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Having heard a few youngsters over the last little bit speak and play, I think I might have said "this kid should be a future captain" a few times now, in fact I know I've said it about many pups. Jack, Marcus, Nathan, Jordan, Mitch etc all have that certain something that screams not only leader, but captain and club ambassador.
This time around Griffen was clearly the standout, but I'm guessing next time around it will be like the era before, before last when Grant, West, Smith & Johnson could have all been great captains and ambassadors. All those men are club heroes and legends, but only 2 are etched on the honour board as club captains in a most amazing group of players and men. There've been many a club before get into a position where they've not had anyone standout (Nick Maxwell seemed judged harshly at the time of appointment), as far as 'problems' go what a wonderful 'problem' to have!
Not in necessarily picking a name, but in the general sense for you personally:
In looking forward how does a future captain stand out, from a group of highly talented & outstanding young leaders?
Is it just on onfield talent?
Is it physical courage?
Or equally both?
Does their onfield position mean anything?
Do you subscribe to co-captains?
I think were all hoping Griffen is a premiership captain, but (not being negative) if it happens to be our next tilt at a flag is the captain after, then it's a major appointment to the next person if we think they will be a premiership captain. It's a very small club that one, imagine being the one to join Charlie in that club!
This time around Griffen was clearly the standout, but I'm guessing next time around it will be like the era before, before last when Grant, West, Smith & Johnson could have all been great captains and ambassadors. All those men are club heroes and legends, but only 2 are etched on the honour board as club captains in a most amazing group of players and men. There've been many a club before get into a position where they've not had anyone standout (Nick Maxwell seemed judged harshly at the time of appointment), as far as 'problems' go what a wonderful 'problem' to have!
Not in necessarily picking a name, but in the general sense for you personally:
In looking forward how does a future captain stand out, from a group of highly talented & outstanding young leaders?
Is it just on onfield talent?
Is it physical courage?
Or equally both?
Does their onfield position mean anything?
Do you subscribe to co-captains?
I think were all hoping Griffen is a premiership captain, but (not being negative) if it happens to be our next tilt at a flag is the captain after, then it's a major appointment to the next person if we think they will be a premiership captain. It's a very small club that one, imagine being the one to join Charlie in that club!
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