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  • Mofra
    Hall of Fame
    • Dec 2006
    • 14965
    #31
    Re: Our Next Captain

    Originally posted by Ghost Dog
    Two things. First, I'm a bit biased as he's a local boy. Secondly, what does Boyd do for us in the media at the moment? Bugger all. Just repeats what the Coach says basically. Maca wants us to do this or that, etc etc. Then look like a growly bear and stand in front of the westgate with a shining halo. Captains don't have to do much in the media. If they perform well on field, the media comes looking for them.
    He's a quality player being used as a tagger. Basically, nobody has the Ka-hoons big enough to do his job.
    Would do better than a lot of our other forwards, given the chance.
    Have you heard Picken speak? Neither have most people at the club. We need someone who is, at least internally, vocal amongst the group.
    Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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      • Ghost Dog
        WOOF Member
        • May 2010
        • 9404
        #32
        Re: Our Next Captain

        Originally posted by Mofra
        Have you heard Picken speak? Neither have most people at the club. We need someone who is, at least internally, vocal amongst the group.
        I have. Wears budgie smugglers, not board shorts.
        If he can't communicate then why does he have the position in community engagement ?
        I have been to games with Bulldog staff in the community programs dept ( K. Lai ) and they speak really highly of his public dealings. His ability to engage people from other walks of life. Would the club put him in that role if they didn't think he was a good communicator?
        He has the bloodlines. His father was a champ and his cousin is Jonathan Brown.
        Anyway, I cast my vote.
        You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus

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          • Mofra
            Hall of Fame
            • Dec 2006
            • 14965
            #33
            Re: Our Next Captain

            Originally posted by Ghost Dog
            I have. Wears budgie smugglers, not board shorts.
            Smugglers for life!

            Originally posted by Ghost Dog
            If he can't communicate then why does he have the position in community engagement ?
            I have been to games with Bulldog staff in the community programs dept ( K. Lai ) and they speak really highly of his public dealings. His ability to engage people from other walks of life. Would the club put him in that role if they didn't think he was a good communicator?
            He has the bloodlines. His father was a champ and his cousin is Jonathan Brown.
            Anyway, I cast my vote.
            I'm, not saying he can't communicate, but in a group environment I want a captain to be one of the more vocal members of the group and Picken is widely regarded as one of the quieter ones.

            Some guys are just destined to be highly valued players but not have a leadership role, I get the feeling Picken is one of them.
            Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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              • Sockeye Salmon
                Bulldog Team of the Century
                • Jan 2007
                • 6365
                #34
                Re: Our Next Captain

                Isn't Giansiracusa really the captain now?

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                  • Bornadog
                    WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                    • Jan 2007
                    • 66773
                    #35
                    Re: Our Next Captain

                    Originally posted by Sockeye Salmon
                    Isn't Giansiracusa really the captain now?
                    Even the jumper presentation to Jong, It was Gia doing the handover.
                    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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                      • ratsmac
                        Coaching Staff
                        • May 2009
                        • 3975
                        #36
                        Re: Our Next Captain

                        If Wallis is a candidate then why isn't Libba in that list?
                        They've done studies you know, 60% of the time, it works every time!
                        Brian Fantana.

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                          • Ghost Dog
                            WOOF Member
                            • May 2010
                            • 9404
                            #37
                            Re: Our Next Captain

                            Originally posted by ratsmac
                            If Wallis is a candidate then why isn't Libba in that list?
                            He's in the queue...... of the spearmint rhino.
                            Last edited by Ghost Dog; 16-08-2012, 07:08 PM.
                            You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus

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                              • GVGjr
                                Moderator
                                • Nov 2006
                                • 44675
                                #38
                                Re: Our Next Captain

                                For mine, Boydy captain for next season. With the significant list changes this off season, us just adjusting to the new coaching team/style, we will need stability rather than more change next year. Boyd's greatest weakness as a captain is he can't win tosses. I doubt that he will still be captain in 2014, and I would see Wal. taking the role by say 2015. That could see us with a one year [ for service] senior player standing in the role for 2014...something that has happened before in most clubs, so there is plenty of precedent.
                                Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                                  • Mantis
                                    Hall of Fame
                                    • Apr 2007
                                    • 15449
                                    #39
                                    Re: Our Next Captain

                                    Originally posted by bornadog
                                    Even the jumper presentation to Jong, It was Gia doing the handover.
                                    Different players are commonly used in this presentation.

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                                      • westdog54
                                        Bulldog Team of the Century
                                        • Jan 2007
                                        • 6686
                                        #40
                                        Re: Our Next Captain

                                        Originally posted by Sockeye Salmon
                                        Isn't Giansiracusa really the captain now?
                                        Of the members of the leadership group he strikes me as being the most articulate and vocal.

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                                          • Ghost Dog
                                            WOOF Member
                                            • May 2010
                                            • 9404
                                            #41
                                            Re: Our Next Captain

                                            Clay Smith - future captain potential

                                            You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus

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                                              • azabob
                                                Hall of Fame
                                                • Sep 2008
                                                • 15322
                                                #42
                                                Re: Our Next Captain

                                                Originally posted by Ghost Dog
                                                Clay Smith - future captain potential

                                                He spoke quite well considering it was his first week at the club regardless how much media training he recieved in the under 18's.
                                                More of an In Bruges guy?

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                                                  • LostDoggy
                                                    WOOF Member
                                                    • Jan 2007
                                                    • 8307
                                                    #43
                                                    Re: Our Next Captain

                                                    Originally posted by Ghost Dog
                                                    He would give his left nutsack to win a game, and his right one to beat his opponent.
                                                    If he played for Geelong, he would be a superstar.
                                                    just re read this.
                                                    GD what is a left nutsack?

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                                                      • LostDoggy
                                                        WOOF Member
                                                        • Jan 2007
                                                        • 8307
                                                        #44
                                                        Re: Our Next Captain

                                                        Originally posted by HairyMidget
                                                        just re read this.
                                                        GD what is a left nutsack?
                                                        Kevin Rudd?

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                                                          • Bornadog
                                                            WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                                                            • Jan 2007
                                                            • 66773
                                                            #45
                                                            Re: Our Next Captain

                                                            Originally posted by Snoop Dogg
                                                            Kevin Rudd?
                                                            and a right nutsack = Abbott
                                                            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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