Gia wants captaincy

[Desipura]

If we want to be taken seriously, we must choose Morris ahead of this guy.
Apologies if the link does not come thourgh via AFL website

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Gia wants captaincy

Adam Cooney is a must.
I have no idea why they would not choose a Brownlow medalist.
Dale would also be great, although he does tend to say 'stuff' alot when interviewed har har.

Will be disappointed if it is Gia but he may grow into it. Big shoes to fill.

[comrade]

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Just because you want something doesn't mean you should get it. Gia seems great at the meetings and off field side of things. I'm sure he planned a ripping Mad Monday.

But when it comes to leadership and inspiration on field, we have much better candidates.

[comrade]

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Maybe he's not a natural leader off-field and he seems pretty quiet on-field. Mind you I'd love Coons to be captain but we (or I at least) don't know the group dynamics and the level of respect and leadership qualities of players behind closed doors.

Honestly though if Nick Maxwell can be captain of an AFL club then I have no problem with anyone in the leadership group.

Maxwell controls the best defensive group in the league and is about to lead his Club to a premiership. Whilst it was an unfashionable choice at first, picking an unassuming defender has paid absolute dividends - as it did for Geelong.

Perhaps we should take note.

[Desipura]

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As I have said before it would be like when Ritchie Vandenberg or Stuart Maxfield were appointed.
Appoint someone that is universally respected, not someone who can organise where to take the new recruits to eat in their 1st month in Melbourne

[EasternWest]

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Maybe he's not a natural leader off-field and he seems pretty quiet on-field. Mind you I'd love Coons to be captain but we (or I at least) don't know the group dynamics and the level of respect and leadership qualities of players behind closed doors.

Honestly though if Nick Maxwell can be captain of an AFL club then I have no problem with anyone in the leadership group.

I think Nick Maxwell is an excellent captain.

[Doc26]

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Look appoint him to some role of off field Captain if it will finally put this topic to bed but please don't consider Gia as our next on field leader if for no other reason that I fear becoming the butt of all jokes with my mates not to mention the sore neck I would develop from the regularity of turning it in disbelief. This surely can't be a serious option we would consider, would it ?

Yes have him in our best 22 but there are better candidates that show far stronger on field leadership qualities than someone who regularly goes missing when it matters most. Dale Morris for mine, then Boyd if we must.

[comrade]

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If you're on board the Dale Morris for skipper bandwagon, make him your avatar as a show of support

[Ghost Dog]

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Look appoint him to some role of off field Captain if it will finally put this topic to bed but please don't choose him as our on field leader if for no other reason that I fear becoming the butt of all jokes with my mates not to mention the sore neck I would develop from the regularity of turning it in disbelief.

Yes have him in our best 22 but there are better candidates that show far stronger on field leadership qualities than someone who regularly goes missing when it matters most.

Doc, I have to agree. And Morris would be good too. The advantage of appointing someone like Morris is you know they will tear a gut to do everything possible. An unassuming backman has had to sacrifice their game on a week in week out basis.
Gia may be able to do that, willing to give him a chance but he has not really had a stand out year. Makes it hard to swallow in the bitter aftermath of season 2010.

Comrade - your wish is my command.

[EasternWest]

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Yeah but as a player he's basically a glorified Jason Cloke. I was actually using him as an example of someone who is a good captain but not a great player.

So do I. I just don't rate him as a player.

I think he's better than Jason Cloke, but it's a reasonable comparison. I rate him as a captain because I love the way he speaks. He was on tv the other night, can't remember which show, and the question put to him was along the lines of "is there any way in your mind that you can see you not winning the game?" and with no hesitation, and a steely look in his eyes he just said "no.". I liked it.

If you're on board the Dale Morris for skipper bandwagon, make him your avatar as a show of support

Ok, done.

[EasternWest]

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Sorry double post. Computer troubles.

[Curly5]

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Rocket said it would be Gia or Boyd. Prepare yourselves for Gia and tell your friends to go stuff themselves, Doc26. It could be the making of him as a player.

[LostDoggy]

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Dale Morris would be a great choice - widely respected, tough, rarely gets beaten.
I would like to think that if Gia is given the gig, that he will transform into a true leader on the field, but somehow i doubt it.....

[Bumper Bulldogs]

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If you're on board the Dale Morris for skipper bandwagon, make him your avatar as a show of support

I've changed my Avatar and would ask why would we not give him one year to really show the sort of thing it takes to lead a group all the way.

I would put Boyd then Morris behind Hall, Gia had a chance and he blew it. The finals and announcement of Jonno was all he needed to put his best foot forward.

It may also send a shock through the club that we are not happy with the leadership #$@! our boys have dished up over the last few years.

In 12 months the landscape may change and the likes of C.Ward could perhaps be the next captain.

[Doc26]

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Rocket said it would be Gia or Boyd. Prepare yourselves for Gia and tell your friends to go stuff themselves, Doc26. It could be the making of him as a player.

With that logic I propose we anoint Josh and Andrejs our next Co-Captains.