Griff our new capt.

[Go_Dogs]

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Very happy with this appointment, he's really developed into a heart and soul player who is capable of dragging his teammates to greater heights through his courage, effort and determination - not to mention he is a pretty handy player too. He obviously commands the respect of the playing group and staff and I think he's going to do a great job.

Kudos to Matty Boyd too who has been a great leader for us since Johnno's retirement and I'm sure will continue to be a strong leader and positive influence around the club.

[Twodogs]

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Griff and BMac holding the cup together. I can visualise this.

Ryan will be our next premiership captain. I can feel it!

Great news.

It was only a few years ago that the club/Rocket described Griff as a player who preferred to stay out of any sort of leadership role. He has certainly improved as both a player and leader under McCartney and co.

Yep.reportedly one of the reasons he refused GWS was the extra focus the role would bring.

Anyone concerned this will reduce his focus on his game?

No. I think he's ready to take on the load.

[Bornadog]

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One of my favourite players - congratulations Ryan and thank you to Boydy

[Twodogs]

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And thank you to Matthew Boyd for the last 3 years. He's set a high standard for Griff to follow.

[Remi Moses]

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Congrats to griff and well deserved.
Kudos to Matthew Boyd on leading the club in a difficult time.

[ratsmac]

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Fantastic news. Great move by the club. The players seem to love and respect him.

Thank you Matthew Boyd for your great captaincy over the last 3 years. The playing group is what it is today from Boyd's leadership on and off the field.

A good thing is that we will get to hear Griff speak more often.

[W W Biscuit]

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This is awesome news. Well done Griff, and well done Dogs on this forward thinking appointment.

Quite a few Doggy players are on record as professing their love for the club...probably led by Bob Murphy. There's no doubt that these guys enjoy being around quality people. I so dearly hope that this close knit bunch can claim the ultimate glory, with Griff standing on the podium - arms aloft.

[LostDoggy]

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Great news.

It was only a few years ago that the club/Rocket described Griff as a player who preferred to stay out of any sort of leadership role. He has certainly improved as both a player and leader under McCartney and co.

Not all leaders are the stand-at-the-front, make yourself heard type.

[westdog54]

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And thank you to Matthew Boyd for the last 3 years. He's set a high standard for Griff to follow.

Echoed.

This is a great result for the club and both players. Being able to concentrate purely on football will do Boydy the world of good.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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Congratulations Ryan, well deserved, and to Boydy for representing the Club with such courage and dignity through a lean spot. It was great to see both Matthew and Bob represent the playing group at Elaine Schultz's funeral today held out at the Police Academy. We really have some good stock down at the Club to set the next generation on the right path.

Well said Doc. Griff is an excellent choice as leader and our most outstanding player. Boyd has done an admirable job and deserves praise. Matthew rose from a rookie listed player to become a fine servant and ambassador for the WB. I also attended Elaine Schultz's funeral, attended by some 500 people, with our Club strongly represented, amongst the big gathering.

[Mofra]

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Anyone concerned this will reduce his focus on his game?

It didn't for 6 weeks last season

[azabob]

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Not all leaders are the stand-at-the-front, make yourself heard type.

To be in an offical role as captain you have to be stand at the front and be heard type.

[Ozza]

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Well done Griff.

I think all supporters are pretty proud to have him skipper the club.

He's really at the peak of his powers right now too. Look forward to watching him lead, in all ways, for the next few years.

[KT31]

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Well done to Griff, led from the front when you captained last season.
Honour for you to be captain, but an honour for us to have a player of your calibre stick with us and take the job on.
Well done to Matty Boyd on the excellent job he has done over the last few seasons as captin.

[Missing-Dog]

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Anyone concerned this will reduce his focus on his game?

Only knowing Griff from the stands, I think the appointment will only benefit him as a player. He is at the age and level of development now where I think he will thrive on the added responsibility, albeit titular as he already demonstrates incredible leadership through his actions on field.