent the club in the manner a natural leader or captain should.

When was this may I ask?

The reason for asking was that as told to me if we were to change capatins this time last year Adam would have no chance, but through the 2010 seaosn he grew into his leadership role and the players responded to him... No doubt the issues you raised are valid, but perhaps next time you see him at a club function you might see someone worthy of representing our club as team capatain, or perhaps not.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Our next captain?

I'm far from convinced that Cooney would be a good selection for reasons I mentioned a few times. Morris isn't in the running but should be so it comes down to Boyd. Giansiracusa could do the job well but his form and longevity in the game won't work for him.
Cross could do the job as well but would be a short term prospect.

This would be ideal, when you have someone like Callan Ward being groomed for the top role in the wings in the interim. Two seasons and Callan will be cherry ripe for captaincy. IMHYBO.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Our next captain?

A while back I was campaigning for Higgins to take on the captaincy as I thought he was developing nicely as a player and seemed to have a very strong presence about him.

The last couple of years have not be great for him with injuries and my captaincy sentiments have mellowed.

Boyd to be Captain, with both Gia and Higgins as Co-Vice Captains for mine.

[Desipura]

Re: Our next captain?

Morris
Boyd
Murphy

One of those 3

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Our next captain?

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This would be ideal, when you have someone like Callan Ward being groomed for the top role in the wings in the interim. Two seasons and Callan will be cherry ripe for captaincy. IMHYBO.

Alright Druid. We know you have a man-crush on Callan Ward. Nothing new there

Barry Hall for captain! 2011 or bust!

[Desipura]

Re: Our next captain?

Alright Druid. We know you have a man-crush on Callan Ward. Nothing new there

Barry Hall for captain! 2011 or bust!

I think Hoops may have something to say about that!

[LostDoggy]

Re: Our next captain?

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This would be ideal, when you have someone like Callan Ward being groomed for the top role in the wings in the interim. Two seasons and Callan will be cherry ripe for captaincy. IMHYBO.

This used to be my train of thought as well, but word from those in the know is that he is no real chance (for pretty simple but good reasons that I'm not sure I can divulge). Maybe he should concentrate on just being a gun.

On the other hand, though, no one has a bad word to say about Mitch Wallis's captaincy prospects in the longer-term.

[ledge]

Re: Our next captain?

This used to be my train of thought as well, but word from those in the know is that he is no real chance (for pretty simple but good reasons that I'm not sure I can divulge). Maybe he should concentrate on just being a gun.

On the other hand, though, no one has a bad word to say about Mitch Wallis's captaincy prospects in the longer-term.

A kid can change and mature a lot in 2 years I wouldnt write him off for the future.
Peer groups are the key.

[GVGjr]

Re: Our next captain?

When was this may I ask?

The reason for asking was that as told to me if we were to change capatins this time last year Adam would have no chance, but through the 2010 seaosn he grew into his leadership role and the players responded to him... No doubt the issues you raised are valid, but perhaps next time you see him at a club function you might see someone worthy of representing our club as team capatain, or perhaps not.

I can't agree that there could be such a change within 4 or 5 months because the functions I am referring to were around April and May.

Until I see a difference, and I would need to, based on what I have seen I don't think he should be in the mix for 2011 when we have better candidates.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Our next captain?

I think Hoops may have something to say about that!

They'll have to learn to share!